How to clean straw hat？

How to clean straw hat

1. To clean the straw hat, you need to prepare a hat shape first (if not, you can replace it with a foam plastic cylinder), then put the straw hat on the hat shape, and use a sponge or brush to take 2 parts of sodium thiosulfate and 2 parts of denatured alcohol. , 1 part of glycerin and 20 parts of water are mixed and stirred evenly, and the cleaning solution is evenly applied to the straw hat, wet the straw hat, and wipe it gently.

2. After wiping, put the straw hat aside for a day and night, then use a straw hat coating solution prepared by mixing 1 part of citric acid, 4 parts of denatured alcohol and 30 parts of water to moisten the straw hat and iron it with a not too hot iron.

3. If you want the straw hat to be white and beautiful, you can use a hydrogen peroxide solution with a few drops of ammonia to moisten the straw hat to further bleach it.

Three, straw hat cleaning precautions

1. If there is any decoration on the cap, it should be removed first.

2. To clean the hat, it is advisable to soak it with clean water and neutral detergent first.

3. Scrub gently with a soft brush.

4. Scrub the sweatband part of the inner ring (the part in contact with the head ring) several times to thoroughly wash away sweat and bacteria. Of course, if you use antibacterial and deodorant materials, this step is unnecessary.

5. Fold the hat into four petals, shake off the water gently, and do not dehydrate with a washing machine.

6. Spread out the hat, stuff it with an old towel, lay it flat to dry in the shade, and avoid hanging it to dry.

Four, straw hat maintenance skills

1. It is best to use a hat support to support the straw hat, and put it on the hat support when the hat is not worn, so as to avoid damaging the hat shape and affecting the next wearing. If you don't wear it for a long time, cover the hat with a clean cloth or plastic paper to prevent dust from entering the gap between the papyrus.

2. Moisture-proof: Before placing the worn hat, let the hat face upwards and dry it in a ventilated place for 10 minutes to remove the moisture generated by the human body.

3. Cleaning: If it gets dirty, you can wrap it on your fingers with a clean cotton cloth, wipe it with some water, and then dry it. Do not put a plastic bag on it when it is wet to prevent mildew on the grass.