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Hat Cleaning Guide :

How do you clean your hat? It's a question we get over and over again and for good reason: having a clean hat to finish off your stylish outfit is just as important as the clothes you wear. We have listed here the essential tips for cleaning your hat at home.

Although professional cleaning is ideal, this is not always possible. Below, we have included details on how to do this nettoyer votre chapeauin your home and tips on how to keep them clean all year round. Our tips on cleaning are adapted to the type of hat: straw hats or leather hats, caps, etc. We reveal our cleaning secrets for elegant and durable hats.

Cleaning hair felt hats and woolen hats
Cleaning straw hats
Cleaning suede hats
Cleaning leather hats
Cleaning cloth hats
The cleaning of canvas hats

Cleaning Hats: Hair Felt Hats and Wool Hats:

  • For clean your felt hatbrush the top and the bottom counterclockwise with a soft bristle brush
  • Adjust your hat to the top
  • If your hat gets wet, shake off excess water, let it dry, then brush lightly
  • Use steam to shape or clean it.
  • For heavy stains, trichlo can be used.


Cleaning straw hats:

  • Keep your straw hat clean and fresh by brushing it with a small brush or a damp cloth
  • Use a straw hat cleaner.
  • Keep the hat on its top
  • Keep your straw hat indoors during the summer rains
  • However, if your hat gets wet, wipe off the excess water with a dry cloth. Then place it on a clean, flat surface to dry. Steam it to reshape it, if necessary
  • Do not use artificial heat.


Cleaning suede hats:

  • Brush the suede leather hat with a stiff bristle brush to remove dirt and dust
  • Regular brushing will keep the suede looking fresh

Cleaning leather hats

  • Leather hats should be treated periodically with a leather cream. Once conditioned, your hat is ready to be worn in all seasons
  • Avoid any contact with your wet hat and let it dry away from any heat source.
  • Also avoid placing it in direct sunlight for long periods of time, as such exposure can reduce the hat by one size.

Cleaning cloth hats:

  • If your hat is made of waxed or oiled cotton, simply water the hat.
  • If your fabric hat is made of untreated fabric, use a hard bristle brush to clean it. If you have heavier stains, use a powder cleaner.

Cleaning cloth hats :

  • You can clean your cloth hats with a damp cloth. For heavier stains, you can use powder cleaners (Terre de sommière) or Trichlo