How to clean a cap at home

Favorite things are present in every person's wardrobe. They often wear out and lose their original aesthetic appearance. But every wardrobe item deserves a second chance. How to wash the cap further in the article.

Is it possible to wash the cap

The first logical question is: is it possible to reanimate your favorite headdress at all? The answer is yes! But you need to follow a few useful recommendations.

Among the primary sources of fabric contamination:

• city ​​dust (the so-called everyday dirt);
• accident (fell on the floor, got dirty in a different way);
• complex dirt: glue, paint (should be considered separately, since you cannot do without the use of auxiliary cleaning agents).

Each type of contamination has its own method of getting rid of contamination. The more complex the stain (the affected area of ​​tissue), the more sophisticated the method of removing it will be.

Rules for washing hats

Before choosing between hand wash or machine wash, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations (they are displayed on the tag). So, the fabric can be the main material. But the visor (base) is often plastic. In this case, it is perfectly acceptable to place the baseball cap in the washing machine.

But in some cases, the visor is made of cardboard, over which fabric is used. This will significantly complicate the washing procedure. Therefore, how to wash a cap with a visor is determined by what material it is made of. The main thing is not to wet the cardboard, because everyone once watched how paper loses its physical properties under the influence of moisture.

Handwash

To keep the natural look of your favorite cap, you need to follow some useful guidelines.

For hand washing you will need:

1. the container in which the washing will be carried out;
2. warm water (not boiling water);
3. clothes brush;
4. Toothbrush;
5. powder for hand washing or grated laundry soap.

The procedure for cleaning the cap is as follows: wipe the visor with a dry brush. This will help get rid of the dust. Immerse the product in warm water, in which you should dissolve soap or hand detergent beforehand.

RECOMMENDED! You can get rid of stains by adhering to a simple rule: thoroughly dissolve soap or washing powder in warm water.

Without soaking the visor (if we are talking about cardboard, because plastic is not exposed to moisture), dip the baseball cap in a solution of water and powder / soap prepared in advance. To achieve maximum effect, the cap should be soaked in soapy water for at least 10 minutes.

Then, by rubbing the fabric of the cap together, get rid of any visible dirt.Often, some areas do not fall into the field of view: the cuff of the baseball cap (from the inside) and the bottom of the visor.

Note! Rinse the product immediately after washing. Leave to dry by putting a cap on a jar or other rounded object (this will help to avoid deformation).

Mechanical wash

With the advent of washing machines, the life of housewives has become much easier. But can the cap be washed in a washing machine? Sometimes you can wash a baseball cap in a typewriter (first of all, pay attention to the label).

But the procedure, in any case, will differ from the washing of ordinary "unpretentious" things. For this:

1. set the “hand wash” mode (present on most modern models of washing machines);
2. avoid washing with other things (the hat may lose its original shape);
3. turn off the spin function (it is better to let things dry naturally).

Important! Never set the temperature in the washing machine above 30 degrees. Not every fabric is designed for high temperature washing.

What not to do when washing a baseball cap

There are rules for washing caps with different types of visors: cardboard and plastic. And there are things that are strongly discouraged to do.

For example:

• Do not use hot water. The peculiarities of the fabric on the baseball cap do not (in most cases) imply the use of hot water.
• More often than not, washing at 90 degrees can fade the fabric.
• Hot water can damage the visor. In this case, we are talking about plastic, because cardboard cannot be wetted even in cold water. Hot water for plastic will necessarily lead to loss of shape.
• Do not hang dry in a tumble dryer. The fabric stretches from this, and the appearance deteriorates.

By adhering to the recommendations for washing and drying your baseball cap, you can expect to repeat the procedure many times. Correct washing allows the product to maintain its original appearance for a long time.

Baseball cap drying rules

Not everyone at home has a dummy, putting on a cap, you can dry it as efficiently as possible and without the threat of losing its shape. One common method for drying a baseball cap is using a regular glass jar.

Drying with a clothesline is an alternative. But in the role of a latch should not serve as a clothespin, but paper clips (in two places at least). When it comes to washing and drying baseball caps decorated with stickers / labels, the following guidelines should be followed:

1. Stick the tape on the surface of the labels. This will help to avoid deformations, loss of aesthetic appearance.
2. An ordinary bag can serve as an alternative to scotch tape. It can be attached to the visor with paper clips.
3. If possible, avoid soaking the visor in water.

Remember! The original models of caps tolerate washing and drying best. Unlike analogs, they are resistant to fading and deformation.

How to get back in shape after washing

Loss of shape is the result of improper washing. But not all is lost, because the shape of the product can be restored. This can be done using an ordinary jar (if you did not do this when drying).

The most effective option is to wear a cap around the house. Those. after washing, you can simply put on the hat. A few hours is enough not only to restore its previous appearance, but also to allow the product to dry in natural conditions.

Caring for your leather baseball cap

For more than one season in the CIS, men and women choose leather caps. Their feature is several layers: outer and inner. The latter can be woolen or made of artificial materials.

To preserve the appearance, you will need:

• Observe storage rules. Leather products can serve for many years. But don't hang it up by the clasp in the closet. It is best to place the hat on the top shelf so that it does not change its shape.
• Use cosmetics. Now there are plenty of them: glitters, creams, wax. Careful care will allow you to wear a cap for a dozen seasons!
• Take the time to place your leather cap on the jar. This will keep the shape.

Following elementary recommendations, your leather headpiece will retain its original appearance for many years.

General cap care

Any thing that is not designed for one season needs care. Headwear is no exception. We examined the rules of washing and drying, caring for leather baseball caps. Now is the time to pay attention to general recommendations for caring for your favorite cap.

So, some of them:

1. you cannot wait until obvious traces of contamination appear on the cap, it is best to eliminate them in the first stages;
2. follow the rules for storing products;
3. follow the recommendations on the washing label.

All this will help the product to serve for a long time. You do not have to spend money on purchasing a new headdress.

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