How To Clean Hats With Mold

Allow your hat to dry in the sun for awhile as direct sunlight can often kill many different types of mold spores.

How to clean hats with mold. Today tanner will be showing you how to clean any hat. Flip the hat over at some point so the bottom or inside can dry. Allow to air dry and then brush to restore the nap. After plenty of sunlight has been distributed evenly over your hat presoak it in cold water possibly with a bleach solution color safe if your hat has colors in it and then machine wash it with warm water and detergent. Be sure to wash your hat with detergent afterward.

Hang your hat in the sun. To take care of stains sprinkle a light coat of talcum powder on the hat. Dish soap can do in a pinch but detergent or a dedicated stain fighting treatment like oxiclean is stronger and works harder at getting the stains out of the hat s fibers. Spot clean your hat if there are stains or very soiled areas. Rinse the spots with water after applying the mild detergent to them.

Avoid getting your suede hat excessively wet. If it happens shake off excess water and allow it to air dry. Never dry a wool hat in a dryer as the hat will shrink significantly and may be completely ruined. Rinse by wiping with a clean white cloth dipped in water. Let the stain remover sit for a few minutes then rinse the areas with water.

Mold spores that are brushed off could make their home in a new location and you don t want that to happen inside of your house. Scrub off any mold along with dust and debris using a soft brush. Flip sock hats inside out for awhile too. The vinegar will kill the moldy smell and the high acidic content should kill the mold spores. This method is similar to cleaning shoes and will just require a brush and some laundry detergent.

Lay the hat out on a clean surface and let it air dry. Be sure to use rubber gloves when applying the detergent to the mold. Use the brush to whisk away the loose mold along with any dirt or debris. Soak the wool clothing in a bucket of cold water for one hour and then rub a few drops of mild detergent on the moldy spots. Shampooing the bill of the ballcap.