How To Clean Mens Hats
Gently squeeze the hat and rub the fibers to let the water and detergent permeate completely into it.
How to clean mens hats. Fill a spray bottle half with hydrogen peroxide and half with water. Gently squeeze excess water out of the hat but avoid twisting the brim which can bend it out of shape. Learn about how to clean a leather hat. Set your hat on its top or hang from a peg or hat hook to help it retain its shape. Clean the whole hat using a hydrogen peroxide solution.
Remove the hat and rinse it thoroughly with cool water. Soak the hat in this solution for about 15 minutes or until the hat seems clean. Do not use dishwashing liquid for this detergent can cause dyes to bleed and potentially discolor your hat. Place the hat on a clean towel and pat it down until there is no more water dripping. If simple water isn t working to clean your hat you can use hydrogen peroxide as a gentle cleaner.
Hold it between your hands and gently squeeze to remove the excess moisture. Spray the solution onto a soft cloth. 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. For stubborn stains use a soft toothbrush to lightly scrub the hat. If it happens shake off excess water and allow it to air dry.
To clean a fur felt hat or wool hat brush the top and bottom counter clockwise with a soft bristle brush. If possible turn the hat inside out to make sure the inside gets clean as well. Rinse the hat in clean cold water until the water runs clear. Carefully wipe down the entire hat with the cloth. If your hat gets wet shake off all excess water let dry then lightly brush clean.
Massage the hat in the water for a few minutes. If there are areas that are especially problematic spot clean them with a dab of cleaning product right on the hat. Today tanner will be showing you how to clean any hat. Rinse by wiping with a clean white cloth dipped in water. This method is similar to cleaning shoes and will just require a brush and some laundry detergent.