How To Clean A Fitted Hat / Cap 

Size 8 hat? Damn brother you have a big head. Thank you for the video

Instead of just wiping the shampoo off with a rag, I throughly wash the brush and go over everything with the wet brush. It helps get all the shampoo and dirt out, this is why washers have a rinse cycle. When you simply wipe away you're not completely getting the dirt out and stains can reappear once the hat is dry.

That hat shaper...the perfect gift for the hat man...man had I known of this...so many fitteds could have been saved, lol

The hatshaper is discontinued, but you can also use a rolled up bath towel and stuff it into the hat to help maintain shape too. Plus, the towel will soak up extra moisture from the inside.

Omgggggg wow !!!!! Thank you soooooo much. You just solved a problem I’ve had for yeeeaaarssss. I NEVER thought to check what the hats are made of. Every single time I cleaned a hat it messed up and/or shrank. I always used HOT water. Makes TOTAL sense now. Thank you soooo much.

Thank you for making this video it is very informative and useful for me since I barely got my first fitted hat

I used to buy a new Yankee hat and Eagles hat every season. But they're almost at $50 now so maybe I'll try this. Thx

Good, informative & thorough video. I've got about a dozen dirty & sweat stained hats I'm going to clean now.

Chicago team... check Same Size Hat... check I guess I'll give this a try!

Good video. I’ve been wearing fitted’s for 30 years and what I’ve learned is once your hat starts to smell from sweat, (and it will if you wear it enough) is it’s pretty much a wrap! So don’t where your favorite hat in the summer or just buy a new one!

Finally someone who posts a real method that works. Great video!

Don’t worry about soaking the brim. I’ve been washing my golf caps for 20 years using Totally Awesome and the shower function on the garden hose. Hang them out to air dry. Like new! Never had a misshapen brim.

I've never had problems with scrubbing the embroideries on my hat and soaking them in water. The card board gotten messed up from soaking my hats. I usually use dawn dish soap because it is an amazing degreaser

Thanks for the video. I didn't know about the hat shaper. I definitely need to get one.

Where do you get one of those shaped balloons from?

It's a good idea although the stains around the front of the brim want addressed & that's where we sweat the most, Is there a tutorial for that?

Where do i get it ?

Thank you for this video. Thanks for telling me about those products also.

That cap was straight up neglected. As long as you use cold water and air them to out well. They can handle more vigorous cleaning.

Could I use Baking soda for the white/light parts of the cap?

i used a baloon for shaping... but you dont want to use a to big a ball or baloon because if you stretch it to much it wont sit in place... the elastane will brake

So my eye doctor has suggested that I start wearing a baseball cap to protect my eyes from the sun/uv rays as my eyes are very sensitive to light. So I'll be looking for a few fitted caps and will try using your method. Thanks.

Can i know what model is it?

where can i get that hat shaper pump, i cant even find it online anymore

Nice vid I been cleaning my fitted like this for years, never uses shampoo but I lke the logic. I saw as you were drying it would have a couple spots but it damn sure is 99% better. I had the same problem so before I wet it I wipe with a dry rag or brush all the dirt or dust I can get off that stuff is harder to Remove when its wet. Now I spray carpet cleaner to clean mine same process spray brush/ wipe. Bro I saw many people actually wash their 59/50s in the machine, couldn't believe it… Nice vid my dude 👍🏽👍🏽

where can I buy that hat shaper? I dint see it online anywhere

Not a bad video from a Hawks fan. Thanks for the tips.

Ok..my hat and cardboard brim is soaking wet with sweat. I'm looking for the way to clean the sweat out at this point. Soak it in plain water to dilute the sweat out? Should I add anything to the water like a non bleach detergent or shampoo? 🧢

So does the starch spray leave the hat really sturdy like it’s straight out of the store? I got plenty of hats that need to be more sturdy

I take it to the shower and soap up a rag and scrub it. I dry it as much as i can w a towel then i put the fan on it. Works every time.

I think u should put in a bucket ..shamppo.idea good one hat shape nice..woolite is good detergents

I guess new era discontinued the reshaper cause I can’t find it anywhere or would any hat re shaper do the job ?

Where can i buy cap reshaper

Hey nice video thank you. Can you tell me what's the hardcore song/band we hear when you fast forward ?

I just cleaned brim from my Toronto blue jays hat (navy blue with the baby blue brim) with oxyclean spray a little water and a tooth brush and it look like brand new. But yea do not wet the brim too much.

My snapback has white color and colorful patterns on it, how to wash the yellow sweat stains without worrying ruined The color

SHOUT!, works real good. Also if you use Velcro tape and wrap it around the bill it will work just as good as one of those bill curves, if you like a curved bill.

Great thorough video. Thanks man.

i have a unrelated question: do these fitted caps exist in other themes other than baseball/basketball?

I live in the UK. How do I purchase the Hat reshaper?. Shows its currently unavailable. 🤦‍♂️

will try this method for the inside of my visor thanks

Whats the brush ur usin called?

You damn right that they are best team in hockey!!!😎❤️😎

Where did you get the hat?

Where to buy ?

I've hand washed 1 fitted hat a few years back. Shrink? I haven't washed anymore since because the sweat band stretched out. Too big now. I soaked the shiznit out of it. possibly the weight of the water I guess.

dawn dish soap is great too!!

I love this video sm🤣, it has great advice, it kept me entertained and dude is mad funny

How about the color if you brush it it will fade

Use Woolite for delicates. Also it doesn’t hurt to get the brim wet.

Don't get the embroidery wet. WHY?

Thanks for making the video. saw it on 8.22.2021

Great vid my man. Trying it now, thanks for sharing.

Dope vid, Love your commentary.

So I have a blue dodgers fitted and the LA logo is kinda dirty lookin (my daughter 😭🤣) how would I go about trying to clean the logo

Nice bro going to have to do this to my blackhawks hat as I refuse to throw it out

Very informative. Thanks!

I put my fitteds right in the dishwasher and it works perfectly!!

Why does my brim turn loose when I wet it

U can use oxi clean instead of bleach for the white parts.

whats that sticker on the hat..... I've seen most people don't remove that sticker and still wear the hat.....are such hats only dry cleaned or something?

what's that pig thing on the right?

How hard is it to find our hats brother?? These size 8’s are like gold bro. 💯 Thanks for the vid

How do I clean the stitching without ruining it?

Glad I'm not the only one sporting a size 8 dome! Great video!!! Been looking for a way to clean my lucky Astros hat, but gonna wait until December so I don't jinx their post season run!

Thank you for being a Chicago Blackhawks fan.

Big Head Gang! Thanks for the video bud

I do the same thing with a tooth brush and soapy water

Do you still have the hat?

I did this with a toothbrush and some liquid soap and all I got was streaks on my blue hat. I’m guessin cause of the brush. What am doing wroooooong 😭

I would love to see this with a light color hat, with dark letters.

what about machine wash 30 celzius slow rotation 30 minutes?

Hello guy. And thank you for the video. But where can I get a hat re- shaper at? I love it. Thanks.

Good vid, real helpful

Amen on hockey team. Go Hawks!

Thanks for the video

Thank you.

4:00 Warm or cold water? Btw, my hats are made of cotton. or polyester. edit: nvm I would actually like that one of my hats shrinks a bit. It's one size fits all without a "belt" (or whatever you call it in English) at the back of the hat, like the one at 4:28.

What to do with white new era caos guys? 🤔

I'm going to try this but I just don't want my hat to get too flimsy! I don't want it to lose its stiffness!

I spray my hats with water at a far away distance than just blend the humidity of hat with your fingers to match the color of the hat(black hats)

great help to all

Nice! Have you ever tried laundry detergent, like tide? It's made to get dirt and stains out of clothes, why not a hat 👍🏾

How would you go about cleaning the top of the brim?

Bro! Thanks for this video!

Yo, big ass noggin size 8 over here lol Appreciate ya video bro thanks

Thanks for putting this up! My dumb teenagers just had a brawl and a new, super fresh, lid got mud on it! Imma about to try this- I’ll check in with the results.

just hold it upside down under room temp shower full power they clean like a filter then let dry

I put my snap back in the washer like a noob and oh boy the bill got warped, is there a way to clean it well enough so it doesn't smell? Without using a washing machine?

Does the hat reshaper need to be used if I have a adjustable size hat

Where can I get the New Era hat reshaper? I can’t find it on the current New Era website.

Where do i find the Hat Shaper? Im tryna order it Now

Wouldn't do this with a light colored hat the soap always will leave discoloration if you don't take all the soap out which is impossible without getting the hat soaked

I'm trying to get the smell of mildew and mold off from hats. I've used hand washed with a brush using detergent and the spores are gone but the smell still lingers. Would the shampoo method work? I heard vinegar works supposively.

Thanks!!

Baby shampoo ok or not strong enough?

Cool video Thanks

What about color-safe bleach?

Whaaaa ?? I don't have to throw away my dirty fitted hats.. thank you good sir.

Can I use peroxide with the shampoo, do u know?