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• Steps
• What you need
• Advice
• Warning

Hats often absorb sweat and oil from the face, head and hair. Luckily, you can clean a sweaty dirty hat in a flash using one of the following four methods. Just a little time and some household material and your beloved hat will be clean again.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Wash the hat by hand

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   Check that the hat fabric is color fast. Before soaking your hat in water, you need to know if it has color stains. Dip a white rag in warm water and rub it in an invisible place on the hat. If you notice color staining on the rag, do not wash or soak the hat. If the color does not stain the rag, the hat is color fast and washable.
   • Buy a new hat instead of trying to wash a hat that isn't color fast; The hat is most likely to get damaged when you try to wash it.

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   Fill the bucket with warm water with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent. Pour the soap on the bottom of the bucket or sink and add warm water. Stir the water to foam.
   • Avoid using soaps that contain bleach or bleach alternatives, as these can discolor hats.

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   Spray the stain treatment solution on your hat to remove sweat and stains. Before soaking your hat in water, you should pre-treat the stain. Spray the stain remover into the fabric, focusing on the areas where the sweat is most absorbed, such as the inner rim of the hat.

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   Soak the hat in soapy water for up to 4 hours. Dip your hat in a bucket or sink and stir several times, then soak it in water for several hours to let the soap break down the sweat and oil in the fabric. If you want, you can stir the water and the hat once every hour.

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   Rinse cap with cold water. Remove the hat from the bucket or drain the sink. Turn on cold water to run over caps to flush away sweat and soap. Continue rinsing until the water is clear and foam is gone. Gently squeeze the hat to let the water drain, being careful not to damage the shape of the hat.

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   Place a cotton towel in the hat and let it dry. Roll a small cotton towel and place it in a hat. Adjust the brim if necessary, then place the hat near a fan or near an open window to expose it to as much air as possible. Wait for the hat to dry completely before putting it on. This can take up to 24 hours.
   • Avoid exposing the hat to direct sunlight to prevent it from discoloring. You should also not dry the hat in the tumble dryer, otherwise it may shrink or become damaged.
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Method 2 of 4: Use a dishwasher

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   Find out what material the hat is made of. Carefully read the label attached to the inside of the brim to see the material of the hat. You can also find information online through the manufacturer's website. If it's jersey, cotton or polyester blends, you can wash the caps in the dishwasher. If your hat is made of wool, do not use this method as it can shrink.
   • If the brim is made of plastic, you can use a dishwasher. But if the brim is cardboard, clean the dirt only to prevent water from damaging the brim.

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   Place the hat on the top shelf. You must place the hat on the top shelf of the dishwasher to avoid heat. If you place the hat in the bottom rack, it may overheat and the fabric to shrink, or the plastic brim might be deformed. For best results, place a hat washer or a "mold" underneath the cap to keep the shape of the cap. This tool is available online or at a hat store.
   • Do not wash the hats and dishes together to prevent dirt and sweat from spreading to the dishes.

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   Use bleach-free dish soap. You should read the ingredients on the dishwashing liquid bottle. Avoid soap with a bleach ingredient such as chlorine, as it can discolor the hat. Use a mild, all-natural soap.

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   Run the dishwasher in cold water and do not use the hot setting. Avoid using a heavy mode like the pan wash. Use the lightest setting and be sure to turn off the "heat" button. Also, use cold water instead of warm or hot water to avoid shrinking the fabric or deforming the plastic brim.

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   Reshape the hat if necessary and let it air dry. After your dishwasher completes its cycle, you can take your hat off. Carefully correct the shape of the hat or the brim if necessary, then place the hat on a towel in front of the fan to allow air to dry. It can take up to 24 hours to dry, so be prepared to wear another hat during this time.
   • Do not dry the hat in a clothes dryer or expose it to direct sunlight, as both can cause it to discolor, deform, or become damaged.
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Method 3 of 4: Treating stains

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   Check to see if the hat is color fast. Wet a corner of a clean, white cloth, and then rub it over an obscure area of ​​the hat, such as the inner rim of the hat. If the color does not stain the fabric, the hat is durable and you can wash it. If the color is smudged, the hat cannot be washed.
   • If you try to wash the hat, the fabric color will bleed and the hat will ruin. If the hat is dirty and can't be washed, it's best to buy a new one.

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   Pre-treat stains, if necessary. If your hat is particularly dirty, you can spray a mild stain remover to make sweat and stains. Make sure the product does not contain chemicals such as chlorine, as it can discolor the fabric.

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   Mix a mild soap or shampoo solution with cool water. Pour a little laundry detergent into a bucket or basin, then pour in cool water. You can also use a mild shampoo to get rid of sweat and body oils. Stir in water to dissolve the soap and create lather.

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   Dip a clean rag in the solution and scrub away the stain. You do not need to soak a rag; Simply wet a small portion of the rag with soapy water and scrub the stain to remove dirt, sweat, and oil. Wet the other part of the rag if necessary and rub it over the cloth until all stains are removed.

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   Use cool water to rinse off the soap, then dry the hat. After all the stains are gone, place the hat under cool, slow-flowing water to rinse it off. Try to avoid submerging your hat if the brim is made of cardboard. Absorb the water by pressing a cotton towel against the hat. Fix the shape of the hat if necessary, then let it dry completely. If possible, put your hat in front of the fan.
   • Do not expose the hat to direct sunlight or put it in the dryer, as it may discolor or deform.
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Method 4 of 4: Remove stubborn stains

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   Make a paste with baking soda and warm water. Add 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of baking soda and ¼ cup (60 ml) of warm water in a bowl. Mix all ingredients with a spoon until a paste is made.

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   Rub the mixture over the stain and let it sit for 1 hour. Spread the baking soda mixture around with a spoon. Use a clean toothbrush to scrub the mixture into the stain and let it sit for about 1 hour.

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   Rinse off the baking soda mixture with cool water. After letting the mixture soak into the stain for 1 hour, let cool water run over the baking soda spread. Continue rinsing until it is clean.

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   Let the hat dry thoroughly. Press a clean cotton towel against the hat to absorb the water, then let the hat dry completely before putting it on. You can place the hat near an open window or a fan to dry quickly.
   • Do not put the hat in the tumble dryer or expose it to direct sunlight; Hats can be damaged by heat and light.
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What you need

Wash the hat by hand

• White rag
• Bucket or sink
• Laundry soap
• Small cotton towels

Use a dishwasher

• Dishwashing liquid does not contain bleach

Handling stains

• White rag
• Bucket or pot
• Mild soap or shampoo
• Towels

Removes stubborn stains

• Bowl
• Baking soda
• Spoon
• Clean toothbrush
• Towels

Advice

• For a knit cap, put it in a mesh bag and wash in a light washing machine, then let it air dry instead of using a dryer.
• With a straw hat, you just need to use a rinse hose.

Warning

• Do not wash the cap in the washing machine; the washing machine's rotation may damage or damage it.