How are yall washing your caps? I have a few that need the "oil" changed in them. I love the hats, and dont want to ruin the bill and form. Thanks for any advice.
Fieldcraft washing ball caps?
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I never have washed one. I just throw them away when done except for maybe a couple of my "lucky" ones.
I never have washed one. I just throw them away when done except for maybe a couple of my "lucky" ones.
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I usually dont wash mine either, but you can try these, they work. Works best in the dish washer but if you dont have one, put some twisty ties on to make SURE it's held together because a washing machine will beat the hell out of it and it will likely come open and your hat will fall into the watery abyss.
just do a google for "hat washer"
I usually dont wash mine either, but you can try these, they work. Works best in the dish washer but if you dont have one, put some twisty ties on to make SURE it's held together because a washing machine will beat the hell out of it and it will likely come open and your hat will fall into the watery abyss.
just do a google for "hat washer"
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I've found that alot of newer hats have a polymer type bill and they don't deform in the washing machine as bad as you'd think. The way I clean mine is just run them in the washng machine on the slowest setting the machine has, (very important stop the machine before the spin cycles) then get them out before the spin. Let the spin go thru like normal and after the spin let the rinse water fill put the hats back in for a short rinsing. Get the hat out and put a towel in the hat to keep shape. You cah also that a rubber band or get a cheap dog coller or something that will hold the bill in the shape you like until it dries. I don't have to do the bill on most of the newer hats with the polymer type bill. But if it's a paper bill then the bill needs to be held into place until it dries completely.
You can look at the stitching on the under side of the bill, look where the thread goes thru the bill you should be able to tell if it looks like plastic or cardborad.
I've found that alot of newer hats have a polymer type bill and they don't deform in the washing machine as bad as you'd think. The way I clean mine is just run them in the washng machine on the slowest setting the machine has, (very important stop the machine before the spin cycles) then get them out before the spin. Let the spin go thru like normal and after the spin let the rinse water fill put the hats back in for a short rinsing. Get the hat out and put a towel in the hat to keep shape. You cah also that a rubber band or get a cheap dog coller or something that will hold the bill in the shape you like until it dries. I don't have to do the bill on most of the newer hats with the polymer type bill. But if it's a paper bill then the bill needs to be held into place until it dries completely.
You can look at the stitching on the under side of the bill, look where the thread goes thru the bill you should be able to tell if it looks like plastic or cardborad.
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I've washed many. I put liquid detergent directly on the oil spots. Then I wash them with a load of clothes as usual.
It's not good to put them in the dryer, because the tumbling will wear the fabric from the front of the bill. Just let them air dry.
I have one hat several years old I have washed many times. It looks better than new, because it has faded to a nicely old-salt look.
I've washed many. I put liquid detergent directly on the oil spots. Then I wash them with a load of clothes as usual.
It's not good to put them in the dryer, because the tumbling will wear the fabric from the front of the bill. Just let them air dry.
I have one hat several years old I have washed many times. It looks better than new, because it has faded to a nicely old-salt look.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris_K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe, is that your bright red hat?
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Come on man, I'd never be caught in a hat like that. Congrats by the way! One vagina for the rest of your life...way to think it through.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris_K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe, is that your bright red hat?
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Come on man, I'd never be caught in a hat like that. Congrats by the way! One vagina for the rest of your life...way to think it through.
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Thanks fellas. I'll give these ideas a try. It's hard for me to part with a good hat. They aren't as easy to find these days.
Thanks fellas. I'll give these ideas a try. It's hard for me to part with a good hat. They aren't as easy to find these days.
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I have quite a collection of hats and wear them all. If you want the hat to last wash as seldom as your wife or sensibilities about hygiene will allow. When you wash hand wash with Dawn dishwashing liquid and a a fairly soft bristled veggie brush or something similar...a fingernail brush is great. I work it over good until the head grease is no more. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.Find a pot,tupperware bowl,collander,butter tub etc that the hat fits on and in the proper shape, then air dry or use a blow dryer on it while on the form.
I have quite a collection of hats and wear them all. If you want the hat to last wash as seldom as your wife or sensibilities about hygiene will allow. When you wash hand wash with Dawn dishwashing liquid and a a fairly soft bristled veggie brush or something similar...a fingernail brush is great. I work it over good until the head grease is no more. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.Find a pot,tupperware bowl,collander,butter tub etc that the hat fits on and in the proper shape, then air dry or use a blow dryer on it while on the form.
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I just plug my sink, fill it with hot water, then dump some laundry detergent in it. Let it soak for a few hours, hand rinse it, then let it air dry.
I just plug my sink, fill it with hot water, then dump some laundry detergent in it. Let it soak for a few hours, hand rinse it, then let it air dry.
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i just run em through the washer, then let em air dry, stretched over something so they keep their shape, and rubber bands on the bil to keep them curved
i just run em through the washer, then let em air dry, stretched over something so they keep their shape, and rubber bands on the bil to keep them curved
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This is what I use in the dishwasher. I see them in dollar stores occasionally - they work well ....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I usually dont wash mine either, but you can try these, they work. Works best in the dish washer but if you dont have one, put some twisty ties on to make SURE it's held together because a washing machine will beat the hell out of it and it will likely come open and your hat will fall into the watery abyss.
just do a google for "hat washer"
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This is what I use in the dishwasher. I see them in dollar stores occasionally - they work well ....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I usually dont wash mine either, but you can try these, they work. Works best in the dish washer but if you dont have one, put some twisty ties on to make SURE it's held together because a washing machine will beat the hell out of it and it will likely come open and your hat will fall into the watery abyss.
just do a google for "hat washer"
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Washing machine. Period. My hats aren't fashion statements, they are BHG (Brain Housing Group) covers.
Greg
Washing machine. Period. My hats aren't fashion statements, they are BHG (Brain Housing Group) covers.
Greg
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Mine get soaked in oxy clean then thoroughly rinsed. Wife won't launder them with clothes because they are grungy and they stink. LOL
Mine get soaked in oxy clean then thoroughly rinsed. Wife won't launder them with clothes because they are grungy and they stink. LOL
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When they finally get to that point I either throw them in the washer or throw them out.
I am surprised my wife has not tossed more of mine. I have a pretty extensive collection.
It seems to grow every time I shoot one of Steve's matches.
On a side note, I have washed our new "Shooter's Hats" a couple times and not had a problem. Then again that's what you get with a US made product versus an import.
When they finally get to that point I either throw them in the washer or throw them out.
I am surprised my wife has not tossed more of mine. I have a pretty extensive collection.
It seems to grow every time I shoot one of Steve's matches.
On a side note, I have washed our new "Shooter's Hats" a couple times and not had a problem. Then again that's what you get with a US made product versus an import.
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Roll the bill around an appropriate sized mason jar, tie it off, throw it in the dish washer. don't use high heat or the hat may shrink and or the bill will warp.
Roll the bill around an appropriate sized mason jar, tie it off, throw it in the dish washer. don't use high heat or the hat may shrink and or the bill will warp.
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i have just always thrown them in the dishwasher. They at least come out a lot less pungent.
i have just always thrown them in the dishwasher. They at least come out a lot less pungent.
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