How To Clean Lint Off Hats

Cup of baking soda 1 cup hydrogen peroxide or vinegar.

How to clean lint off hats. Vinegar eliminates odours is anti bacterial and helps remove soap and grime buildup. For more stubborn stains sprinkle cornstarch baking soda or baby powder directly onto the soiled areas and mildly rub it in. Use it on the inside and outside of the hat. Place the hat on a clean towel and pat it down. For a deeper clean cover the sticker with plastic wrap or tape then soak the hat and soak the hat in cold soapy water.

In most cases you would use method 1 remove the loose debris brush the hat with a soft bristled brush or hat brush wipe with a baby wipe and remove lint with masking tape. You want oxygen in the water to break up the water surface tension creating the bubbles and removing the dirt. Rub the cloth or sponge over the stain in a circular counterclockwise motion. If the hat is white or a light color use a white cloth. Gently squeeze to remove excess water.

Never wring or twist your hat as it will ruin the shape. Air dry the hat in a clean spot away from direct sunlight. Remove any dirt from the hat with a soft bristled brush working in the direction of the nap. To keep your new era hat clean remove dust with a lint roller or brush after each wear. Roll the lint roller over the hat to remove dust lint and hair.

This will also loosen any pills on the hat making them easier to remove. Align the arrow on the lint brush with the direction of the nap and brush the hat in short quick strokes. Once a week use a wet hand wipe to spot treat stains. Then use an old toothbrush to gently scrub out stains. A little elbow grease can clean a hat by hand just as well as a washing machine.