How To Clean Cloth Hats

If you do see color it s probably best to avoid cleaning it for risk of damage.

How to clean cloth hats. As a hat owner it s important to know how to clean your hat properly. The suede bar must be moved in a circular pattern. Gently rub the inside of the hat to check for colorfastness. If nothing comes off on your cloth you re probably fine to move onto cleaning the rest of the hat. Dab a clean cloth in some water.

To restore hat veils to their original best use steam from an iron clothes steamer or hold over a pot of boiling water to carefully reshape a crushed veil. If simple water isn t working to clean your hat you can use hydrogen peroxide as a gentle cleaner. Place the hat on a clean dry surface. Spray the solution onto a soft cloth. Do not over steam or the entire hat can lose its shape.

Add 1 tablespoon 15 ml of laundry detergent or dish soap then dip your hat in the water. To wash a baseball cap by hand first fill a sink or bucket with warm water. If the hat is dark use a dark cloth. Fill a small bowl or your kitchen sink with cold water do not ever use warm or hot water as this could cause the color to run. A panama hat may never be cleaned to its true original cleanliness but it can be well cleaned using this method.

The hat should retain its original form and it should be clean. This method is similar to cleaning shoes and will just require a brush and some laundry detergent. A suede bar eraser works well to remove stains from light colored leathers. Today tanner will be showing you how to clean any hat. Fill a spray bottle half with hydrogen peroxide and half with water.

For more stubborn stains sprinkle cornstarch baking soda or baby powder directly onto the soiled areas and mildly rub it in. Let it lie in the sun for several hours until thoroughly dry. The types of hats best suited for hand washing include baseball caps as long as you are not cleaning older hats with a cardboard bill wool hats and hand knit hats. Use a clean toothbrush to spot clean any stains. Carefully wipe down the entire hat with the cloth.