Whether the hat can be machine washed depends on the properties of the material from which it is made. For almost any product, you can find the optimal home cleaning regime.
Hats are rather capricious products. They can shed, shrink, lose their attractiveness after washing.
If you know how to wash your hat, you can keep it presentable.
- wash products only in cold or warm water;
- check if the colors remain after washing: make a detergent solution and moisten a part of the cap from the wrong side with it. If the item is not damaged, you can start washing;
- it is advisable not to use products with enzymes and bleaches;
- whether it is possible to machine wash the hat – indicated on the label, if yes – wash in a delicate mode and gentle solutions. For example, a special gel;
- be careful with hats that are decorated with fur pom-poms. These decorative items will not tolerate washing. They must be ripped off and re-sewn to a clean hat; if this is not possible, only dry cleaning is suitable for such a product.
By adhering to these simple rules, you can preserve the presentation of the product for many years.
Different materials have their own secrets:
- models made of cotton yarn, acrylic perfectly tolerate machine wash. But first, they need to be placed in a special mesh. This will protect the product from the appearance of pellets;
- woolen hats. Better hand wash. The temperature should not exceed +35 degrees. Do not squeeze them out so as not to deform the fabric. It is better to dry by pulling it over the ball – this way the thing will retain its shape;
- hats from angora or mohair. To keep them fluffy, wring them out with a towel, wrap them in a bag and put them in the freezer for a couple of hours. The water crystals will freeze and the cap will gain volume;
- fur. Under no circumstances can you wash it. Only wet cleaning will work. Bran diluted in boiling water (ratio 2: 2) will help get rid of stains and dirt. After swelling, the excess liquid must be drained, and the resulting mass must be distributed over the surface of the product. After some time, comb the fur and remove the bran residues. For dark fur, you can take mustard powder, for light fur – starch.
Do not dry products near heating appliances in direct sunlight. Knowing how to properly wash your hat, you can keep its shape and presentable appearance for a long time.