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kalane kalane
 
M$2.10 August 10, 2009 09:42 PM

How can I wash a baseball cap without damaging it?

In the past, I would wash baseball caps in the dishwasher. However, I no longer have one, so that won't do. Am I stuck with hand washing, or can I put caps in the washing machine on the delicate cycle?
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soundboy soundboy
 
 August 10, 2009 10:04 PM
Here is an older thread on Mahalo about washing hats: http://www.mahalo.com/answers/cleaning-and-laundry/how-to-wash-a-baseball-hat

From personal experience, I wash them by hand like this:

First, I'll fill up a big bowl with warm water and laundry soap. Let it soak for a while and mix it around. If you have a brush, you can use that to scrub it.

Next, empty the soapy water and replace with fresh water. Mix it around some more. Repeat until the soap is washed out.

Finally let it air dry. Stuff a t-shirt in the hat to fill it out so it drys without creases or wrinkles. Good luck!


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jmacattack jmacattack
 
August 10, 2009 09:47 PM
Do you have any friends or neighbors who might let you use their dishwasher? ;)

I'm very much curious about this myself (recently moved into a place w/ no dishwasher), and if I could add to the tip, I most certainly would.

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buddawiggi buddawiggi
 
August 10, 2009 09:51 PM
I put my ball caps in the washing machine on gentle cycle with one of these ball cap protectors.
http://www.organize-it-online.com/images/capwasher.jpg

You always run the risk of somehow ruining the cap but this is the best way I know how to get it done.

You can order one here at Organize-it-online.com the site even has a product description with simple instructions.

Good luck.

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coltech88 coltech88
 
August 10, 2009 10:16 PM
My wife has washed my cap about 4 times in the last 6 months.

She does it by hand, with a brush and normal washing machine detergent.

It comes out perfect each time.

You don't need any fancy do-dad to put the cap into for a dishwasher. Just wash it by hand and then hang it up to dry. Simple as that.
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michael786 michael786
 
August 10, 2009 10:16 PM
Give this work to a Laundry man.

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n74jw n74jw
 
August 11, 2009 01:29 AM
I wash all of my caps by hand, and let them air dry, that works the best for me without damaging them.

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rambo rambo
 
August 11, 2009 12:03 PM
Wash it with hand and dry it in open air not in sun light.

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trumansdad trumansdad
 
August 11, 2009 05:32 PM
I just run it under the water and slap that puppy on.
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steveshs steveshs
 
August 11, 2009 10:43 PM
I just toss mine in the gentle wash and dry them on top of the dryer or on the hat rack.

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susannaoh susannaoh
 
August 12, 2009 09:06 PM
It is safe to put your baseball cap in a regular washing machine. I do it to my husband's hats every week. I even throw them in the dryer. They have never been damaged.

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tejas74 tejas74
 
October 14, 2009 03:30 AM
They sell plastic hat holders that go in the dishwasher or washing Machine. They keep there shape and it protects other clothes from hitting the material on the hat. Never ever wah them with jeans or bleach!

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