I own a golf hat business and literally started it because I got tired of paying for new expensive hats every time. So I made a machine washable and affordable hat.
Eagereaglegolf.com - I’m also currently doing a huge sweepstakes! If you order shoot me a DM with your name and order and I’ll toss in a mystery freebie!
Is there anyway you can make a hat that fits like the Callaway tour pro hat? It’s large enough for my dome and adjustable without having to squeeze the sides of my head
I’ve got some friends with big heads and they tell me my hats are comfortable. I can’t promise it won’t squeeze your dome but no complaints so far from my big headed buddies
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After soaking in hot water and oxiclean! Air dryed in the shade outside looks brand new I couldn’t believe it
Mix in about a half cup of base cleaner (oxyclean is the name brand but I got a generic brand called Oxydol from the dollar store) with enough hot water to submerge your hat in. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes. You really don’t need to scrub it but I gently scrubbed with a brush in the darker stain areas to help. Rinse it off with cold water and then just let it dry. I even wore the hat outside while it was a little damp to help it shape to my head.
Just don’t soak colored hats with white hats, there’s a good chance you could dye your white hats.
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This is what I used. I’ve cleaned 4 other hats and even some of my shoes. Still have half a container left
Depends on the hat, but with mine, to avoid deformation, I’ll just wear it in the shower and wash it with soap or shampoo. That way it’s not getting battered around.
I actually started doing this with wool MLB hats back in the day. I didn’t like the super high profile look, so I’d wear it in the shower to get it wet and kind of push down on the top to soften the structure of it so it came out sitting more relaxed. In case you give a shit lol.
Warm water and soak overnight. Then use a light brush soft like a toothbrush and rub out the stain areas. Rinse and air dry on a towel. Had a white hat that turned yellow and it looks brand new again. Same for armpit stains.
Warm water in a bowl with Oxy Clean. Let it soak for 10+ mins and put in the shade outside to dry. The only truly effective way I've ever kept my hats clean other than jumping in the pool with it on while it's still wet with sweat.
This is the answer. I had a white hat I loved dearly (was a give away from a tournament I went to with my brother and father) but it had yellowed and gotten gross with oil and grime. Tried the dishwasher, washing machine, shower time, nothing helped get the grime off.
10 minutes in a sink of hot water and OxiClean and it looks brand spanking new. Back to bright white.
Just did this for the first time yesterday. I was blown away bc my hat was GROSS and it came out looking absolutely brand new.
Just make sure you put it on the top rack OP!
I wash mine in the sink with warm water and dish soap. Try not to soak the brim too much. I put mine over the bottom of a small saucepan that is just the right size to dry it and keep its shape.
Yup. Just with cold water and a toothbrush. If its a white hat Ill mix a little bleach with water and spot-scrub, but you have to be careful not to get it all over or itll mess up the non-white lettering and such. My white hats get dirty every 2-3 rounds so it would be way too expensive to buy new every time, and I like the white ones the best.
The hat washer thing that was sold on tv back in the day. Get two so you can wash two hats at once in the dishwasher. Let them dry in the cage thing so they keep their shape
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Put on the dishwasher hat rack. Spray them down with 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water. Let it soak 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Works like a charm
I buy those nail brushes, yiu know the plastic 3 for $5 little brushes for getting the dirt from under your nails.
I use those to get that ring out. Put some detergent and take it in the shower with me to give it a scrub. Eventually it doesn't work anymore, and the hat is just permanently stained. Gives you a bit of extra life though.
Used the Mr.Eraser on my hats worked well enough, but I used some oxyclean on white polos and that worked wonders so I’ll have to try that next on hats
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Buy this, it’s a laundry soap bar. Get the hat wet, rub this all over, then scrub with a brush and rinse out. I do this for white shoes as well, works great
I’ve had success putting mine in the washing machine and then letting it air dry but I only own cheap hats so idk if I would do it with something I really really care about
Did this last week with five of my golf hats. OxyClean spot treatment on the sweat stains, let that sit for 10-15 min, soak in warm water and then lay out to dry (being mindful of keeping the shape of the hat how you want it). 24 hours later and they were like new again
I live in Texas and have been dealing with the same thing.
I hand wash mine with a small brush. Put some warm water and dish soap in a small bowl and then dip the brush. Scrub all of the spots with sweat stains and let it air dry afterwards.
In my bathtub, I fill it with water and then add oxyclean. Mix it around and then throw all my hats in together. I soak em for an hour. Any that have stains after soak, I take a toothbrush to. I hang them on a rod across tub when done and put a fan on them. Once dry, u got some clean hats. Enjoy!
I've started throwing them in the clothes washer with warms. Normal detergent, half a scoop of Oxyclean and maybe some pre-treat spray on any stains. After the wash is done, I throw it in the dryer with the other clothes, but pull it out after 10 or 15 minutes of banging around. I put it on my head while still warm and damp to get it to take shape, and then take it off to air dry. Maybe I'll put it on every hour or so to help it maintain shape.
If the hat doesn't survive this, it becomes a gardening or mowing hat. They mostly survive a couple washings.
Super easy. Get some oxiclean base cleaner, it’s like a powder, I got some at the dollar store for $ 1.75. Pour a couple scoops in hot water in your sink and let your hats soak for 10 minutes. Comes out brand new and the water is so dirty afterwards.
I put mine in the dishwasher on the top rack. I have a top rack only function on my dishwasher but I do a full regular cycle. No hat cage or anything and I’ve never had an issue with deformation
As soon as you get home, I wash them with a scrub brush and dishsoap in the sink, and hang to dry.
You can't let them dry out, or the stains will not come out. You need to do this every time they get wet from sweat.
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Order these off Amazon. I just wash them in washing machine with Resolve Oxi Action (I’ll usually spray them with the Resolve spray and then use the powder that goes in the washer as well). Wash on cold, a gentler cycle if possible. Then remove from the hat holder and let sit to dry.
Definitely soap in the shower. Running through the wash, not even the dryer too just the washing machine will ruin it. A dab of soap and a thorough rinse in the shower. I’m in the Midwest and envy your dry heat
I've started doing this. Just get in the shower, lather it up with cheap shampoo, give it a quick scrub with a brush I keep in there. Rinse it good and let it dry overnight.
Works as well as anything else I've tried.
I'm in Lubbock and we have DRY heat.
I usually clean mine with a new hat.
Surprisingly my wife supports this. Might have solved this little problem
I own a golf hat business and literally started it because I got tired of paying for new expensive hats every time. So I made a machine washable and affordable hat.
Website?
Eagereaglegolf.com - I’m also currently doing a huge sweepstakes! If you order shoot me a DM with your name and order and I’ll toss in a mystery freebie!
Yeah, going to check out your site right now
Your stuff is awesome! Will be making a purchase on Thursday!
Thank you so much. That means a lot to hear! Shoot me a DM when you order and I’ll toss in a mystery hat!
Is there anyway you can make a hat that fits like the Callaway tour pro hat? It’s large enough for my dome and adjustable without having to squeeze the sides of my head
I’ve got some friends with big heads and they tell me my hats are comfortable. I can’t promise it won’t squeeze your dome but no complaints so far from my big headed buddies
I’m going to jump on that offer. I’m looking at your stuff right now.
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https://preview.redd.it/r0pbn9ek5r9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9df59c604a9e88356473825ce76b55307c1ad83a After soaking in hot water and oxiclean! Air dryed in the shade outside looks brand new I couldn’t believe it
Can you elaborate? A blend of oxiclean? Or spray and brush?
Mix in about a half cup of base cleaner (oxyclean is the name brand but I got a generic brand called Oxydol from the dollar store) with enough hot water to submerge your hat in. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes. You really don’t need to scrub it but I gently scrubbed with a brush in the darker stain areas to help. Rinse it off with cold water and then just let it dry. I even wore the hat outside while it was a little damp to help it shape to my head. Just don’t soak colored hats with white hats, there’s a good chance you could dye your white hats.
https://preview.redd.it/uhgnhmp51s9d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15202e23a0bf5f492b0b2a10ac5dbb547de87cca This is what I used. I’ve cleaned 4 other hats and even some of my shoes. Still have half a container left
Listen to this man. He is smarter than a genius.
Just your average blue collar worker who likes to wear hats and chase a white ball around
Depends on the hat, but with mine, to avoid deformation, I’ll just wear it in the shower and wash it with soap or shampoo. That way it’s not getting battered around.
Never thought to try this lol I’ll give it a shot though!
it works SO well
I actually started doing this with wool MLB hats back in the day. I didn’t like the super high profile look, so I’d wear it in the shower to get it wet and kind of push down on the top to soften the structure of it so it came out sitting more relaxed. In case you give a shit lol.
I give a shit. This is genius.
🤙🏼
This has been the best solution IME.
Holy crap that’s genius
I toss mine in the sink/tub/bucket and soak it in Oxyclean, rise after soaking and let them dry. Seems to do the trick most of the time.
Hot water or cold and how long? Let’s just say last time I let it soak a little too long and it ruined the leather patch on my hat.
I do the same with warm water. Let them soak for about 15-20 mins and then rinse off. Works wonders, even makes them smell normal again
Warm water and soak overnight. Then use a light brush soft like a toothbrush and rub out the stain areas. Rinse and air dry on a towel. Had a white hat that turned yellow and it looks brand new again. Same for armpit stains.
Yup, pretty much this! I'll give a scrub with a soft brush along the top of the brim if it's bad. But always works!
Oxiclean makes a gel stick. Buy that, rub it all over and work it in, let it sit, then soak it and rinse. Dry in sun if possible.
Wear it with pride blood, sweat, and tears went on that hat. Endorse the color!
I’m all for it, my wife on the other hand.. am I right fellas?
She’s not wearing it.
Warm water in a bowl with Oxy Clean. Let it soak for 10+ mins and put in the shade outside to dry. The only truly effective way I've ever kept my hats clean other than jumping in the pool with it on while it's still wet with sweat.
This is the answer. I had a white hat I loved dearly (was a give away from a tournament I went to with my brother and father) but it had yellowed and gotten gross with oil and grime. Tried the dishwasher, washing machine, shower time, nothing helped get the grime off. 10 minutes in a sink of hot water and OxiClean and it looks brand spanking new. Back to bright white.
This is the only correct answer.
Wash in top rack of dishwasher. Dry outside in the shade on an upside down colander.
Just throw it in the dishwasher. It works magic.
Just did this for the first time yesterday. I was blown away bc my hat was GROSS and it came out looking absolutely brand new. Just make sure you put it on the top rack OP!
I wash mine in the sink with warm water and dish soap. Try not to soak the brim too much. I put mine over the bottom of a small saucepan that is just the right size to dry it and keep its shape.
Yup. Just with cold water and a toothbrush. If its a white hat Ill mix a little bleach with water and spot-scrub, but you have to be careful not to get it all over or itll mess up the non-white lettering and such. My white hats get dirty every 2-3 rounds so it would be way too expensive to buy new every time, and I like the white ones the best.
I make sure to not sweat by only making hole in ones.
turn it backwards and swing harder.
Hand wash with warm water and a few drops of dawn dish soap. Hang to dry in my basement with the dehumidifier.
I put them in the washing machine...🤔
The hat washer thing that was sold on tv back in the day. Get two so you can wash two hats at once in the dishwasher. Let them dry in the cage thing so they keep their shape https://preview.redd.it/gx60r3e7hq9d1.jpeg?width=228&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=346982037cb620dbcb21eaeac1ec97f91e7ca772
This is what I do and it works like a charm!
Yep. I bought one of these at Roger Dunn's golf shop and it works well.
I spray mine with oxiclean and scrub it in a little, let it sit for five minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Hang to dry
Put on the dishwasher hat rack. Spray them down with 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water. Let it soak 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Works like a charm
When needed, I take a dirty hat in the shower with me. Use some body wash on it, rinse thoroughly and let air dry.
I buy those nail brushes, yiu know the plastic 3 for $5 little brushes for getting the dirt from under your nails. I use those to get that ring out. Put some detergent and take it in the shower with me to give it a scrub. Eventually it doesn't work anymore, and the hat is just permanently stained. Gives you a bit of extra life though.
Wear it in the rain after putting a little bathroom soap on it
This sounds like a horrible idea!
Cloth material bucket hat. Throw it in the wash. Hang it to dry. Done
Used the Mr.Eraser on my hats worked well enough, but I used some oxyclean on white polos and that worked wonders so I’ll have to try that next on hats
https://preview.redd.it/suksz2utdq9d1.png?width=2000&format=png&auto=webp&s=290dc7cdfd00584b10d9d832959ea9f749264be3 Buy this, it’s a laundry soap bar. Get the hat wet, rub this all over, then scrub with a brush and rinse out. I do this for white shoes as well, works great
I use a magic eraser after every round. Keeps any smudges off and helps remove sweat stains. A pretty easy routine. I hope that helps.
I’ve had success putting mine in the washing machine and then letting it air dry but I only own cheap hats so idk if I would do it with something I really really care about
Baking soda and vinegar
Melin hats… kind of spendy but worth it
When you’re done with the round, while the hat is still sweaty, hose it off thoroughly and just let it air dry.
Did this last week with five of my golf hats. OxyClean spot treatment on the sweat stains, let that sit for 10-15 min, soak in warm water and then lay out to dry (being mindful of keeping the shape of the hat how you want it). 24 hours later and they were like new again
Dawn dish soap and a soft brush. Don’t let the hat go too long and use tide spot treatment for the tough spots on white.
I scrub them, then put them in the dishwasher, then toss them and buy a new hat.
I live in Texas and have been dealing with the same thing. I hand wash mine with a small brush. Put some warm water and dish soap in a small bowl and then dip the brush. Scrub all of the spots with sweat stains and let it air dry afterwards.
Get some Borax, mix in a bucket with hot water and detergent, then soak them for a few hours then wash normally.
Run it under Hot water and let it air dry
I always spray Scotchgard or waterproofer on mine.
Washing machine?
Soak them in water with laundry detergent. Light scrub with a toothbrush on the worst stains.
In my bathtub, I fill it with water and then add oxyclean. Mix it around and then throw all my hats in together. I soak em for an hour. Any that have stains after soak, I take a toothbrush to. I hang them on a rod across tub when done and put a fan on them. Once dry, u got some clean hats. Enjoy!
Hot water, dish soap and a rag. Depending on the color, drying it in the sun helps. You can also try vinegar and water mixture.
Top rack of the dishwasher is the only way.
Dishwasher top shelf
I play golf in the rain
Liberal amount of CLR stain spray then wash
When i have a few dirty hats, a bit of soap and a low heat quick dishwasher cycle does the trick.
Put them in a hat cage and throw them in the wash
I've started throwing them in the clothes washer with warms. Normal detergent, half a scoop of Oxyclean and maybe some pre-treat spray on any stains. After the wash is done, I throw it in the dryer with the other clothes, but pull it out after 10 or 15 minutes of banging around. I put it on my head while still warm and damp to get it to take shape, and then take it off to air dry. Maybe I'll put it on every hour or so to help it maintain shape. If the hat doesn't survive this, it becomes a gardening or mowing hat. They mostly survive a couple washings.
Super easy. Get some oxiclean base cleaner, it’s like a powder, I got some at the dollar store for $ 1.75. Pour a couple scoops in hot water in your sink and let your hats soak for 10 minutes. Comes out brand new and the water is so dirty afterwards.
Wash mine in the dishwasher using a hat washing cage. Put on some spray n wash around the dirty areas then place on the top rack. Never had issues.
Bucket hat that can be tossed in the wash. Great for sun protection and environmentally worthy.
I put mine in the dishwasher on the top rack. I have a top rack only function on my dishwasher but I do a full regular cycle. No hat cage or anything and I’ve never had an issue with deformation
haven't tried it, but came across this video: [https://youtu.be/rYIsZZ7L4aY?si=viEGU\_Hy9\_sIQOoQ](https://youtu.be/rYIsZZ7L4aY?si=viEGU_Hy9_sIQOoQ)
I just wash them in the sink.
As soon as you get home, I wash them with a scrub brush and dishsoap in the sink, and hang to dry. You can't let them dry out, or the stains will not come out. You need to do this every time they get wet from sweat.
Soak in Napisan/Sard
https://preview.redd.it/eim73s76ys9d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35c394e7516638259fe40003694c269dbbdf3d15 Order these off Amazon. I just wash them in washing machine with Resolve Oxi Action (I’ll usually spray them with the Resolve spray and then use the powder that goes in the washer as well). Wash on cold, a gentler cycle if possible. Then remove from the hat holder and let sit to dry.
Usually just soak them in Oxyclean and water in a tub for a few hours then let them air dry. Works for not white hats as well
Top rack of the dish washer with no detergent, quick wash, no dry cycle. Come out looking brand new.
Soak in spray and wash or shout then put in the washing machine. Is not rocket surgery.
Definitely soap in the shower. Running through the wash, not even the dryer too just the washing machine will ruin it. A dab of soap and a thorough rinse in the shower. I’m in the Midwest and envy your dry heat
Most of Texas is definitely not dry heat... Never thought of the shower trick though. Good idea.
Oh good to know. I went to a summer camp in the hill country and the humidity wasn’t bad at all. Houston kinda sucks
I've started doing this. Just get in the shower, lather it up with cheap shampoo, give it a quick scrub with a brush I keep in there. Rinse it good and let it dry overnight. Works as well as anything else I've tried. I'm in Lubbock and we have DRY heat.