How To Clean Lids Hat
Use the cleaning brush each time you wear the hat.
How to clean lids hat. Dip a clean preferably lint free cloth and wipe the cork lids thoroughly. If there are areas that are especially problematic spot clean them with a dab of cleaning product right on the hat. Hold the hat in between your hands and gently squeeze your hands together. Spot clean the hat first as needed. Avoid soap and detergents with bleach so you don t discolor your cap.
If you own a 100 wool hat its best to avoid the washers. Move the toothbrush in a circular motion and focus on applying detergent directly to the stains. Place the hat on a clean towel and continue patting it until there is no longer any water dripping out of it. You can focus the wiping on the dirties area. Do not wring or twist the hat as doing so may distort your hat s shape or cause pilling.
Scrub until the hat has thoroughly absorbed the detergent. Once the wash cycle has finished remove your hat and let it air dry. Rinse the lids with cool water to remove the detergent. After first dipping the hat in the water of your bucket or sink use a toothbrush or other small scrubber to rub the cleaner into the fabric. Keep in mind wool hats will shrink.
The best way to clean your hat is to wash it in the top rack of your dishwasher. Place the lids on a hard and clean surface. Let them dry for at least 2 hours. Our friends over at lids recommend the ball cap buddy for this which helps protect your hat s shape while it s in the wash. Avoid rubbing wool hats too hard or it ll mess up the wool texture.
This procedure is known as spot cleaning make sure the hat is wet first by dunking it into the bucket sink. After you remove the hat place the hat on the pump mold and spritz it with a gentle mist of cleaning spray then gently comb the brim and cap of the hat with the cleaning brush to keep it looking nice.