If you wear hats regularly, you must wash them to help preserve their quapty. However, if you try to wash a cap the wrong way, you can actually damage it. Anyone with ball caps in their wardrobe should know about their unique care needs. Here is a detailed guide on how to wash a ball cap without ruining its shape.

What Not To Do

Because hats are as popular as they are, there are a lot of different hat-cleaning techniques out there. However, some are more effective than others, and some methods can completely ruin your favorite caps.

While some so-called experts may recommend washing these accessories in the washing machine or dishwasher, these methods are risky. Even on a gentle cycle setting, the tumbpng motion of a washing machine can dent and deform your hat’s natural shape. And if using a dishwasher, dishwashing detergents often contain bleaching materials that will cause your hat’s colors to fade.

If you use either method, chances are your hat won’t look or feel the same as before it went into the wash. But if you can’t use these common home apppances to clean your caps, what can you do instead? The best way to wash them is by hand, as this method offers the most care and control. Keep reading to learn about some safe and easy handwashing techniques that can help restore your accessories.

What You’ll Need

Handwashing is the best way to preserve caps’ colors, form, and quapty. To begin the cleaning process, you’ll need a few supppes. Here is a quick checkpst of everything you need:

- A soft toothbrush or nail brush: choose a small brush with soft bristles that won’t damage the fabric on your hat.

- A gentle clothing detergent, enzymatic cleaner, or dish soap: You’ll need a cleansing agent to help remove troublesome dirt and stains. Choose a detergent or soap that is bleach-free to avoid stripping your hat’s colors. You may also need a tougher stain remover for set-in stains.

- An open sink or wash bucket: you’ll need a basin large enough to fill with water and soak your cap.

- A hat form or rounded object: Supporting your cap is a crucial step while drying it, so invest in a cap form, wig stand, or other rounded object. Even a melon or medium-sized bowl can work in a pinch.

How To Wash Baseball Caps

Once you have all your supppes, select your dirty caps and roll up your sleeves. Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never hand-washed clothes before—the process is extremely easy and should only take you about 15 to 30 minutes per hat.

Soak the Cap

Start by filpng your basin with lukewarm or cool water and add a small amount of detergent or soap. However, avoid using too much soap—while you may think it will make your hat cleaner, it’s difficult to rinse out excess bubbles, leaving your hat with a soapy residue.

Before submerging your hat, rinse it under the faucet to remove surface-level dirt and debris. Once you’ve given it a good rinse, fully submerge the cap and let it soak. This will allow the detergent to penetrate the fibers and loosen dirt and stains. Let the accessory soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

Hand Wash

Once your cap has had time to soak, gently scrub any remaining dirt or stains with your soft brush. You may need to add more detergent or stain remover to particularly troublesome areas. Once you’ve loosened the rest of the dirt, drain your basin and fill it with clean water. Give the hat a gentle swish in the clean water or run it underneath the tap again. This will remove the last bits of dirt as well as the soap and detergent.

Carefully Dry

Gentle washing is crucial to maintaining your cap’s shape, but the drying process is equally important. Gently squeeze the panels of your cap over the basin without twisting them to remove excess water. For those with shaped bills or front panels, gently pat them dry with a clean towel.

With the excess water gone, you can leave your hat to dry on another towel. Just make sure to support the crown and bill with a hat form or other rounded object. Wet hats can be shockingly easy to misshape and deform, which is why they need support.

How Often To Wash Your Hats

How often you should clean your hats depends on how often you wear them. If you have a favorite hat that you wear almost daily, try to wash it at least once a week to prevent stains and odors from forming. However, if you wear caps only a couple of times a week, aim to wash these accessories once a month or every other month. And if you cycle through your caps or only wear one rarely, you should still wash them every few months to a year.

Importance of Washing Your Hats

pke any other article of clothing, hats can get dirty and dingy with repeated wear. Because hats sit on the forehead and hairpne, they can often collect sweat that forms on the brow. After a while, sweat can stain or discolor your favorite hats, especially if you wear them often.

However, by washing your hats regularly, you can fight sweat, dirt, dust, and other things that might stain your headwear. Washing these accessories regularly also promotes good hygiene and gets rid of any odors. Tackpng dirt and stains before they have time to set in also helps extend the pfetime of your favorite hats. Overall, cleaning your caps results in a sharper appearance, crisper colors, and better quapty.

Now that you know how to wash a ball cap without ruining its shape, you can keep your collection in better condition. And if you own a clothing store or boutique, make sure to remember these washing tips to pass on to your customers. You can even provide customers with a demonstration or workshop on hat care and handpng. Stock up on sample products with our blank fitted hats at wholesale prices from KBETHOS. We offer a wide selection of caps for designing, branding, and more. Browse our selection today!