Washing a cap at home

“How to wash a cap” - this is the question people ask most often, because a cap is the most optimal and modern option of all hats for a summer walk and even for travel. Not so long ago, it was the cap and baseball cap that became popular not only among children and men, but also among women who wear them with pleasure. Due to the daily wear of such a headdress, especially in the incredible summer heat, the cap quickly becomes dirty and requires frequent washing. Sweat, accumulated dirt and dust on the outer and inner parts of this product spoil the beauty of its appearance.

So, the first thing you should do before washing is look at the material and tag of the headdress. If your cap has a fabric visor with a plastic insert, then such a cap can be safely washed in a washing machine, but if the insert in the visor is cardboard, then this is very, very problematic. In this case, washing in a machine is strictly prohibited; doing it by hand is very difficult, because wet cardboard loses its shape and, accordingly, its appearance.

Washing in a washing machine

Before throwing it into the machine, look at the tag. It indicates the required temperature and washing mode, as well as daily care.

After you have read the above factors, check whether the fabric is likely to fade. It's very easy to do this:

1. Take a white napkin.
2. Place it under running warm water.
3. Run a damp cloth over the inside of the cap.
4. If there is no trace left, feel free to throw it away and start the wash.

Important! Do not set the usual washing mode, reduce the speed and remove the automatic spin. After washing, take out the cap and "put" it on a jar so that the shape remains the same. If your hat has a flat visor, you can put a press on it (these can be books or a jar of water). This way, the visor will not have a rounded shape and will retain its original appearance, but drying will take a little more time.

To wash a baseball cap, use gentle powders that do not contain bleach. It is best if these are baby powders or grated laundry soap. To get rid of greasy stains, add a little dishwashing liquid. Hand wash

If you decide to play it safe and wash by hand, you will need a bowl or basin with warm water, a clothes brush, a toothbrush will also work (just don't use the one you will use later) and hand washing powder (or grated soap, dissolved in warm water beforehand).

Let's get started!

Wipe the cap's visor with a dry brush to remove unnecessary accumulated dust and prevent it from turning into dirt.

1. Rinse the product in warm water with powder or soap. To avoid streaks, dissolve the soap (or powder) well.
2. Leave it in soapy water for 5-10 minutes.
3. Wet the brush in soapy water and rub the cap's visor. Wash until you get rid of dirt and stains.
4. Don't forget to clean the dirt from the inside of the visor. Especially where the visor touches your forehead when worn.
6. After you have cleaned all the stains, leave it in the water for a few more minutes.
7. Then rinse with plenty of water and "sit" on a jar so as not to deform the product.
8. But if the bottom of the cap is still deformed, or has become too soft and does not hold its shape, fill a bottle with water, dissolve a couple of spoons of starch in it, spray the headdress from a spray bottle and let it dry again.

If you still determine that the visor of the cap is made of cardboard, then you have a painful job ahead of you.

Do not put the visor in water under any circumstances.

Take a brush, wet it in a soap solution (as described above) and go over all visible dirt. Pay more attention to the folds of the cap and those parts where the visor touches the forehead. When all the stains are gone, rinse the brush well and remove any remaining soap, and wipe the dirty areas with a clean brush. It will take you a long time to completely remove the soap.

Material that cannot be washed

Leather products should never be washed. They need to be cleaned! Dampen a cloth in water and wipe all dirty parts. Do not overdo it with water, so as not to ruin the leather. Dry only in a draft. Direct sunlight and dry air from the radiator can also ruin the product.

Material that requires dry cleaning can be cleaned at home. To do this, you only need tape or another material with a sticky base (you can use a roller for cleaning clothes with a sticky base). Apply the tape to the product with the sticky side and remove.

Wool should not be washed in hot water and it is essential to use conditioner to prevent the cap from becoming one solid lump.

Hats made of synthetic materials should be washed in cold or cool water so that the product does not lose its original appearance and color.

If you have fur caps at home, it’s better not to take risks and take the hat to the dry cleaner, because washing at home can ruin the product forever. But if you still cannot use the services of specialists, do not wash the cap completely. Clean only the inside of the headdress and NEVER get the fur wet!

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You don't have time to hand wash, but washing your cap in a machine is impossible? There is a great way to wash all dirt on your headdress without harming the product, and most importantly, saving your time. But, unfortunately, this method is not for everyone, but only for those who have a dishwasher. If you own a dishwasher, all you need to do is place a cap or baseball cap in any upper compartment of the machine and wash it, just like dishes.

What are the advantages of such washing, you ask. And there are quite a few of them!

• Effectively removes stains, dust and dirt from headwear.
• Saves time by 3 times.
• The cap will not “dangle” throughout the drum, which means its deformation during the washing process is impossible.
• Due to the water flow that comes from below, gentle care is guaranteed.

How to care for your cap?

Never wash your baseball cap too often, otherwise you will simply ruin it. Better follow simple care rules and your headdress will last you much longer.

1. Every 1-2 days of wear, wipe the cap with a damp cloth (not wet, but slightly damp) to get rid of accumulated dust.
2. Do not hang clothes together with hooks. Find its place and it’s better if it’s a mannequin head. If it is not possible to purchase it, let it be a simple jar or balloon.
3. Do not bend the visor or put it in a bag, otherwise you will deform the product.
4. You shouldn't wrinkle your cap either.
5. If the baseball cap has become a little small, you don’t need to pull it “til you’re blue in the face” to stretch it, put it on your knee and stretch it little by little until you hear one or two characteristic sounds. If there are more cracks, you can tear the seams, but you don’t need that.

By following these simple rules, you can extend the life of this item and wear it longer than expected.