How do you clean a felt wool hat?

To clean a fur felt hat or wool hat, brush the top and bottom counter-clockwise with a soft bristle brush. Set your hat on its top or hang from a peg or hat hook to help it retain its shape. If your hat gets wet, shake off all excess water, let dry, then lightly brush clean. Use steam to shape and clean hat.

How do you clean a wool hat without ruining it?

Use a mild detergent such as Woolite that is specifically made for delicate fabrics such as silk and wool. Once the wash cycle is complete, gently soak up any excess water with a clean towel. Place the hat on a flat surface away from direct sunlight and allow to air dry.

How do you get dirt off a felt hat?

Cleaning your felt hat is a delicate task. Give it a light cleaning by brushing it, using tape or a lint roller to remove dirt and dust, and wiping it clean with a dry cloth. To remove stains, use a makeup sponge or eraser, sprinkle stains with corn starch, or use a gentle stain remover.

How do you clean an old fedora?

For felt and other fabric fedoras, begin by removing dust with a soft-bristled clothes-brush; always brushing with the nap of the fabric. You can also use a lint roller to remove fuzz and dirt. Use it gently to prevent misshaping the hat. For straw, simply wipe with a damp, white cloth to remove dust.

How do you care for a felt hat?

Avoid washing, bleaching or dry cleaning your felt hat under any circumstances. Remove lint with a lint roller or tape and then proceed by brushing gently in a counter-clockwise direction using a soft bristle brush to remove surface marks.

How do you remove stains from a fedora?

Do not use liquid cleaners on the hat unless the fibers are synthetic. You can use a bit of mild detergent mixed with water on a clean, white cloth to spot-treat stains. Rinse by wiping with a cloth dipped in plain water and allow to dry naturally.

What happens if a wool hat gets wet?

If your wool hat gets wet we find it’s best to just let it air dry naturally. You can remove excess water with a dry cloth. Be sure not to use a hair dryer or any sort of heat to dry your wool hat. Heat can cause the hat to shrink and lose it’s shape.