There are many reasons why we love a good cap.
Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of frequently wearing a baseball cap without regularly washing it.
Still, your hat deserves some TLC to remove hair products, sweat, make-up, and other debris.
But don’t fret.
We’ve got all the must-know details on how to wash your favorite baseball capwithoutruining its shape.
Choose your method
There are three primary ways to clean your cap.
The best method depends on how dirty it is.
Becausebaseball caps aren’t just for baseball anymore, your hat goes through a lot in a day.
Spot-cleaning is perfect if it’s only sporting a stain.
you could wash it by hand or put it in the machine.
To spot-treat your hat, choose your favorite detergent or spot cleaner and apply it to any problem areas.
Your product will depend on the stain, such as a spot from hair oil versus a grass stain.
With a soft, circular motion, rub in the detergent using a towel or cloth.
Then, rinse out the cloth and go back over the stain to remove the soap.
Finally, leave your hat to dry completely (more on that later).
Hand washing is often best for delicate caps, like those with embellishments.
First, fill your container with lukewarm water and add a little liquid detergent.
Place your hat fully under the soapy water.
When you feel you’ve dislodged enough debris and grime, let it soak for ten to twenty minutes.
Drain the basin, rinse your hat thoroughly, and move on to drying.
The washing machine is easiest for hardworking hats, like the cap you use for running.
To start, you’ll want to apply a spot treatment if necessary.
When the cycle is complete, it’s on to drying!
How to dry your baseball cap
Here’s the secret the washing method doesn’t really matter.
The trick to getting your hat to retain its shape is how you dry it.
Don’t use a machine dryer.
Instead, remove as much water from the walls of your hat as possible by gently squeezing them.
Removing excess water is an important step for hand-washed hats.
The brim of your hat shouldn’t have suffered any folding.
But you may notice some wrinkling or bending to the crown of your hat, which requires reshaping.
Ball up a hand towel and stuff it inside the hat’s crown.
Drying your baseball cap should take around three to four hours.
Remember, drying and reshaping post-wash is the key to keeping your hat looking and feeling great.
Now that you know the secret, go gather up your long overdue baseball caps for a thorough cleaning!
