How To Clean Fitted Hats At Home

If you re cleaning an old hat with a cardboard bill avoid soaking it in water so you don t damage it.

How to clean fitted hats at home. Make sure to air dry the hat and use a hat mold if you have one to help retain the hat s shape. 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. Spot clean the hat first as needed. To learn how to deep clean your hat in the dishwasher keep reading. Then gently scrub the stain with an old soft toothbrush.

If possible turn the hat inside out to make sure the inside gets clean as well. For stubborn stains use a soft toothbrush to lightly scrub the hat. This method is similar to cleaning shoes and will just require a brush and some laundry detergent. Instead just spot clean the hat with soapy water. Then use an old toothbrush to gently scrub out stains.

If you are worried about pilling your hat you can massage the cleaning solution in with your fingers. Gently pat the hat with a towel to remove excess water. For a deeper clean cover the sticker with plastic wrap or tape then soak the hat and soak the hat in cold soapy water. Finally place your hat on something rounded so it keeps its shape like a jar or balled up towel and let it air dry. Gently scrub the stain with a soft toothbrush.

Fill a clean sink or a basin with cool water and add a drop or two of mild laundry detergent. Let the hat soak for 5 to 10 minutes. If there are areas that are especially problematic spot clean them with a dab of cleaning product right on the hat. Gently squeeze the hat and rub the fibers to let the water and detergent permeate completely into it. Today tanner will be showing you how to clean any hat.