Long, long ago, like around 20 or 25 years ago, I bought myself a cool hat made of a sort of twill or denim fabric. It’s been in my closet since I moved here 18 years ago, and I just pulled it out this past week. I used to wear it semi-often when I lived in New Orleans.
It looks really bad. Dusty and dirty. I am amazed it has mostly kept its shape, which gives me a little hope. What I need to know, however, is how to properly clean it without destroying it.
My baseball caps can go into the washing machine and survive. There’s no way in hell I would put this hat into the washing machine. I need to get a proper hat brush and get most of the dust off, of course, but it really does need a deep clean as well, but I don’t want to get it soaking wet.
So….. what do you recommend? Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions in the comment space below.
Dish soap and a soft scrub brush with tepid rinse.
1. Ask a professional hatter or cleaner.
2. Detergent bubbles and a small scrub brush: nail brush, veggie brush, etc.
Good luck!