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.
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.
Yup after seeing this, I'm definitely picking one of those up. Got many fitted's that have seen better days, but won't throw away because of sentimental value - glad there is a way to salvage them!
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!
@@missayawk never had mine smell but I get sweat stains out with Jason markk premium shoe cleaner. Works flawlessly and comes with a brush already. Be good to go
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.
try the shoe cleaner (GOAT) from Amazon that works too. I tried a few times and it works on hats as well and came out pretty good. Yeah hats are so DAMN expensive!!! must be because the minimum wage has gone up.....oh well.
@@dougstyles I don't like all football teams but I love ALL football fans. And any die hard fan of any team of any sport is something I can appreciate.
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
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.
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
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 👍🏽👍🏽
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.
Hey man, unfortunately, it looks like the original hat shaper in my video was discontinued, but there is this foam stuff you can buy that does the trick as well. Check it out here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0147I6DL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_YCdNBbT3YZB76
Use Balloons. I have been restoring hats for 25 years and found this method to be the best by far. You can get 30 balloons for $1. Make sure they blow up round and not light bulb shape.
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? 🧢
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.
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!
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.
@@sk8professor I haven't tried it, just was asking. I used the crep shoe cleaner on my shoes, was going to try that since it's a mild detergent like soap
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.
I really wish I had before and after photos! It’s crazy how perfectly it turned out!! At first I was worried about the wool being a little rolled up but the lint roller fixed that. I asked my boys and my husband if they could find the spots that had gotten dirty and they couldn’t! I didn’t have the hat shaper so I used a colander and it worked great!
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.
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?
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.
@@Arzexis thanks for replying man, gave that a shot a few weeks ago and it kinda worked. Tried after 2 cycles and there's a tiny hint of smell of mildew but now it smells more like shampoo. Would rather have it smelling like shampoo tbh.
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?
Woodz 45 check your tag. if its a wool hat or a wool blend then yes, use the reshaper. It will still shrink and lose structure, even if it still fits the hat wont look right. Made that mistake myself
Top of the brim is rough, since you don't want to soak it. I'd use a super small amount of shampoo and water, we're talking very small amount. You can also use a lint roller to get up loose dirt and dust.
NEVER put a fitted cap into a washing machine. Always wash by hand. Washing machines can mangle them and ruin the brim (straight or curved) You don't want to soak the hat either, which a machine would do. I'd advise against it.
Baby shampoo can work, but a standard cheap shampoo will also do the trick. Basically, anything you would normally use to clean the natural oils, sweat, dirt from hair.
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
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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.
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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.
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Thanks man this helped
Thanks for the tip
Size 8 hat? Damn brother you have a big head. Thank you for the video
And... I realized I read this comment three times before I laughed out loud in the office.
Lol I'm the same hat size too lol
Or long hair
Size 8 gang. Big melons are struggling
Mine is 7 and 3 Quali 😮
That hat shaper...the perfect gift for the hat man...man had I known of this...so many fitteds could have been saved, lol
Yup after seeing this, I'm definitely picking one of those up. Got many fitted's that have seen better days, but won't throw away because of sentimental value - glad there is a way to salvage them!
I swear
just use bath towels instead. your "perfect" product is nothing but overconsumption
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!
That's what I say.Sweat stains? Its a wrap!!
I wear a stocking cap with mine. It helps
@@missayawk never had mine smell but I get sweat stains out with Jason markk premium shoe cleaner. Works flawlessly and comes with a brush already. Be good to go
@@andreearl3258 I gotta try that.Thanks
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.
Finally someone who posts a real method that works. Great video!
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
Did it work
try the shoe cleaner (GOAT) from Amazon that works too. I tried a few times and it works on hats as well and came out pretty good. Yeah hats are so DAMN expensive!!! must be because the minimum wage has gone up.....oh well.
You like the Yankees and the Eagles? Is that even legal?
@@kenshelle1 I've been an eagle Fan for over 20 yrs. So yes. I earned it. And I was born and raised in NY.
@@dougstyles I don't like all football teams but I love ALL football fans. And any die hard fan of any team of any sport is something I can appreciate.
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
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.
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.
Chicago team... check
Same Size Hat... check
I guess I'll give this a try!
Thank you for making this video it is very informative and useful for me since I barely got my first fitted hat
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 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
Good, informative & thorough video. I've got about a dozen dirty & sweat stained hats I'm going to clean now.
Could I use Baking soda for
the white/light parts of the
cap?
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 👍🏽👍🏽
Carpet cleaner can eventually cause discoloration on the hat so be careful g
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.
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?
Hello guy. And thank you for the video. But where can I get a hat re- shaper at? I love it. Thanks.
Hey man, unfortunately, it looks like the original hat shaper in my video was discontinued, but there is this foam stuff you can buy that does the trick as well. Check it out here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0147I6DL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_YCdNBbT3YZB76
Buy a "Hat Jack" on eBay for less than $20.
Thank you. I will. Much appreciated
Use Balloons. I have been restoring hats for 25 years and found this method to be the best by far. You can get 30 balloons for $1. Make sure they blow up round and not light bulb shape.
@@visualsmuggler this 1 now is currently unavailable
I think u should put in a bucket ..shamppo.idea good one hat shape nice..woolite is good detergents
My snapback has white color and colorful patterns on it, how to wash the yellow sweat stains without worrying ruined The color
I put my fitteds right in the dishwasher and it works perfectly!!
What do you use as a shaper while in there
Use Woolite for delicates. Also it doesn’t hurt to get the brim wet.
Not a bad video from a Hawks fan. Thanks for the tips.
I live in the UK. How do I purchase the Hat reshaper?. Shows its currently unavailable. 🤦♂️
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? 🧢
How do I clean the stitching without ruining it?
Use you can the same technique, just be super delicate with the toothbrush. You don't want to scrub as vigorously as with the rest of the hat.
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.
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!
Same lmao
You should have just cleaned it lol
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.
How hard is it to find our hats brother?? These size 8’s are like gold bro. 💯
Thanks for the vid
They’re everywhere online I have hundreds
You damn right that they are best team in hockey!!!😎❤️😎
Nice! Have you ever tried laundry detergent, like tide? It's made to get dirt and stains out of clothes, why not a hat 👍🏾
Did it work?
@@sk8professor I haven't tried it, just was asking. I used the crep shoe cleaner on my shoes, was going to try that since it's a mild detergent like soap
will try this method for the inside of my visor thanks
I would love to see this with a light color hat, with dark letters.
we can help you,please contact us.Thanks
dawn dish soap is great too!!
where can i get that hat shaper pump, i cant even find it online anymore
Thanks for the video. I didn't know about the hat shaper. I definitely need to get one.
i have a unrelated question: do these fitted caps exist in other themes other than baseball/basketball?
I guess new era discontinued the reshaper cause I can’t find it anywhere or would any hat re shaper do the job ?
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.
How did it go ?
I really wish I had before and after photos! It’s crazy how perfectly it turned out!! At first I was worried about the wool being a little rolled up but the lint roller fixed that. I asked my boys and my husband if they could find the spots that had gotten dirty and they couldn’t! I didn’t have the hat shaper so I used a colander and it worked great!
@@bridiespreine8118 a colander!!! Thats perfect, I've been desperately looking for an alternative and was gonna use a towel, this idea is fantastic
@@kurimallow use a balloon. Put it in the hat then blow it up and it'll form fit the hat perfect then tie the balloon off
where can I buy that hat shaper? I dint see it online anywhere
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
Whats the brush ur usin called?
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.
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?
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)
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
Thanks for making the video. saw it on 8.22.2021
Nice bro going to have to do this to my blackhawks hat as I refuse to throw it out
I love this video sm🤣, it has great advice, it kept me entertained and dude is mad funny
U can use oxi clean instead of bleach for the white parts.
Big Head Gang!
Thanks for the video bud
Where did you get the hat?
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.
Use vineger to wash it first the use the shampoo for the second was
@@Arzexis thanks for replying man, gave that a shot a few weeks ago and it kinda worked. Tried after 2 cycles and there's a tiny hint of smell of mildew but now it smells more like shampoo. Would rather have it smelling like shampoo tbh.
Carlos Almodovar either way people wear mask now
@@mypeepeemarines9525 haha very true
just hold it upside down under room temp shower full power they clean like a filter then let dry
Hey nice video thank you.
Can you tell me what's the hardcore song/band we hear when you fast forward ?
An old band from Indiana called Any Given Second.
Where can i buy cap reshaper
Can i know what model is it?
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?
I used alcohol with a spray bottle and let it dry
@@sk8professor how about to get sweat stains out from underneath the bill?
What to do with white new era caos guys? 🤔
My question exactly
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!
That's why you use the starch spray. But they dont sell the shaper no more. I just search everywhere for it
Yo, big ass noggin size 8 over here lol Appreciate ya video bro thanks
Thank you for being a Chicago Blackhawks fan.
You did an amazing job! Thanks for being so thorough. The one question I have is, why do you not use bleach on the hat? Thanks for your time!🤘
what's that pig thing on the right?
I do the same thing with a tooth brush and soapy water
Where do you get one of those shaped balloons from?
Does the hat reshaper need to be used if I have a adjustable size hat
Woodz 45 check your tag. if its a wool hat or a wool blend then yes, use the reshaper. It will still shrink and lose structure, even if it still fits the hat wont look right. Made that mistake myself
I got no sweat stains, but does this method remove the smell of sweat??
Use febreeze fabric spray
How would you go about cleaning the top of the brim?
Top of the brim is rough, since you don't want to soak it. I'd use a super small amount of shampoo and water, we're talking very small amount. You can also use a lint roller to get up loose dirt and dust.
Thank you for this video. Thanks for telling me about those products also.
Where to buy ?
Where can I get the New Era hat reshaper? I can’t find it on the current New Era website.
Discontinued. But you can also roll up a bath towel and stuff it into the hat to help maintain shape and size while it drys.
Don't get the embroidery wet. WHY?
what about machine wash 30 celzius slow rotation 30 minutes?
NEVER put a fitted cap into a washing machine. Always wash by hand. Washing machines can mangle them and ruin the brim (straight or curved) You don't want to soak the hat either, which a machine would do. I'd advise against it.
Guess I'll be trying this but seems like you'll fray the fibers around the hat like eventually it would look fuzzy 🤔
Ps. Yes I'm a flat bill guy 😅
Dope vid, Love your commentary.
San Jose Sharks Bro..
Amen on hockey team. Go Hawks!
Great thorough video. Thanks man.
Do you still have the hat?
“Size 8 if that shrinks I’m fucked.” Killed that
How about the color if you brush it it will fade
Baby shampoo ok or not strong enough?
Baby shampoo can work, but a standard cheap shampoo will also do the trick. Basically, anything you would normally use to clean the natural oils, sweat, dirt from hair.
Thank you.
Thanks for the video
Whaaaa ?? I don't have to throw away my dirty fitted hats.. thank you good sir.
813 Lighting hat thanks you
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 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 😭
Where do i find the Hat Shaper? Im tryna order it Now
Google it.....not sure if they'll have it in Walmart. If not, go to Lids and ask but your best bet is google. Good luck
People in the comments suggested ebay you can get one for $20.Or buy 30 balloons for a $1 and reshape it yourself.
I would put it on the hat shaper and clean it on there with a underneath.
What about color-safe bleach?
way too harsh and not necessary
This is for that one hat that fits your head so damn well, you absolutely can't throw it away because you haven't found another like it.
Exactly! And for as difficult as it is to find fitteds that fit my head perfectly, I’m not bouta throw away a $40 ball cap cuz it’s dirty.
Thought my 7.75 hat size was big. Well it is... but 8!?!? 😂 Cool vid.
Thanks!!