How to wash a hat in a washing machine?

How to wash a hat in a washing machine Hats are made from a variety of materials—easy-care knits, undemanding acrylics, delicate wool, and dry-cleaning fur. Each hat requires individual care. Let's explore how to properly wash a winter hat in a washing machine and when you should avoid the machine.

Caring for a knitted hat

Every fashionista wants their favorite knitted hat to retain its shape and color for as long as possible. Proper care can ensure this. When washing your hat, follow these steps:

Check the label to see if it's machine washable or not. If there's no label, read the instructions on how to care for the yarn the hat is made from.
Avoid soaking. If the item has serious stains, treat them separately with a solution of ammonia and water;
Use special detergents rather than dry powders, as the granules in the latter are difficult to remove from fabric fibers;
Monitor the water heating. Its temperature should not exceed 30°C;
Rinse the item several times. It is permissible to use a softening conditioner;
Do not wring out the hat, but lay it out on a wire rack to allow excess water to drain, or on a terry towel to absorb the moisture.

To dry your hat, stretch it over a jar or other similarly shaped container.

When washing a knitted hat in a washing machine, be sure to turn off the spin cycle. It's best not to load finely knitted hats into the washing machine drum. It's recommended to hand wash them to avoid damaging the material.

Wool headdress

Wool is a rather capricious material that should be cleaned with special care. Wool hats can shrink in size if washed in too hot water and become deformed if dried improperly. Therefore, when caring for a headdress made of such material, it is necessary:

avoid machine cleaning;
use special liquid detergents for woolen products, or use shavings of baby soap;
Before diving into water, turn the hat inside out;
pre-soak the item in a soap solution for 20-30 minutes if it is heavily soiled;
monitor the water temperature, it should not exceed 30°C;
Do not rub the hat while washing, but clean it with gentle, crumpling movements;
Rinse the headdress several times.

Wool hats should not be twisted when spinning. Lay the item on a rack over the bathtub to allow excess water to drain. Next, place the item on a flat surface (such as a table) and dry in a well-ventilated room at a temperature of 20-25°C.

Fur product

Headwear made from natural fur requires special care. It is strictly forbidden to wash fur hats in a washing machine, by hand, or, in principle, immerse them in water. Such actions will cause the edging to crumble and the product to lose its shape.

There are special cleaning methods for fur hats.

Natural fur hats should be periodically wiped with a damp cloth to remove dust from the fur. The fur trim can then be dried with a hairdryer. The lining should be removed and washed separately.

Perhaps your fur hat requires more serious care. In that case, here are the instructions:

inspect the item, if there are holes on it, darn them;
Sprinkle the fur with any absorbent – it will absorb any dirt. Starch, semolina, or wheat bran can be used as a "cleaner." Rub the grains into the fur, distributing them over the entire surface of the hat.
clean off the sorbent with a brush; it is permissible to use a vacuum cleaner for these purposes (but with extreme caution);
Comb the fur with a wide-tooth comb and shake the item.

After this dry cleaning, your fur hat will look as good as new. The lining is reattached to the hat once it's completely dry.

Headwear made of artificial materials

Faux fur hats are quite comfortable and look just as good as their natural counterparts. That's why these hats are so popular. Faux fur hats don't tolerate high temperatures, so keep the water cool. Otherwise, the hat will lose its shape and shine after washing.

A faux fur hat can be machine washed, following these recommendations:

set the water temperature to 30°C;
use liquid gels for washing woolen items;
It's better to skip the spin cycle or set the minimum speed to 400 rpm.

Dry your synthetic hat in the shade, away from radiators and heaters. Once dry, it's important to brush it thoroughly with a special brush.

If a pompom is sewn onto the hat

First, it's important to understand what the pom-pom is made of. The fur "ball" shouldn't be submerged in water at all, so it should be removed before washing the hat. After the hat has dried, it can easily be sewn back in place with a needle and thread.

If you can't rip the fur off, you can wrap it in cellophane, securing it securely. After that, you can hand wash the rest of the hat. How to wash a hat with a pompom

There are some guidelines to follow when washing pom-pom hats:

A knitted hat decorated with a yarn pom-pom should be cleaned according to the instructions on the tag. Machine wash is usually acceptable. After drying, the "ball" should be fluffed with a brush.
a pompom made of natural fur can be cleaned with a cloth soaked in a soap solution or five percent hydrogen peroxide;
It is enough to moisten the arctic fox bubo with a solution of water and soda (three teaspoons of the product per 0.5 liters);
A rabbit pom-pom can be cleaned by treating it with hydrogen peroxide. You can also spray the fur "ball" with 9% vinegar. Then brush it out.

The pom-pom should be air-dried, away from direct sunlight. It's best to dry-clean the dyed trim rather than wash it.