I don't like any method where they soak. The color bleeds out. A black hat may look grey when you are done... and whatever you do, don't put a white hat in with any colored hats. A red hat might bleed into a different color hat, ruining it. I just use a 5 gallon bucket filled with laundry detergent and water, swish one around at a time, maybe scrub with a brush on the inside if needed. Rinse and let dry.
Imma be honest with you. 99% of the time these hats are being re-sold and not collected. I’m not going to compromise these already brittle hats just to try to clean 20+ years worth of dirt off it. The customer / collector can do that if they really want. But you are still taking a huge gamble either way.
I don't like any method where they soak. The color bleeds out. A black hat may look grey when you are done... and whatever you do, don't put a white hat in with any colored hats. A red hat might bleed into a different color hat, ruining it. I just use a 5 gallon bucket filled with laundry detergent and water, swish one around at a time, maybe scrub with a brush on the inside if needed. Rinse and let dry.
colour only bleeds out if you use hot water
What about the cardboard in the vintage hats? Doesn't it deteriorate
It definitely will
For sure
Dishwasher, 30 Degrees , -perfect
What about if it’s like cashmere or wool?
no the brims
Do they maintain their shape?
Nah, Bad idea don't do this people
Imma be honest with you. 99% of the time these hats are being re-sold and not collected. I’m not going to compromise these already brittle hats just to try to clean 20+ years worth of dirt off it. The customer / collector can do that if they really want. But you are still taking a huge gamble either way.
The tags 😢
so instead of one persons sweat now there’s like 12 persons germs on your hat haha
Soggy soggy brims/bills lmao
dont 😢
I would not follow this guys suggestion here
Get rid you the whole collection 🗑