Give your favorite work/play hat a bath to keep your Significant Other happy !
I love wearing baseball hats, particularly the two well loved ones pictured above that I’ve worn for the last 5+ years, but every so often my lady will wrinkle her nose at me and point at my hat; I know it’s time to wash them.
Guide/Parts Compatibility:
While the detergent listed worked for my two hats, I cannot guarantee that your hat wont be damaged. Most likely it will not, since it’s a hat…
Disclaimer:
Obligatory not affiliated with these companies, I bought all of this myself, none of it was provided to me, etc… But I do use affiliate links. They cost you nothing but help support the site.
Time Required:
- 0.25hrs
Complexity:
- 1/10
- Contributing Factors:
- Must convince Significant Other that bowl will not be permanently tainted (if applicable).
Parts Needed:
- Tide Pod, etc… (I’m sure you have some already, but if it’s time to restock you can use the link to support the site !)
Tools Used:
Step1: Rinse Hat/be disgusted
Using warm water, rinse your hat in a 4qt or bigger bowl*. This was after only 6-12mo, mine were pretty gross.
*Ensure you seek permission from your Significant Other. Aviator4x4 not responsible for harm occurring if permission is not sought.
Step2: Add detergent
Drain out the rinse water and refill with warm water.
Add a Tide Pod or similar. I found it fascinating to see which parts dissolved first.
Step3: Gently scrub
Gently scrub your hat(s) inside and out with a scrub brush.
Parts to pay special attention to:
- Behind the sweatband on the inside
- Where the visor meets the front panels on outside
- Around any patches/logos on outside
(I had to look up what those parts are actually called, because my lady laughed when I said where the bill meets the “head part”).
Step4: Soak
Allow your hat to soak in the detergent water for 10-15minutes. Yeah, it’s pretty gross. Still.
Step5: Rinse
Using warm water, rinse your hat in the bowl until the water runs clean without bubbles (2-3 times)
Step6: Allow to dry
Allow hats to air cool somewhere with airflow and indirect sunlight (don’t use a dryer !).
I wish I had taken better before pictures, but I’m sure my hats will continue to be well used and I’ll update with a before picture.
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