How To Keep Your Hats Clean

This will hasten the drying process if you re short on time.

How to keep your hats clean. Dab a clean cloth in some water. Swish the hat around do not wring and then rinse well until no suds are seen. Allow the hat to air dry on a ventilated rack so air can circulate away from direct heat or sunlight. Plug in a blow dryer and turn it on your hat on the lowest coolest possible setting. After first dipping the hat in the water of your bucket or sink use a toothbrush or other small scrubber to rub the cleaner into the fabric.

You can apply the remover via spray bottle or lightly with a soft cloth. Plug in a pedestal fan and aim the head down at your hat. Use a mild bleach free detergent. If you don t have a blow dryer on hand a fan is just as effective. Spot clean the hat first as needed.

Use steam to shape and clean hat. If nothing comes off on your cloth you re probably fine to move onto cleaning the rest of the hat. Never use bleach or any detergent in which bleach is an ingredient because bleach will definitely ruin your black hat. To clean a fur felt hat or wool hat brush the top and bottom counter clockwise with a soft bristle brush. Always use a mild laundry detergent since harsher cleaners may affect its color.

The air flow will help your hat to dry faster. There are even tips on cleaning felt hats but that s a story for another season. 4 steps to a clean trucker hat apply stain remover first pick your favorite and most trusted stain remover and apply it gently to any stains on your trucker hat. Start with the lids water stain repellent. If you do see color it s probably best to avoid cleaning it for risk of damage.

With a little love soap and effort you can be the envy of all your stinky hat wearing friends. If it s made of wool or felt use a detergent specifically designed for wool. Submerge the cap and allow to soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Set your hat on its top or hang from a peg or hat hook to help it retain its shape. Place the hat on a thick cotton towel and blot away as much moisture as possible.