Wool is the main material used to craft knitted hats, which is woven together to form elastic fabric that has an appealing appearance. One issue associated with long-term wearing of these garments is deformation that affects their wearing effect; corrosion caused by air pollution also creates darkness in its color; therefore it is necessary to clean and restore them regularly to keep its beauty.
Cleaning methods appropriate and regular for knitted hats (generally applicable):
Prep work before cleaning:
1.Before cleaning the hat, remove all accessories attached and then gently tap with your hand over any dust build-up on it.
2. Gather soft bristle brushes.
To begin cleaning:
1 Fill your basin of warm water at approximately 30 degrees with salt or vinegar (only one should be used since vinegar can increase wool sheen), followed by neutral detergent (usually liquid laundry detergent).
2. Next, soak the knitted hat in an aqueous solution for approximately five minutes and gently rub. Finally, use a soft brush to brush any areas where sweat comes into contact with it on your head.
3. Clean your knitted hat using clean water and leave it to dry on its own.
Attention: 1 It is best to lay the knitted hat flat when drying it to ensure elastic recovery of its fibers and increase its life.
2. After cleaning, gently shake off excess water until it condenses into droplets.
3. To ensure the interior of the knitted hat can dry effectively when laid flat for drying, insert an old cloth stuffed into its interior and stretch it open.
Cleaning method for special hats
1. Leather Hat
Because leather hats can be difficult to wash in water, use sliced onions to clean them before using a cloth soaked with gasoline to wipe the wool part – an effective method of both indoor and exterior cleaning!
2. Fine Felt Hat
A fine felt hat is also known as a wide-brim hat type, and any stains that develop can be scrubbed away with an equal mixture of ammonia and alcohol. First dip a piece of silk cloth in this solution before gently brushing away (careful not to drench too thoroughly!).
3. Wool HatS mes Wool hats should never be washed as they can quickly deform when exposed to water, though if stained with dust or pet hair removal tape may help by wrapping around fingers before peeling it off. Wool hats don’t necessarily need to be professionally dry cleaned every time but periodic care could prolong their lifespan significantly if neglected. If dry cleaning becomes necessary for some reason, then that would be most suitable option.
Tips on caring for knitted hats
1. Never wear a knitted hat in the rain as moisture can damage its material and form. Additionally, avoid having it come into contact with oily substances that might wreak havoc with its structure.
2. Prepare a hard box for storing knitted hats, with desiccant. Before adding any knitted hats to the box, use some fillers to help maintain their shape while making sure that they remain dry and clean.
3. Once the needle hat has been taken off its threads, do not leave it lying around loosely; rather hang it from a hat rack or clothes hook without placing heavy objects upon it so as to avoid deformation of its form.
4. After prolonged wear, both the interior and exterior surfaces of a hat may become stained with oil and dirt deposits that should be washed off promptly.
