With time and usage, a felt hat can get dirty. If you are looking forward to cleaning the woolen one, do not get overwhelmed, as the materials required for cleaning are already present around your house. You must know the right trick and process to clean the woolen hat. Even if the items are not present at your home, you can visit the local grocery store to bring them instantly. So, let’s get started.
Pre-cleaning process
If you do not want to mess up, conduct a pre-cleaning inspection and prepare the hat for cleaning. It is always advised to use a soft bristle brush to dust the felt hat daily; this will enhance the heart’s longevity as well. You have to conduct a clean surface assessment to understand where precisely the soil areas are and whether they need extra attention. If the dirt has been set deep into the fibers, you need additional attention while cleaning these stubborn stains.
Cleaning Process
Follow the steps mentioned below to get the desired results.
Step 1
To clean the lint, you need packing tape. Use the sticky side of the tape and wrap it around the hat. All the dust, dirt, bits of paper, and even dog hair will get caught on this sticky side. As soon as you pull off the tape, your hat is clean and good to go.
Step 2
Otherwise, you can use a simple paintbrush to clean the dirt from the felt hat. If too much dirt has accumulated, you must use a stiff brush to clean the wool. Always try to rub in one direction and follow the patterns in which the wool hat has been made. This process seems to be easier for you. Also, you must brush all the dust in that direction for a clean look.
Step 3
Next, use sandpaper if you find any hard stains on the felt hat. However, you have to be very careful while using the sandpaper; otherwise, it can drop off the little layers, making it look quite funny. When you use the sandpaper precisely and slowly, the stain will go away, and more importantly, this will also remove the surface oil and even the little bit of dust that has accumulated over the months.
Step 4
If you are done with all the above steps, you can apply another simple but not very applicable step—to use water. Most woolen ones are waterproof, so you can rinse the hat into the water and allow it to wash away all the dirt and stains. However, you must not put the felt one into the washing machine or the dishwasher to get the job done quickly.
Final thoughts
Finally, allow it to dry naturally without using a hair dryer when you are done. After the hat has been dried, you have to use a brush to clean the leftovers. When using the spot cleaning technique or water to clean the felt hat, you can add my soap to the mixture, but never dry it under direct sunlight.
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