Laundry tips (washing hats?)

[emon87]

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.

[emon87]

These are the hats in question:





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

[DonkeyKongSr]

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

[piiop]

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.

[kkcountry]

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

[riverdance]

dishwasher ftw

[ThaSaltCracka]

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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.

[chesspain]

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

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[Mcbrag]

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.

[dcasper70]

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.