How to wash a cap with a stained visor so as not to ruin

A cap is a wardrobe item that has gained a new level of popularity in recent years. This garment is inevitably subject to contamination from the wearer's sweat and outdoor factors. In order to wash the cap and not spoil its appearance and shape, you need to know some secrets that can help and greatly facilitate the solution of the problem.

Is it possible to wash the cap

Most modern models of caps suggest the possibility of cleaning them using an automatic washing machine or by hand. However, before starting this process, you should study the baseball cap, the composition of its frame, and also carefully read the information provided on the product label.

It is not recommended to machine wash baseball caps in the following cases:

• when the frame of the cap (its visor) is made of cardboard or other material that is not resistant to water exposure, since this will lead to deformation of the appearance of this wardrobe item and complete unsuitability for wearability;
• when the cap has a complex design made of materials of various origins (rhinestones, beads, beads, sequins), such decorative elements can be damaged as a result of mechanical cleaning of the product, and, ultimately, it will also be damaged.

In other cases, a fabric baseball cap can be safely sent to the washing machine or hand washed, without fear of damaging its shape and ruining its appearance. The main thing in this case is to follow all the recommendations.

How to properly wash a baseball cap

To properly wash a men's, women's or children's cap, it is necessary to perform a series of actions preceding the main washing stage:

1. Carefully read the information provided on the product label (study all the comprehensive data on whether it is possible to wash the cap in the usual way, what temperature regime of water should be selected, how to properly dry the thing).
2. Decide on the method of washing (machine, manual, delicate cleaning). This factor depends, first of all, on what kind of frame the baseball cap has and what material it is made of.
3. Make sure that the color of the garment does not fade under the influence of the cleaning agent, water and temperature. To do this, the agent must be applied to a small part of the product from the inside, using a sponge or brush, and leave the item to dry completely. In the event that no changes in the color scheme have occurred, the selected composition is suitable for washing the cap with it.
4. As a detergent, it is better to use a gel suitable for cleaning the specific type of material from which the wardrobe item is made. Regular laundry detergent does not wash out well from the baseball cap frame and can therefore leave streaks on it after drying.

How to wash a cap by hand

In order to wash the cap by hand, it is initially necessary to carry out a number of preparatory steps, namely:

1. Get rid of all dry impurities that are present on the product (pet hair, hair, dust). The easiest way to do this is to use a special sticky roller for cleaning clothes.
2. Remove all stubborn dirt that is present on the baseball cap (food stains, grease). You can cope with this task by resorting to the help of stain removers or using well-known folk methods.

Prepare directly for hand washing the cap:

• a container with water (temperature no more than 35 - 40 ° C);
• brush for cleaning clothes;
• clean rags;
• sponge for washing dishes;
• cleaning component (it is better to use a liquid composition).

The sequence of actions in order to wash a cap with a cardboard visor by hand should be as follows:

1. Prepare a container with water and cleaning agent.
2. Moisten the cloth with liquid and carefully begin to remove dirt with it, first from the front, and then from the wrong side of the baseball cap.
3. The visor of the cap should be cleaned last, without allowing it to get too wet.
4. The greatest attention in the washing process should be paid to the rim of the cap, since it accumulates the largest amount of contamination due to direct contact with human skin. The headband can be easily cleaned of stains and dirt using a cleaning brush soaked in the prepared composition.
5. Rinse the product in clean cool water using a dishwashing sponge soaked in liquid.

How to wash a cap in a washing machine

For those products that can be cleaned in a washing machine, the easiest way is to use this method. Information on the availability of such an option can be gleaned from the label. At the same time, in order to wash a baseball cap in a washing machine, you must follow the recommendations:

• washing temperature should not exceed 40 ° C (for baseball caps made of linen and cotton) and 30 ° C (for woolen and synthetic caps);
• select the "Hand wash" mode;
• disable the "Spin" and "Drying" functions.

If you follow these simple rules, the product will not suffer during washing and will retain its original appearance.

How to wash a cap in the dishwasher

Not completely standard, but very effective is the method of washing the cap in the dishwasher. Due to the fact that the water in these devices is supplied from the bottom, the most gentle cleaning mode will be provided for the cap.

To wash your cap in the dishwasher, you need:

• place the product on the uppermost tier of the apparatus;
• pour in powder for cleaning dishes;
• turn on the dishwasher.

How to remove sweat stains from a cap

Sweat stains are common on your cap and you can use one of the following methods to clean them up.

Baking soda, as an almost universal cleaning agent, will help remove sweat stains from a baseball cap quickly and easily. This requires:

• prepare a cleaning composition by mixing 4 tbsp.l. soda with clean water so that you get a mushy mass in its consistency;
• use an old toothbrush to treat all traces of sweat on the baseball cap with the prepared mass;
• leave everything in this form for about 120 minutes;
• wash the cap.

Laundry soap will also help to cope with the trouble that has arisen. In order to remove salt from the cap, you should:

• thoroughly soak the product in cold water;
• treat greasy traces with laundry soap and put everything in this form for about 3 hours;
• wash the cap.

The first aid kit is also useful for cleaning sweat stains. For these purposes, you can use acetyl acid and aspirin by dissolving 2-3 tablets of any of the medicines in water and treating the greasy areas on the baseball cap with the resulting composition. In this form, the thing should be left until it is completely dry, and then washed, rinsed and dried.

You can use hydrogen peroxide to wash your white cap. This product will help whiten the cap from yellow spots and keep its attractive appearance. With the help of a napkin dipped in the preparation, it is necessary to treat the contaminated places on things, after which the cap should be thoroughly rinsed.

Features of washing a baseball cap made of different materials

Before washing the cap, it is important to establish what type of material it is sewn from. In the process of choosing the cleaning option, washing temperature and the cleaning agent itself, it is imperative to take into account the individual characteristics of the various fabrics from which this wardrobe element is made. This is important in order to wash the cap so that it does not lose its shape.

How to wash a wool cap

Any woolen things are quite demanding in their care and caps made on the basis of wool will not be an exception to the general rule. To properly wash and dry a woolen cap, you must follow a number of important rules:

1. Avoid warm and hot water. The temperature regime for washing clothes (regardless of whether it is a hand or machine method) should not exceed 30 ° C. Otherwise, the thing will completely deform and lose its shape.
2. For the cleaning process, you should choose a special detergent designed for washing woolen products. It will help to qualitatively and at the same time carefully remove all dirt from the thing.
3. After completing the wash, use fabric softener to keep the cap soft and pleasant to the tactile sensation.
4. Wringing out a woolen cap is strictly not recommended. The drying process must take place naturally. Alternatively, wrap the garment in a terry towel to remove excess liquid.

How to wash a felt cap

A felt cap will require a special approach in the cleaning process. Felt should not be exposed to strong moisture, therefore, in order to wash a felt cap, you must do the following:

1. Prepare a cleaning component. To do this, you need to mix water and ammonia in a 50:50 ratio.
2. In this composition, it is necessary to blot a piece of unnecessary rough material and treat the entire surface of the product with it, paying special attention to the most polluted places.

How to wash a leather baseball cap

A baseball cap made of genuine leather is also quite demanding in its care.To wash a leather baseball cap so that it does not lose its shape, you need to know the following tricks:

1. To refresh the appearance of the product and remove dirt at home, prepare a mild soap solution. Using a clean dishwashing sponge soaked in the solution, wipe the entire surface of the baseball cap from the inside and outside, and then wipe the item dry using a cotton cloth.
2. You can use coffee grounds to wash a black leather cap. It must be placed in several layers of gauze and wipe the thing with this bundle.
3. The ammonia will help cleanse and refresh the appearance of your leather product. Mix one tablespoon of the product with water (250 ml) and use a soft sponge to scrub the entire surface of the baseball cap with the resulting cleaning compound.

How to properly wash a synthetic cap

It is quite easy to wash synthetic caps at home. The automatic washing machine will easily cope with the task. In this case, you should remember the following recommendations:

• washing temperature should not exceed 30 ° C;
• select one of the following modes: "Delicate wash" or "Hand wash".

How to properly wash a cotton or linen cap

Natural fabrics such as cotton and linen can be easily machine washed. Caps made from such materials can also be subjected to this cleaning option, provided that their visor has a plastic frame rather than a cardboard frame. In this case, you should remember to observe the necessary temperature for washing, turn off the spin mode and carry out the entire procedure in the "Delicate wash" mode.

How to properly dry your cap

In the process of drying a cap, one important rule should be known: the whole process should be natural, without special electric dryers, batteries, radiators, etc.

To prevent the cap from deforming after wet processing, it must be worn on an object that is suitable in size and configuration. You can use a saucepan, glass jar, ball. The thing should be left in this form until it is completely dry.

To wash a cap with a straight visor, after washing it must be placed under a stack of books. This will be an additional guarantee that during the drying process it does not twist and retains the required shape.

Conclusion

Everyone who has this piece of clothing should know how to properly wash a cap. Compliance with all the necessary recommendations will help maintain the cleanliness and attractive appearance of the headgear, as well as extend the life of the product.