For rips or more serious defects, a tailor or hat restoration service might be able to save a vintage or commemorative cap. If you have stubborn perspiration stains, try a bit of gentle hair shampoo. Rub a drop of shampoo and water into the stained area with a soft toothbrush. Be careful when using a toothbrush around threads, seams, and appliques so you don't dislodge the stitches. Then, continue with the washing instructions that pertain to your type of hat.
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Tips for Washing Baseball Caps Don't wash your cap in the dishwasher—the detergents are harsh and often contain bleach that can ruin the fabric. Additionally, the high drying temperatures may cause the fabric to shrink.
Also, don't put your cap in the general laundry because any agitation or friction with other items while washing can ruin the hat's shape. To determine if your hat has a cardboard bill, tap the area. If you hear a hollow sound, then you probably have a cardboard bill.
If you want to wear an autographed cap, protect the signature first by setting the ink. Placing the hat in a pillowcase or garment bag will prevent this from happening, but if you're concerned about ruining the hat form, check out our guide on how to wash a wool hat by hand. This goes for any hat across the board. Whether you have a canvas baseball hat, wool cap, or a hat made from cotton polyester blends, do not use the dishwasher as the high heat and intense agitation will damage your hat.
And don't use dishwasher detergent as it may have ingredients that could discolor the hat. Once you've gone through the checklist of determining whether you should clean your hat in a washing machine, it's time to make your move. When your hat needs more than a spot-cleaning or isn't headed for the dry cleaners, following the above steps is a surefire way to keep it in tip-top shape. Once you know how to properly treat your hat in the washing machine, it's quite simple. For even more helpful ideas, don't forget to consult our feature on how to clean a baseball cap , the best way to clean a white hat , and the complete guide on how to wash a wool hat.
Designer hats, made the old way, sold the new way. Shop our selection of mens hats, womens hats, fedoras, derby, panama, newsboy, and more. Before You Wash. Do not clean your cap in the dishwasher or the washing machine, even though technically you can. At best, these are aggressive, harsh cleaning methods, beyond what a cap needs.
Vintage or vintage-style caps, like those from Ebbets Field Flannels often have a soft brim, which may degrade when soaked and could dry in the wrong shape. For these types of hats, dry-cleaning is your best bet or a very gentle spot-cleaning, blotting up any liquid. Tim Barribeau is the editor in charge of pets and carry coverage the latter is anything you might take with you on the way out the door to work.
He has been with Wirecutter since , and previously headed our cameras section. What you need. An old soft toothbrush or a nail brush: This will come in handy for scrubbing out any stubborn stains. Have a more potent stain remover handy, in case you need to bring out the big guns.
A bucket or basin: Washing your hat in the sink is fine, but make sure to wipe it down first. You can also use a bucket or a storage tote.
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