Sola Gratia Vintage Hat

Maintaining proper care for your hat is crucial. Here are some suggestions on how to keep them clean and looking like new:

For Light Cleaning:

1. Fill a clean sink or a small tub with cool water and add a drop or two of mild laundry detergent. Dunk the hat and swish it around to create some suds. Just make sure to check how the solution reacts to your hat in an inconspicuous area, before dunking the entire hat in. If the colors bleed, do not dunk the hat.
2. Let the hat soak for just 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Remove the hat and rinse it thoroughly with cool water. For stubborn debris, gently use a soft-bristle toothbrush and rinse again.
4. Gently squeeze excess water out of the hat, but avoid twisting the brim of the hat so it doesn’t lose shape.
5. Then, use a clean towel to dry off the hat. Either hang up the hat or reshape the hat and set it on a towel to dry.

For Deep-Cleaning:

1. Put on gloves and fill a clean sink or tub with cool water, then add a color-safe oxygen bleach, such as OxiClean, as directed. Using color-safe is very important for your hat to maintain its color.
2. To target specific stains, dip the hat into the water, then apply a small amount of detergent to the spot. You can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the area.
3. Let the hat soak in the solution for about an hour. Check the hat, and you should be able to see if the stains have been removed.
4. Rinse the hat in cool, clean water.
5. Gently squeeze excess water out of the hat, but avoid twisting the brim of the hat so it doesn’t lose its shape.
6. Use a clean towel to dry off the hat. Gently reshape the hat and then either hang it up or set it on a towel to dry.