How to Clean a Western Hat
Western hats are usually made from either felt or straw. There are specific techniques for cleaning, depending on the fabric of the hat. Implement careful measures to ensure you maintain the shape of the hat and the integrity of the material. By incorporating the proper tools with gentle application methods, you can successfully clean your western hat without the risk of damage. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Soft bristled brush or brim brush
- Masking tape
- Water
- Makeup sponge
- Whisk broom
- Sponge
- Window cleaner
- Cloth
Instructions
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Felt hats
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Select a brim or soft-bristled brush that is dark for dark colored hats or light for light colored hats.
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Brush your hat in a counterclockwise motion around the brim, then hold the hat by the brim as you brush over the top toward the back of the hat.
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Press masking tape against the hat and rub the tape. Pull the tape away from the hat to remove lint and debris.
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Lightly dampen a makeup sponge and rub the hat in small counterclockwise motions to remove stains.
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Shake off excess moisture and hang your hat or set it on its top to dry.
Straw Hats
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Hold your hat by placing your hand inside of it. This will prevent you from depositing dirt and oil from your hands onto the hat.
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Brush off your straw hat with a whisk broom to remove dirt and debris.
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Wipe down your hat with a lightly dampened sponge. This will help eliminate soil between the weave.
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Mist your hat with window cleaner and wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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Place the hat upside-down to dry.
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