How To Clean Military Hats

After first dipping the hat in the water of your bucket or sink use a toothbrush or other small scrubber to rub the cleaner into the fabric.

How to clean military hats. Remove the hat from the washing machine and place in dryer. The cleaning and restoration results can be remarkable. If you handle a fedora by the pinch of the crown the pinch is the part of the hat where all of the fabric comes together to create a point this can create a rip in the fabric or cause the pinch to become asymmetrical. If simple water isn t working to clean your hat you can use hydrogen peroxide as a gentle cleaner. To clean a fur felt hat or wool hat brush the top and bottom counter clockwise with a soft bristle brush.

Fill a spray bottle half with hydrogen peroxide and half with water. Clean the whole hat using a hydrogen peroxide solution. Set your hat on its top or hang from a peg or hat hook to help it retain its shape. Often the fabric is yellowed and stained with mildew. Fill a sink with lukewarm water to wash a cashmere or wool hat.

Soak the hat in this solution for about 15 minutes or until the hat seems clean. Do not use dishwashing liquid for this detergent can cause dyes to bleed and potentially discolor your hat. One half we have had the privilege of working on many military hats over the years. Roll the hat in a towel to soak up most of the water. Even with clean hands the oils from your fingertips can discolor the felt of your hat over time.

Spray the solution onto a soft cloth. Take a clean dark towel and roll the hat up in it to remove most of the water. Do this more than once if necessary until the hat is only slightly damp. Instead of a sink you can also use a plastic bucket bowl or tub. Use steam to shape and clean hat.

Set dryer on tumble dry. If you have a thermometer on hand experts recommend a temperature of 85 f 29 c. Rinse the hat in clean cold water until the water runs clear. This video will show you how to clean the number 1 cap. If there are areas that are especially problematic spot clean them with a dab of cleaning product right on the hat.