Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

I've got a couple of nicer hats (baseball style caps) that I want to wash. How should I do this? I have this plastic hat frame thing that my mom got when I was little, supposedly I can put the hat in that and put it in the washing machine. But is this the best way to do it without damaging the brim? If so, what laundry settings should I use? If not, what is?

Also, feel free to post any general laundry tips here as well.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

These are the hats in question:

http://shop.mlb.com/graphics/product...-3514766dt.jpg

http://www.fansedge.com/Images/Produ...31-35258-F.jpg

(The seahawks one is not quite the same one I have)

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
http://shop.mlb.com/graphics/product...-3514766dt.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

This hat style is so hideous. It makes the wearer look like JJ Jameson.

http://trashi.blogia.com/upload/imm-jj1jameson.jpg

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

Athletic shoe cleaner works well for cleaning hats. You can get the stuff at any sporting goods/shoe store for like $10. It comes with a little brush and sponge.

Some people say putting them in the dishwasher works but I've never tried that. Clothes washer isn't a good idea. Every time I've done that it messes up the hat.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

has anybody put scotchbrite on their hats right away when they're new?

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

dishwasher ftw

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

just set ur washer to soak, worked for me

brims were fine

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

Dishwasher + air dry

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
Dishwasher + air dry

[/ QUOTE ]

Has always worked for me - better than the laundry, which can ruin the shape/rim with the spin.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
Dishwasher + air dry

[/ QUOTE ]

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

So how do you put them in the dishwasher? With the plastic frame thing or just loose? Normal dishwasher cycle?

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

just water or do you use dishwasher tablets

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
So how do you put them in the dishwasher? With the plastic frame thing or just loose? Normal dishwasher cycle?

[/ QUOTE ]

I typically put the hat in loose on the top shelf of the dishwasher - the little plastic dividers give it enough support. I've usually just gone with the normal cycle and regular dish soap.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

Incidentally, if you don't want to go out and buy one of those hat dryers, you can invert an appropriately-sized saucepan and put the hat on that to dry. It should maintain the shape pretty well.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
Dishwasher + air dry

[/ QUOTE ]

ftw

PS With out other dishes in it...just trust me on this

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
Clothes washer isn't a good idea. Every time I've done that it messes up the hat.

[/ QUOTE ]

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

Just soak them in warm water in the sink for an hour with a litte clothes detergent and then knead the dirt/sweat spots with your fingers or an old toothbrush. Then air dry. Should come out like new.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

A dirty hat is a happy hat

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

I got one of these as a stupid gift a few years ago, but it seems to work pretty well. Pop the hat in & toss it in with a load of laundry.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40...p_image003.gif

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
has anybody put scotchbrite on their hats right away when they're new?

[/ QUOTE ]I had the guy do that last time I bought a hat, but I haven't worn it enough for it to matter. However I wish I had done it with a few other hats I have. I don't know about ya'll, but my hats get the sweat stains especially after a few games of softball.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

What, do you guys wear your clean hats when going to the fancy Sizzler on the other side of town? Jesus Christ, it's a baseball hat. I like mine MORE when they're dirty.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
What, do you guys wear your clean hats when going to the fancy Sizzler on the other side of town? Jesus Christ, it's a baseball hat. I like mine MORE when they're dirty.

[/ QUOTE ]

hats smell.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
What, do you guys wear your clean hats when going to the fancy Sizzler on the other side of town? Jesus Christ, it's a baseball hat. I like mine MORE when they're dirty.

[/ QUOTE ]I like mine sorta not clean. Too dirty and they look horrible. Might as well wear a piece of garbage on your head.

Re: Laundry tips (washing hats?)
 

[ QUOTE ]
What, do you guys wear your clean hats when going to the fancy Sizzler on the other side of town? Jesus Christ, it's a baseball hat. I like mine MORE when they're dirty.

[/ QUOTE ]

lol

I just don't want mine to get nasty dirty.