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Lola Houlton

How to wash hats without damaging them – 4 methods for different materials and types

Laundry room with built in storage.

Hats are one of the dirtiest items in our closets, simply because they are rarely cleaned. Most of us don’t think twice when grabbing our favorite hat. But if you stop and ask yourself “When was the last time this hat was cleaned?”, for many, the common answer is, never.

The big reason why so many people don’t wash their hats? They are a lot harder to wash compared to the rest of your wardrobe. Most hats can’t just be tossed into the washing machine without damaging the fabric or warping the shape.

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