After wearing a baseball cap for a long time, it is inevitable that it will be stained with sweat, dust and even traces of cosmetics. Just throw it in the washing machine? It is likely to be deformed! Today I will teach you how to clean a baseball cap correctly!
1. Determine whether your baseball cap can be washed?
First look at the material and label:
✅ Washable: cotton, polyester, nylon (most ordinary baseball caps)
2. Hand-wash baseball cap
Need to prepare:
Warm water (not exceeding 30℃)
Neutral detergent (laundry detergent/shampoo)
Soft brush (old toothbrush is also OK)
Towel
Steps:
Local decontamination: Dip a soft brush in detergent and gently scrub dirty places such as sweat bands and brims.
Overall soaking: Take a basin of warm water + a small amount of detergent and soak the hat for 5 minutes.
Gentle rinse: Rinse with clean water, do not wring it dry!Press with a towel to absorb water.
Dry and shape: Put it on a ball-shaped object of similar size and dry it in the shade (avoid exposure to the sun!).
3. Machine wash baseball cap
If the label allows machine washing, you can do this:
Put it in a laundry bag to avoid deformation when drying.
Select the gentle mode and wash in cold water.
Wash with a towel to reduce collision.
Take it out and dry it immediately after washing.
4. Cleaning tips for special materials
Suede/wool hat: dry brush with a special brush.
White hat turns yellow: apply baking soda + white vinegar locally for 10 minutes and then brush it gently.
Brim stains: wipe with alcohol.
5. Daily maintenance tips
Dry it in time after sweating to avoid sweat stains corroding the fabric.
Put it on the bracket when not wearing it, don't press it randomly to prevent deformation.
Wipe the inner circle with wet wipes regularly to reduce odor.