How to Wash Beanies

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Fill a sink with clean, cold water to wash a synthetic or knit hat.. Fill a sink with lukewarm water to wash a cashmere or wool hat.. Mix a few drops of mild detergent into the water.

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Fill a sink with clean, cold water to wash a synthetic or knit hat.

Step 1

Fill a sink with clean, cold water to wash a synthetic or knit hat.

2

Fill a sink with lukewarm water to wash a cashmere or wool hat.

Step 2

Fill a sink with lukewarm water to wash a cashmere or wool hat.

3

Mix a few drops of mild detergent into the water.

Step 3

Mix a few drops of mild detergent into the water.

4

Drop the hat into the water and swirl it around for 2-5 minutes.

Step 4

Drop the hat into the water and swirl it around for 2-5 minutes.

5

Rinse your beanie with clean, cool water.

Step 5

Rinse your beanie with clean, cool water.

6

Ball up the hat and press it against a hard surface to remove water.

Step 6

Ball up the hat and press it against a hard surface to remove water.

7

Roll the hat in a dry towel to press out more water.

Step 7

Roll the hat in a dry towel to press out more water.

8

Dry the hat completely by laying it flat in a well-ventilated space.

Step 8

Dry the hat completely by laying it flat in a well-ventilated space.

9

Check the care label to see if your beanie is machine-washable.

Step 9

Check the care label to see if your beanie is machine-washable.

10

Put your beanie in a mesh laundry bag to prevent stretching.

Step 10

Put your beanie in a mesh laundry bag to prevent stretching.

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Add mild detergent to your washing machine.

Step 11

Add mild detergent to your washing machine.

12

Select a delicate or hand-wash cycle to avoid damaging your hat.

Step 12

Select a delicate or hand-wash cycle to avoid damaging your hat.

13

Use a temperature setting of 86 °F (30 °C) or less.

Step 13

Use a temperature setting of 86 °F (30 °C) or less.

14

Air-dry the hat instead of tumble-drying it.

Step 14

Air-dry the hat instead of tumble-drying it.

15

Reshape the beanie with your hands when it is damp.

Step 15

Reshape the beanie with your hands when it is damp.

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