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Apr 6, 2008 | 10:10 AM

cjben

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washing baseball caps?

I have several baseball type caps that are very dusty and need washed. Can i just throw them in the washer with my other clothes or do I need to do something special with them so they don't lose their form? thanks!!

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:22 AM

furball69

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If they're just everyday old hats then maybe the gentle cycle will be ok; if they have other/sentimental value and you want them to last forever, I'd recommend hand washing in cold, soapy water and use a soft brush for agitation.

I believe some bills used to be or maybe still are made of cardboard so that could be an issue.

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:23 AM

DaMole

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We always used this nifty contraption( Baseball Cap Washer ). We always washed them in the dishwasher and never had a problem. We did this all through the baseball years and now.

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:40 AM

jake00

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we use the same thing, it works great

Apr 6, 2008 | 11:39 AM

jimdandy

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Yeah, daughter says dishwasher. I haven't tried it, but I put several in the washing machine and screwed them up. jd

Apr 6, 2008 | 11:48 AM

Secret Agent 069

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Wash a ballcap????
You guys are nuts

I never wash them, they get washed well enough when it rains

or when I soak em down in the summer time.

Apr 6, 2008 | 12:32 PM

tucker1999

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Originally Posted by obxredneck

We always used this nifty contraption( Baseball Cap Washer ). We always washed them in the dishwasher and never had a problem. We did this all through the baseball years and now.

Washed a many caps this way and never had a problem. Washing machine really screws with the bill.

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Apr 6, 2008 | 02:36 PM

Ford_Six

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Never had a problem running them through the washing machine with my jeans and flannels. It's easy to straighten the bills back out, and on average my hats last a year or so with daily use and about weekly washing.