How Do You Wash a Hat?

DeToxRox · 06-08-2006, 07:40 PM

Any ideas? My Braves hat is gettin rank .. has a funk to it ... I refuse to let her go though.

Ksyrup · 06-08-2006, 07:45 PM

I swear someone has asked this before. There's some sort of contraption you can buy that keeps the hat in shape while it is washed.

terpkristin · 06-08-2006, 07:45 PM

http://www.cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/howtowashacap.html
http://www.sport-smart.com/wash-baseball-hat-cap.htm

/tk

terpkristin · 06-08-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I swear someone has asked this before. There's some sort of contraption you can buy that keeps the hat in shape while it is washed.

Somebody (my mom I think) bought me one of those contaptions when my hat was foul from working on a roof in the summer. I haven't heard anybody say it's useful, I just washed my hat by hand.

/tk

DeToxRox · 06-08-2006, 07:46 PM

appreciate the links. i suck at google searching.

saldana · 06-08-2006, 07:53 PM

just put a plastic butter bowl or cool whip bowl inside it and put it in the dishwasher.

ice4277 · 06-08-2006, 07:54 PM

I've also heard that OxyClean works pretty good.

FBPro · 06-08-2006, 08:25 PM

Throw it in the washing machine then just reshape it and set it out in the air to dry , DO NOT use the dryer on it.

sovereignstar · 06-08-2006, 08:28 PM

Start using Herbal Essences and your hat will smell fine in a couple of weeks.

WSUCougar · 06-08-2006, 08:29 PM

Yeah, that was me that asked before. I bought one of those contraptions (they sell them at any Lids hat store), and have used it a few times. It takes a layer of the crud off but not the deep sweat stains. But then I sweat a lot in my hats - not Esteban Yan level, but quite a bit.

FBPro · 06-08-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Yeah, that was me that asked before. I bought one of those contraptions (they sell them at any Lids hat store), and have used it a few times. It takes a layer of the crud off but not the deep sweat stains. But then I sweat a lot in my hats - not Esteban Yan level, but quite a bit.

You need to get "Lids" from Hat world when you first get the hat and spray it with the stuff, it will then repell stains from sweat, water, etc..

WSUCougar · 06-08-2006, 08:38 PM

Oh, snap!

flere-imsaho · 06-08-2006, 08:39 PM

I just washed one, actually. I throw it in the washer on a cold "gentle" cycle and air dry it. Works like a charm.

cuervo72 · 06-08-2006, 08:58 PM

I would probably go with the dishwasher idea too.

Desmond · 06-08-2006, 09:24 PM

Go to the nearest bowling alley and yell, "Hey, I need an ugly broad to wash my hat".

Bonegavel · 06-08-2006, 09:38 PM

I had a fitted fighting squirrel's hat and the wife washed it and it shrunk down to junior mint size. I'm still pissed about that and it was something like 4 years ago.

JeeberD · 06-08-2006, 11:09 PM

I always let it soak in the sink and use shampoo to cleanse it. Works fine for me...

FBPro · 06-09-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonegavel

I had a fitted fighting squirrel's hat and the wife washed it and it shrunk down to junior mint size. I'm still pissed about that and it was something like 4 years ago.

Probably a "wool" hat, I've washed many(cotton or cotton blend) hats and never had this happen.

Vinatieri for Prez · 06-09-2006, 04:30 AM

At this point, it's time to buy a new hat. Move on.

Terps · 06-09-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FBPro

Probably a "wool" hat

Yeah, that's how I get my hats to shrink actually if they're the authentic ones. Get it soaked in warm water, then wear it until it dries. Fits right to your head after that.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-09-2006, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Any ideas? My Braves hat is gettin rank .. has a funk to it ... I refuse to let her go though.

Braves hat? WFT? Throw that stanky thing out and go buy yourself a new Tigers' hat. Seriously, dude. Seriously.

bosshogg23 · 06-09-2006, 08:32 AM

I used a washing machine once, it tore the thread on the brim of my hat so I never tried again.

I always using a dishwasher. Put it in by itself for 1 cycle and its fine.

CamEdwards · 06-09-2006, 08:34 AM

the dishwasher is the only way to go.

06-08-2006, 07:45 PM	#2
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terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	http://www.cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/howtowashacap.html http://www.sport-smart.com/wash-baseball-hat-cap.htm /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

06-08-2006, 08:25 PM	#8
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	Throw it in the washing machine then just reshape it and set it out in the air to dry , DO NOT use the dryer on it. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

06-08-2006, 08:29 PM	#10
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Yeah, that was me that asked before. I bought one of those contraptions (they sell them at any Lids hat store), and have used it a few times. It takes a layer of the crud off but not the deep sweat stains. But then I sweat a lot in my hats - not Esteban Yan level, but quite a bit. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

06-08-2006, 08:38 PM	#12
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Oh, snap! __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

06-08-2006, 07:46 PM	#5
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	appreciate the links. i suck at google searching.

06-08-2006, 07:53 PM	#6
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	just put a plastic butter bowl or cool whip bowl inside it and put it in the dishwasher.

06-08-2006, 07:54 PM	#7
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I've also heard that OxyClean works pretty good.

06-08-2006, 08:28 PM	#9
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Start using Herbal Essences and your hat will smell fine in a couple of weeks.

06-08-2006, 08:39 PM	#13
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I just washed one, actually. I throw it in the washer on a cold "gentle" cycle and air dry it. Works like a charm.

06-08-2006, 08:58 PM	#14
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I would probably go with the dishwasher idea too. __________________ null

06-08-2006, 09:24 PM	#15
Desmond Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Hatch	Go to the nearest bowling alley and yell, "Hey, I need an ugly broad to wash my hat".

06-08-2006, 09:38 PM	#16
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	I had a fitted fighting squirrel's hat and the wife washed it and it shrunk down to junior mint size. I'm still pissed about that and it was something like 4 years ago.

06-08-2006, 11:09 PM	#17
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I always let it soak in the sink and use shampoo to cleanse it. Works fine for me... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-09-2006, 04:30 AM	#19
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	At this point, it's time to buy a new hat. Move on.

06-09-2006, 08:32 AM	#22
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	I used a washing machine once, it tore the thread on the brim of my hat so I never tried again. I always using a dishwasher. Put it in by itself for 1 cycle and its fine.

06-09-2006, 08:34 AM	#23
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	the dishwasher is the only way to go. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

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