Place the cap in the hat cage for the washer. The baseball cap washer will keep the cap in the correct shape and position throughout the cleaning cycle. Place the cage into the washer. It will help if you place only one hat washing cage in the dishwasher at a go.

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Once clean, place the baseball cap in a colander in the sink and rinse it thoroughly under cool water until all the suds are gone. For the dishwasher, ensure you use regular detergents that don’t contain citric acid or bleaching agents, as these components will damage the fabric.

Once finished, let the hat dry in a warm room with excellent airflow. Hold the cap in the hat washer protector to maintain the shape while drying. Pour over normal dishwasher detergent, don’t use lemon detergents that contain citric acid may damage your hat. Pat down with a towel to remove excess water. Be gentle to avoid tampering with the shape of the hat. Hand washing your baseball cap is simple and gives you the best chance of keeping the shape intact, if you handle it carefully.

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Now, you can set the dishwasher into the warm cycle. You should not use hot water as it will warp the plastic parts in the hat. If the dishwasher does not have the warm cycle option, you can choose another way to wash your hat to prevent damage.Rinse the cloth clean in cool water, then use it to gently blot away all residual soap on the baseball cap. Repeat as needed, always rinsing the cloth as you go. The washing machine is the second option I would recommend in hat cleaning using a hat cage. Again, it is an option for homesteads that don’t own dishwashers.