Summer is here and baseball caps are being used more and more. The headgear gets really sweaty in the summer temperatures. Can you even put your baseball cap in the washing machine? We answer this question and give you even more tips on how to care for your cap.
Let's answer the most pressing question first.
Can you wash your baseball cap in the washing machine?
No. It shouldn't be your first choice. There is a very high risk of damaging the cap. The water, the movements of the drum and the detergent can damage your cap.
If you still decide to wash it in the machine, you should pay attention to the following points:
- Set a gentle wash cycle
- Wash at a maximum of 30 degrees
- Low spin speed
- Detergent without bleach: bluu is wonderfully suitable!
The baseball cap does NOT belong in the washing machine, especially in the following cases
The reinforcement is made of cardboard
This is rarely found on newer models, but it can happen that the peak of your baseball cap is made of cardboard and paper. If this is the case, you should not machine wash it, as this would of course destroy the cardboard.
If the front part is made of plastic, it is easier to machine wash.
The baseball cap stains
Before you decide on one cleaning method or another, you should check your cap for color fastness. This is very simple:
- Take a damp, white cloth or kitchen paper
- Rub a hidden area with it
- If any color remains on the cloth, you can assume that your baseball cap is not colorfast
Cleaning can ruin your cap, so don't do it. We'll tell you how to care for it differently further down in this article.
The label says hand wash
If the label doesn't recommend machine washing, then you shouldn't do it either. Next, we'll tell you how to wash your baseball cap by hand.
How to wash your baseball cap by hand
Washing your cap by hand is gentle and in most cases the better choice. Here are the individual steps on how to wash your baseball cap by hand:
- Remove stickers or removable patches.
- Dampen the dirty areas on your cap with clear water with.
- At the same time you let lukewarm water into a bowl and leave a small corner of your bluu washing strips melt in the water.
- The more soiled it is, the more of the wash strip you tear off.
- Dip a cloth or a fine brush, such as a toothbrushinto the water.
- Work on the dirty areas on your baseball cap either with the cloth or carefully with the toothbrush.
- Then rinse the detergent again with clear water.
- Dab the areas dry with a clean cloth and leave your cap to your cap to air dry.
If you prefer dry cleaning, you can work the dirty areas directly with a soft brush.
How to care for your baseball cap
The less you have to wash your cap, the less it will wear out. Here are a few care tips on how to look after it and keep it in good condition.
- Wipe the sweatband regularlyThis can be found on the inside of your baseball cap. Wipe it with a soft cloth from time to time.
- Ventilate regularlyThis will prevent unpleasant odors.
- Never leave it lying around dampSweat and moisture form bacteria, which start to smell. Always hang your cap up to air after a sweaty day.
- Stay in shape: To dry your cap, you can hang it over a colander, a bowl or a "cap buddy" over it. This will keep your baseball cap in shape.
How to remove sweat marks
Baking powder can help remove old sweat stains.
To do this, stir the baking powder with a little water into a toothpaste-like mixture and apply it to the sweat stains. Leave it for a few minutes and then rinse it off with clean water. Let it dry well.
Wash your baseball cap in the dishwasher?
Here and there on the net you come across the tip to clean the baseball cap in the dishwasher.
However, this is not really recommended.
- Too much water!
- Too much pressure from spray arms!
- Dishwashing detergent is usually too aggressive!
So it's better to rely on our tips above and you'll still be able to enjoy your baseball cap next summer.
You can find more tips on washing and care on our blog.
