Winter hats with large fur pom-poms are back in fashion. Now such hats not only warm the ears and head in the cold season, but also complement any look well. Hats are made from pure wool, acrylic and fleece, but there are also hats of mixed composition. Due to frequent wear, the thing quickly gets dirty, but not all housewives know how to wash a hat with a fur pompom. Washing such a headdress is not difficult if you know certain tricks.
How to wash a hat
If a knitted hat is not washed or dried properly, there is a high chance that it will shrink and become completely unwearable. To extend the life of your favorite thing, you should follow these recommendations:
- Initially, you need to look at the label and determine the composition of the yarn. If the headdress is knitted from woolen yarn, then it can be washed only by hand and with great care so that the product does not deform. If the cap is made of synthetic yarn, then it is permissible to wash it both in the machine and by hand.
- It is best to wash hats with liquid detergents, which gently clean dirt and do not spoil the fibers.
- Pour cool water for washing. Its temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
- You should not rub the headgear excessively, as this will also lead to deformation. The cap is gently rubbed with the palms and crumpled in the hands.
- After such washing, rinse the headgear several times in order to thoroughly wash the remnants of the detergent. At the last rinse, fabric softener is added.
- You need to dry the hat in a horizontal position or by pulling a thing on a three-liter jar.
It is worth washing hats as they get dirty, but you should not abuse this procedure too much.. Without fail, the cap is washed after the season of socks, and only then the item is put in a bag for storage.e.
You should always look at the label that is sewn to the wrong side of each item. There, the manufacturer indicates not only the composition, but also the conditions for caring for the product.
Features of care for wool products
All things made of natural wool are very picky and require a special approach. It is advisable to wash such products by hand, as the cap can deteriorate in the washing machine. If the hostess wants to wash the hat in the machine, then you need to set the delicate mode and spin at the minimum speed.
Wash the hat with your hands, adhering to such valuable recommendations:
- Cool water is poured into a bowl, 3 liters are enough to wash one cap.
- A little liquid detergent for delicate fabrics or a regular powder is diluted in water. The main thing is that the granules are completely dissolved.
- The thing is turned on the wrong side and carefully lowered into the water, not much clumping it. Leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Next, gently rub the product between the palms.
- Rinse several times, each time changing the water. At the last rinse, fabric softener is added to the water.
You can also rinse the cap under a stream of cool water. Only the last time they rinse the headdress in a bowl, adding conditioner.
Washing a hat with a pompom
If the pompom is made of faux fur, then you can wash such a hat with it, and even washing in a washing machine on a delicate cycle is allowed. In the case when the pompom is made of natural fur, the washing algorithm is completely different.
Washing a hat with a fur pompom made of natural fur is not recommended, as the fur may be deformed. To begin with, the pom-pom is carefully torn off and the hat is washed in the usual way, which is described above. After the cap has dried, the pom-pom is sewn into place.
If natural fur is heavily soiled, then it can be cleaned in this way:
- In two glasses of warm water, dilute two teaspoons of table salt and a teaspoon of ammonia. The fur is well treated with the resulting solution, then it is dried and combed. This method of cleaning is well suited for light fur.
- If a yellowish tint appears on the pile. Then you can remove it with hydrogen peroxide or a solution of vinegar.
In the event that the pompom is sewn very tightly and there is a chance of damaging it when cut, then it is better to leave this idea. In this case, the pompom is wrapped tightly with cellophane and secured at the base with an elastic band. After that, the hat can be washed in the usual way.
A cleaned fur pom-pom should not be dried on a radiator, because of this it will acquire an unattractive yellowish tint.
How to dry a pompom hat
If the pompom is cut off before washing, then the cap is dried in a horizontal position. In addition, to keep the shape, the headdress can be put on a children's ball or a large jar.
You can dry the product in a well-ventilated area, away from heating appliances. During drying, the cap is periodically picked up and shaken.
It is allowed to dry the hat in a horizontal position on the table, after laying a towel on it. During the day, the knitted product is turned over and shaken.
If the pompom is darker in color than the hat, then to avoid shedding, a piece of cellophane cut in the shape of a circle with a hole in the middle is placed under the pompom.
Features of caring for a hat with a pompom
A pom-pom hat can deteriorate if not properly cared for.Headgear must be properly stored and dried, especially after walking in wet weather.
After a walk, a children's hat with a fur pom-pom should be thoroughly dried by putting it on a ball or on a doll. If this is not done, the hat will be damp and acquire an unpleasant musty smell.
Washing a hat with a pompom made of natural fur is not difficult. It can be pre-cut, and then, after drying, sew back. But if the fur is artificial, then it is allowed to wash the headdress together with the fur decoration.
