How To Wash A Lids Hat
Our friends over at Lids recommend the Ball Cap Buddy for this which helps protect your hats shape while its in the wash.
How to wash a lids hat. Got an older vintage cap. If any color comes away use only water to clean the hat. Fill a clean sink or a basin with cool water and add a drop or two of mild laundry detergent.
The best way to clean your hat is to wash it in the top rack of your dishwasher. Dip your toothbrush in the warm water and scrub the brim of the hat with warm water rinsing it completely. If you find you simply must wash your hat gentle hand-washing in cool or cold water is best.
Washing ball caps can be done by running them through the dishwasher making sure the dirty dishes are rinsed well beforehand and that the dish detergent doe. To learn how to protect and clean your hat check out this video. Once the wash cycle has finished remove your hat and let it air dry.
Get started with Custom Lids. Use a mild liquid detergent or a dedicated stain-fighting treatment like OxiClean. Make sure your hat will stand up to cleaning by rubbing a small amount of detergent or OxiClean stain remover powder mixed with water on a hidden part of the hat like the underside of the bill.
Rinse the Hat Remove the hat from the soapy water and rinse it under a faucet of cold running water to wash off all the detergent. Start with the LIDS Water Stain Repellent. Hold it between your hands and gently squeeze to remove the excess moisture.
This protective spray penetrates deeply to rep. Depending on the condition of the hat and whether it is heavily soiled or stained from sweat or other substances pre-treating the hat with a liquid or paste can help to boost the effectiveness of the wash cycle and have a positive outcome on the final result. Dunk the hat and agitate the water to create some suds.