If you've been following along on the blog for the past few months, you would know we have done our best to answer all of your most frequently asked questions. Today's blog post is no exception. We are talking all about how to clean your Gigi Pip hats.
Cleaning your felt hat can be a delicate task. Whether you need to give it a light cleaning to refresh and revamp your Gigi Pip or you literally wear your hat every day and you would put it through the washing machine if you could, we've got the tips, tricks, and hacks for keeping your Gigi Pip hat looking brand new and squeaky clean. We are sharing a few hat cleaning options and a few stain removing remedies. Keep on reading folks.
1. Hat brush
Use a hat brush to help remove dust and dirt from the surface of your hat. For best practice, gently brush the hat counterclockwise, starting at the front and working your way around. You can purchase a hat brush here.
Pro tip: Always brush in the same direction consistently.
2. Lint roller
A good rule of thumb always keep a lint roller on hand to remove lint, hair, and dust. For all those out there that have a wardrobe primarily consisting of black, you know what I'm talking about. Lint rollers save lives. Put that on a t-shirt. If you aren't that well prepared, you can use a piece of tape to remove that stubborn dust and debris your hat might collect over time. For the tape option, just wrap the tape around your hand, sticky side out and gently sweep and dab across the surface of your hat.
Pro tip: Replace the tape frequently to ensure you remove as much as possible.
3. Cloth
Use a dry, clean cloth to brush dried dirt, dust and any other debris off your hat. Dried dirt may flake off easily as you wipe it. For stubborn dust, wet the cloth so it's moist, but not too saturated and continue to wipe your hat.
If you've got messy kiddos on your hands or you are just spill prone, we've got just what you're looking for when it comes to hat stain removal. You can just use an eraser or makeup sponge to remove any stains. Gently dab or smudge the stain.
Pro tip: Don't ever rub your stains. That just allows the stain to set in deeper and makes it harder for removal.
Another option is to purchase a dry cleaning sponge, you can find them at most hardware stores or here. These sponges are a great investment because they are designed with stain removal in mind.
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1. Corn Starch
If you notice a grease stain on your hat, sprinkle a little cornstarch over the stained area. We recommend a half tbsp to start. Rub it gently on to the stain. After 5-10 minutes, brush it away.
2. Fabric Stain Remover
Everyone has some sort of fabric stain remover lying around their laundry room. Get out that damp cloth and add some fabric stain remover. Our favorite gentle stain remover is Woolite. After stain treatment, rinse the cloth and rewipe stains to remove stain remover from hats.
To refresh and deep clean that prized Gigi Pip hat. Sprinkle some absorbent powder similar to the color of your hat to avoid any discoloring. Let the hat sit for several hours to allow the powder to soak up dirt and oils. Place it upside down on its crown to avoid misshaping the brim. Shake off the powder and remove the rest with the hose of your vacuum cleaner.
Pro tip: Use wheat germ for dark colored hats, baking soda for white hats and cornmeal for beige and tan hats.
Reshaping your Hat.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you accidentally sit on your hat, you step on it walking through your messy room or realize your hat ended up at the bottom of your suitcase? If you said yes to any of those, this video is for you!
Cleaning the sweatband
To freshen up your sweatband, use a toothbrush, water, and mild soap to gently scrub and blot dirt.
You can also use felt hat protection spray to safeguard your hat from rain and stains to extend your hat's shelf life.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our Gigi Pip hats, once they leave our hands, it's now in yours to take good care of them. We hope this blog post informs you and helps you to keep your hats looking brand new!
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Gigi Pip
