How To Clean Any Hat! | Sweat Stains, Dirt, And More!

We feel like we have found a SIMPLE solution for cleaning any hat! We show you how to clean sweat stains on your hat, as well as just about anything else! No hat cages or extra things, just one cleaning solution!
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For simply cleaning your golf hat, baseball hat, or any other hat, we use the Magic Eraser (support the channel with paid link here: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - amzn.to/39tlT58). You could also use other similar, non branded products as well.
In this video, we show you our technique for cleaning a hat, especially hats with extreme sweat stains. We also give an example of cleaning a white hat, as we know how easily dirt starts to show.
As with trying any new cleaning technique on a hat, make sure to test a small area first to make sure you won’t damage the entire hat. We have used this cleaning technique on multiple types of hats made of different materials, and it has been quite effective.
We did a follow up video in a KZbin short to show another example of us cleaning a hat with the magic eraser, but showing the hat completly dry one day later ( • Follow Up to Our “How ... .
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[@GolfAscending]

Here is a follow up KZbin short video for those of you that thought this cleaning method didn't work (as the black hat was still wet in the "after" footage/image): kzbin.infoGGoj9Xdkydc?feature=share

[@rogerwoodard7867]

I bet spraying water on hat, then vacuum it will remove the sweat stain. Salt would have to be sucked out if fibers, rubbing with a eraser won't do b the job. Lol on this

[@GolfAscending]

Yet we’ve shown it works over and over again…🤔

[@brettc437]

Just tried this. Didn’t make any change to my hat which isn’t very bad. Bummer I was hopeful.

[@bigjess662]

Do you wash the hat out after to the chemical out. I assume the chemical will mix with sweat and get into your eyes or skin

[@Cheeser21]

They say this method is only a cosmetic clean in their responses to comments. Correcting the title of the video would help with the negative comments.

[@mattmazek8407]

Watching this while my hats in a washing machine 😶😐

[@GolfAscending]

uh oh 😬...hope it turns out ok...

[@KobBeats]

😂😂

[@smoken7992]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ResplendentRaider]

Damn 😅

[@emanuelcain9024]

Noooo!!

[@megajuice2626]

Thank you!! I watched this a few days ago and decided to give it a shot on a hat I had just bought a month ago that I had already covered with sweat stains. It looks brand new like the day I bought it, my new favorite method shoutout to you guys. Don’t be hesitant to try!

[@GolfAscending]

Glad to hear it worked so well for cleaning your hat! Thanks for sharing!

[@ccie6011]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was doubtful, but tried it on a hat I was about to toss out, and it really does work amazingly well. Gave me new life for a favorite hat.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad to hear it worked for you!

[@milesmeow]

Does it work with a normal sponge? I feel like they are just wetting and diluting the salt/sweat stains. Does the magic eraser lift the stain?

[@ccie6011]

@@milesmeow I have only done it the one time, but my hat had grime ground into it, not just sweat stains. I have never tried just a normal sponge, but the magic eraser trick worked really well.

[@coloradoreef3567]

Another great way to clean hats is to “take it into the SHOWER” with you and clean it the same way you shower yourself. It will remove ALL stains and sweat smell along with keeping the bill perfect. You may use a little scrub brush lightly around the inside or on tough stains. Haven’t tried a “Magic Eraser” yet but it is on the list now. This technique has worked awesome on all my golf, fishing, yard work, garage hats. Good luck

[@GolfAscending]

Love this tip! Sounds fun too! 😂

[@NateB1976]

Was just about to comment the same. Never had a hat that wouldn’t come completely clean in the shower with a little body wash. Smells good too. lol

[@dadagnew2]

Yep, can't agree more. All the same crud that gets your hair filthy, gets your hats the same way. So, cleaning it with the same product works. A little shampoo will do ya and rinses it all away nicely. I have been doing it this way for years with hats and before that with my uniform hats it my Army days. Oh, and it keeps wool and cotton hats from shrinking and distorting as well.

[@robertbobberson4603]

don't forget to bring a beer with you. very important to get a full clean.

[@skbid1]

Definitely, I usually clean them in the shower with a little mild shampoo like baby shampoo.

[@thomashomage5875]

Don’t forget “magic erasers” are just melamine foam sponges and much cheaper online if you buy them unbranded as such

[@GolfAscending]

Yep, we used an Amazon budget one. "Magic Eraser" is just the household name kind of like "Kleenex" is for a facial tissue.

[@wavydude5560]

@@GolfAscending it somehow made the hat look less faded ?

[@garyb354]

@@wavydude5560 No, I don’t think so. To me, the hat looked like it was still wet. They never really showed it to us when it had fully dried. There is no way it can restore colorization to an obviously faded hat in addition to the sweat, body oils, and grime. And I don’t understand how it could remove body oils that have penetrated into the material. You need a soap product to emulsify the oils. Their suggested product may only be good for some light surface dirt. I think there is truly some magic going on here!

[@milesmeow]

How does the melamine foam sponge work? Does it absorb the salt solution (made from water on the sponge)?

[@ceosahmmovement]

Thanks for posting! My husband (who golfs weekly) came to me and asked if I could clean his fav hat. I don't wear hats or play golf that often... guess he figured his wonder woman could do hat cleaning on top of raising twins. lol So here I am on KZbin to learn and (sorry guys) can't tell the hubby I looked it up. I have to keep my wonder woman status lol. Appreciate the video!

[@GolfAscending]

Haha, awesome! Let us know how it goes! And you deserve to keep that Wonder Woman status!

[@tfhtdgy]

I tried this and it worked. It didn't remove 100% of the stain but it got 90-95% of it off. I was pretty impressed for such an easy method. Thanks 👍

[@jons2447]

THANK YOU, Brady and Tyson! I don't golf but I do have some caps so I needed this. (But of course, I couldn't know that.) So this came up, & I'm like, it's only 9 minutes, I'll watch it before I go to bed (last night). BOY HOWDY! Am I EVER glad I did, this is GREAT! I have as old Dickies cap, blue w/ a white front panel, it's been stained for years. I've had since before I retired (medically) about 8-10 yrs ago. It's been washed (washing machine) a few times but it's 'old style' so I'm try to make it last. I tried this today, MAN!, it worked so freakin' GREAT! It didn't take long, maybe 20-30 minutes, then I dried in the sun for about an hour. It almost looks like NEW!, I can not believe how good it looks! The Dickies emblem is a bit faded, & the white is barely grey, but this cap is EIGHT yrs OLD! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for this GREAT video! Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome!! Glad to hear it got your caps cleaned! Thanks for sharing!

[@cardinalpoints2839]

Thanks so much for taking the time to put this out. My favorite Stetson bucket hat is overdue.

[@GolfAscending]

Nice! Hope it helps!

[@marksauck8481]

Thanks guys. This is something that really helps me out a lot and I already have magic erasers and lots of ball caps and I sweat like crazy.😅

[@GolfAscending]

Nice! Let us know how it goes!

[@ColinBukovec]

Been searching this topic thinking there’s has to be an easier way. This was it! Thank you!!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad we could help!

[@gulfcoastmike3003]

Don’t know if this has been mentioned before. A few years ago, I started using Scotchguard on new hats. I put three good coats and let the hat dry for 24 hours before using. It has proven to keep things significantly cleaner longer. I have some older hats I will be trying this method on. Thanks guys!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@davidh.8513]

Thank you. That makes sense!

[@fposmith]

You can park the hat on top of the "hot Water heater" to make it dry faster !

[@mywifisoldme4324]

Wow that’s great. I’m going to try it tmrw on my $200 bape hat that I’ve had for years lol. Might’ve just saved me a lot of money!

[@GolfAscending]

Let us know how it goes! We’ve seen success for most hats we’ve tried it on.

[@odinsarrow1343]

Such a great idea. I just happened to have one cuz as my guy said they are great for baby messes. Just make sure the moisture or any heat doesn’t warp the hat 🧢

[@GolfAscending]

They’re great to have around! Hope it works well for ya!

[@stevejohnston4860]

Thanks for the tip. I bought the Magic Eraser and used it on three caps. All came out very good. I will be telling the guys at the club tdy about this. Thanks again.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad to hear it worked for ya!

[@OldManJimmy1]

Thanks for the hat cleaning tip, I used those Mr. Clean things to get a scratch out of my sister's car too. Those things are amazing product.

[@GolfAscending]

Whaaaaat??? That works?? Gotta try it!

[@curtrobinson6883]

I tried this yesterday and I was amazes. I can’t say it worked 100% but it did a good enough job that I can wear this hat in public. Thanks guys 😊

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! We’re glad it helped!

[@plas6588]

Thanks for the tip fellas. Another great way to clean a cap is to put it on the top rack of a dish washer. Try it you get crazy results I tell ya'.

[@GolfAscending]

Nice! We’ve always been too nervous that it would ruin the hat 😬

[@michaelpond6386]

Use a cap frame when washing in the dishwasher. It keeps the cap in an open and “blocked” state.

[@danpandaa]

I’m planning on cleaning/washing a few hats tomorrow and this definitely helps.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad we could help!

[@juliahernandez9572]

This is great! I’ve messed up so many of my husbands hats and he’s a machinist so his hats get DIRTY! I can’t wait to try it!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes!

[@martinwalker9386]

Thank you for this video. I am a military veteran and I am part of an organization that does Honor Guard at funerals. My hats start looking grungy after 2-3 years and finding new ones that are appropriate is a pain and costly.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for your service, and hopefully this helps!

[@raoulparks2078]

SALUTE!

[@rgrrgrsxndngr1904]

😂 oh the horrors stories of the Honor Guard 😆😂🤣

[@patriciayohn6136]

Twenty years ago I read an article on this subject and this method works great. Place the dirty caps into a clean empty dishwasher on the top rack and use dishwasher detergent and leave in there through the drying cycle and then open and allow to completely air dry. This method cleans and sanitizes and does not destroy the shape of the caps and visors.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gerardhaubert8210]

What

[@ericjordan4271]

Awesome advice!!!!! Going to try that tomorrow

[@MrKfq269]

Great idea how hot of a water temperature?

[@nunyobiz7970]

@@gerardhaubert8210 where?

[@mab0852]

Late to the party, but I've always used shampoo. May as well use a soap design specifically for the gunk on the hat and its wool safe for my good ballcaps. I put a lot on the dirty areas of the hat, work it in good with no water and let it sit for 5 or ten minutes to break down the hair oils and salt. I do that while I take a shower so when I'm done scrubbing myself I can scrub and rinse out the hat. Hang dry and good as new.

[@GolfAscending]

Worth a try! Thanks for the tip!

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

I've ruined every hat I ever put in the wash with some clothes. The bill material shreds. Every time. Never tried one of those gadgets supposedly designed to hold and protect your hat in the washer. I suspect they're bogus in their claims. Will try the shower thing-- could have them all done in a week. But, since I'm kinda lazy, may take a month because I won't include a hat every shower. Also, not willing to risk Mickey and all his cartoon buddies on my Disney World hat-- careful observations of my other hats in this process will be made prior to that evolution of the process.

[@davidh.8513]

Thank you very much Michael! So many great ideas here.

[@brightmoon7132]

You beat me to it. 😊 This is the method we have always used. It works like a charm. And it won't damage the hat like a magic eraser will. Magic erasers are abrasive.

[@cgdrider]

Wow, you guys saved me from replacing all my HD hats, of course, HD stands for Harley Davidson and Hundred Dollars.

[@GolfAscending]

Great news!

[@jeffreylindenwhite7930]

ABSOLUTELY!!😆😄 Try "Humongous Dollars" too.

[@luissantos9071]

That was awesome. I will try using Magic Eraser on hats that I like to wear but there are a couple that looked like the black one you had demonstrated on. Thank you. My hat is off to you guys! I couldn't help that but I thought the pun was appropriate. lol

[@GolfAscending]

Haha love it! Thanks!

[@schadowolf]

Excellent tutorial to cleaning a ball cap! Well done!

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@cantyouhearmeknocking1961]

Too much trouble! Put them on the top rack of your dishwasher, then let them air dry. Couldn't be easier and they look like new when finished.

[@michaelsims7013]

wow thank you so so much I have some Disney hats I have been trying to get cleaned and now I can. God Bless.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome!

[@dperk5362]

Thx y’all I needed this to clean my dad hats he loved them im a junior and it says our name he just passed away a couple days ago thank you 🙏🏼

[@GolfAscending]

Glad we could help! Sorry for your loss.

[@dperk5362]

Thx I appreciate it❤️

[@MizUnderStood72]

Thank you for sharing can't wait to try it

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome, let us know how it goes!

[@jbn0613]

For years I’ve used Totally Awesome degreaser on my hats and rinsed thoroughly with water afterward. Hang it up to air dry and it’s like brand new.

[@GolfAscending]

Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@CT-ob2bw]

Thanks! I just did this once seeing your post...BOOM! clean as a whistle. I knew Totally Awesome was good stuff but never thought about cleaning my caps with it!!

[@jeffreylindenwhite7930]

@jbn0613 Over time; does the usage of this chemical fade the color of the cap or logo(s) ?

[@jbn0613]

@@jeffreylindenwhite7930 I haven’t had any issues with fading. But that’s not to say that couldn’t happen with a particularly dark color over time in the sun. If you could hang it out to air dry in the shade it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

[@jbn0613]

@@jeffreylindenwhite7930 I’ve used it a lot on white hats too. No yellowing at all. Works great on colored hats as well. You might see some fading if you hang it out to dry in direct sun….but hanging it up in the shade….I’ve not had any fading issues.

[@donhenderson5100]

Thanks for the tip. I have a hat I treasure. Great friend got it for me at the press introduction of the Kawasaki ZX14. Only time this hat was issued. I will continue to care for it and now wear it. I was always worried about cleaning and care.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! For important hats, with any cleaning method, always good to test on a small area first.

[@AJ-jq1js]

Man, you just saved my hat. Thanks!

[@GolfAscending]

Glad to hear it!

[@smeg3519]

Don’t play golf or wear a hat……yet I’m still watching 😂

[@GolfAscending]

#BestComment 😂

[@gaggita9922]

oh wow. i am definitely stocking up on magic erasers after work today haha. thanks for the tip!

[@GolfAscending]

Ya, no problem! Let us know how it works for ya!

[@Robert-1950]

thanks guys that was unreal.most of my caps and visors look like the black one u cleaned.what a great tip.i would never have thought about magic eraser.great job

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks! Let us know how it goes!

[@Robert-1950]

Well I tried ur magic eraser tip on about 6 visors today and they turned out great. Just wanted u to know. Thanks again

[@wallywombat5829]

Tix guys I been looking for that for years!

[@GolfAscending]

Great!

[@jimjim2822]

Guys, been doing this for years: I put my golf hats, regular hats, etc. in the top rack of the dishwasher along with the dishes! After that I let them drip dry by putting them on a post outside if the weather is appropriate. This way the beak never gets misshapen or actually even touched. The hat always comes out absolutely spotless and even smells nice - easy peasy!!

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSJ12]

Didn't think that it was gonna work but wow, thank you!!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@jar1726]

Thanks that helped so much I can finally use my old hats

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad it helped clean your old hats!

[@requiem_1117]

Got rid of stains 10 out of 10… But not the smell, I would recommend also putting in the washer for 10 to 15 on cold and on low spinning with a tide pod/ scent beads or whatever you use to really enforce a clean smell on something. For drying either air dry or low heat in the drier followed by air drying :)

[@GolfAscending]

For smell, we’ve heard some great tips for washing with shampoo as well. It may depend on the hat though. Febreeze could be an option for smell as well.

[@Jeremya74]

@Requiem -The problem with using the washing machines on" form fitted" hats is that it ruins the "form fitted" part of the hat..washing machines are great for "dad hats" and the like

[@eddy2358]

Would of liked to see the after picture after it was fully dry cause they always look fairly clean until they completely dry.

[@GolfAscending]

Yes, we were in a hurry to publish the vid. We’ve seen multiple successes with our hats using this method though.

[@logan5326]

They did a half video…anyone can wet a hat and make it look like it’s clean!

[@delboy-su3wf]

One hat with was like 4 pound when gets stains ivwadh in sink with dtwin remover gets it look fresh. Its a material not like hats in video or my levis hats. Id try method in video for these

[@symone1892]

I was not expecting them to pull out a Mr clean sponge 😳😂 was watching for ideas on how to clean my bf hats. Left with a new trick to clean my old heels. 😌 thanks guys!

[@GolfAscending]

So many uses! 😂

[@BoatyMcBoatface669]

Thanks guys! I'm gonna go clean my UK hat now!

[@GolfAscending]

Let us know how it goes!

[@DadDude]

Awesome! I didn't know you could use magic eraser on hats. I'm going to try this.

[@GolfAscending]

Let us know how it goes!

[@DadDude]

​@@GolfAscending Tried it on a couple hats. It worked amazingly well. Thanks!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Thanks for the update!

[@jacobcline6892]

I’ve been told they work super well on shoes too.

[@marcthenazarite1711]

@@jacobcline6892 what abotu the smell, how can you just clean it with water ?

[@Mark-bn7lk]

I have used a weak solution of Tide, followed in some cases with a weak solution of bleach if the hat is white. I have found that the hats need to be rinsed thoroughly to carry out the dirt, grease and soap residue. Don’t be afraid to dunk the hats in water. They will retain their shape.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Dee-dp1tr]

Some hats can’t take bleach

[@chuckratcliff2429]

I’ll definitely give this a try! Thank you..

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Hope it works out well!

[@JB-gr6om]

Excellent - will try on my sweaty running hat.😊

[@GolfAscending]

Noice! Let us know how it goes!

[@kma5699]

Can you post a follow up link to a current picture of both of those hats dry?

[@garyb354]

No, they won’t unless it is a picture of a different hat, or maybe the same hat that has actually been cleaned by another method using a soap product. You need a soap product to emulsify the body oils that have penetrated into the fabric of the hat, then wash them down the drain. What happens to all the dirt, sweat and body oil they supposedly cleaned? They don’t rinse the hat to flush it away. It doesn’t seem to be on the eraser. They needed that hat to be wet in order to mask the dirt still on the hat. It is also the only way it could appear darkened.

[@threezysworld8089]

I just scrub mine with a bar of soap and an old toothbrush. To dry I ball up a bath towel so it fits really tight inside of the hat. Place it in front of a fan for 3-4 hours and it's good. The only problem there is the hat gets a little stretched out and needs to be worn a little until it fits you just right again.

[@GolfAscending]

Interesting solution. The stretch out part would definitely be concerning though.

[@threezysworld8089]

@@GolfAscending The stretching is from cotton absorbing water. When you wear the hat it starts shrinking as the fibers dry out. It's no different than wearing a wet Tshirt versus dry- wet is loose and baggy until it's fully dried out.

[@Doug6714]

Thanks for this video. I was wondering how to clean my hats. Have a Happy 4th of July.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks, you too!

[@tudormiller887]

Great video. Thanks! Watching from London UK.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@Jay-hp6pu]

Not sure if this is mentioned later in the video but another tip is washing hats in a dishwasher and then letting them air dry. Dishwashers are delicate enough and as long as you don’t use the pure hot water setting they clean then amazingly well.

[@GolfAscending]

Good to know! Do you use the heat dry setting?

[@cerberus2881]

I'd bet spraying white vinegar or sponging it on would work too. White Vinegar was the original cleaning solution and it works amazing on many things, eats through calcium deposits better than anything else.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aer8nadam]

I mix it 50 to 50 ratio white vinegar and water in my spray bottle and use it all over the house to clean everything and it's amazing how well it cleans and sanitizes

[@ImHappyToBeHereToo]

and just a tiny amount of dawn dish soap mixed with the vinegar and water works great.

[@cerberus2881]

@@ImHappyToBeHereToo You need the surfactant of the dish soap to help vinegar do it's job. I mix that with bleach for the same reason.

[@aer8nadam]

Yesterday I used a 50 to 50 mix for a new type of AC that uses water to cool down and the storage area had a bunch of deposits on the bottom and I let it sit for about an hour and sloshed it around a few times and it got it clean as new and I only used just enough to cover the deposits up

[@victormena4147]

Awesome 😎 now I can clean my hats. Thanks 😊

[@GolfAscending]

Heck yeah! 🙌

[@tonyn152]

Interesting video. I wish I would have seen this before throwing out a bunch of my hats after trying other things to clean them.

[@GolfAscending]

Definitely worth trying before you toss them out! We've both seen success and saved some beloved hats of ours!

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

I wash mine in the dishwasher. It works extremely well.

[@MustangResto]

I just put mine in the washing machine. Works great too.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mitchellwelke2095]

Another way, is the delicate cycle on the washing machine set for 6 minutes. Use a pre stain spray for the sweat stains and add OXY clean to the water. You can soak the caps in the water for a while, before washing. Last step, blow up a balloon enough to fill the cap cavity. Use a clothes pin to hold in the air while the cap dries, then you are able to reuse the balloons in the future.

[@GolfAscending]

Sounds…complicated. But thanks for the tip!

[@mikejohn0088]

Will condoms work?

[@jimsjacob]

I’ve put mine in the dish washer with great success…. Not to be a contrarian, but to date, it’s worked for me.

[@GolfAscending]

That’s great!

[@gsgentry1]

Thanks --I usually put it in the washing machine-- They get destroyed in there Too!---I wiull try this trick👍👍

[@GolfAscending]

Dang! Hope it goes better this time!

[@redfootfamilyhomestead2433]

That's super cool. Does it remove smells though?

[@GolfAscending]

Not so much of a deodorizer, as it is for cleaning sweat and dirt.

[@gotchaabeech]

Of just the top layer

[@Dirthauler65]

I just throw mine in the washing machine lol. You make things way harder than they need to be.

[@GolfAscending]

For those who don't dare throw it in the washing machine. Sounds like most hats do fine though.

[@coolfire1952s]

I throw mine in the washer with vinegar in the rinse water. Presto! No major work!

[@Griff.photography]

It can fuck up the shape of a lot of hats

[@johnamador8596]

Your video really helped, thanks!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@Niagra2011]

Great idea. Thank you!

[@GolfAscending]

Hope it helped!

[@5five6x45]

THAT IS THE SHIT THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT INFO!

[@GolfAscending]

Haha, no problem! Gotta keep those hats clean!!

[@JD-kg3mx]

You can find a “hat cage” you can place your hat in for washing in your dishwasher. It works really well. Hats don’t do well when scrubbed with cloths and sponges and you can’t simply wipe the inside of the “sweat band” inside your hat. The dishwasher method works well, the best I’ve ever tried, because it soaks the hat with soap and rinses well. Retain the shape by letting the hat dry in the cage.

[@ussreeves]

That’s the way I do it and it works great with little effort on my part.

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Ghostpumpkin617]

Perfect! Thank you guys!!!

[@GolfAscending]

Our pleasure!

[@dshep832]

Thanks for sharing, I’m going to try this!

[@GolfAscending]

Hope it helps!

[@marcmulford1913]

After cleaning your hats, spray the exterior with "Hat Saver". It works great on preventing sweat stains.

[@GolfAscending]

Good to know!

[@1whitecottagelife770]

You don’t rinse the hat to get the magic eraser stuff off afterwards? Doesn’t it leave like a white residue?

[@GolfAscending]

You don't need to rinse the hat afterwords...there is little to no residue...if there is any just brush it off with your hand.

[@GolfAscending]

Funny...we didn't use a "dry eraser"...and not sure what you're talking about...no residue from the brush and 0 kickback...maybe try it for yourself before false judgments? 🤷

[@kyleduddleston4123]

Yeah, rinsing is a must. It may look clean but you didn't remove anything from the hat. You added a cleaner and water, then everything dried. It's all still in there.

[@GolfAscending]

@@kyleduddleston4123 nope, don't need to rinse the hat and my hats are clean...not sure what you're talking about?

[@kyleduddleston4123]

@@GolfAscending If you don't rinse out everything you just loosened up, where does it all go? You can't just keep adding sweat, dirt, oil, and cleaner and expect it all just to evaporate. I'm not sure what isn't getting through. I'm not bashing you, I just don't see how that physically makes any sense.

[@eileenfb1948]

I'm off to try it now. Thank you

[@GolfAscending]

Let us know how it goes!

[@SuperShifty22]

I wish I saw this a long time ago. I disposed so many hats that I liked, and they could have been saved

[@GolfAscending]

Dang! It’s always worth a try to keep those favorite hats!

[@elijahcervantes7295]

How they look after they dried tho?

[@GolfAscending]

Tyson has done this multiple times with different types of hats, and they turned out well dry. Brady’s white Cobra hat ended up still having some orange like stains. Might need to try washing it again.

[@michaelpagsanhan9376]

if there no soap was used, that was awesome!

[@GolfAscending]

No soap!

[@michaelpagsanhan9376]

@@GolfAscending I just used regular sponge, but my hat still looks dirty. Should I purchase the magic eraser or what else do you think should I do?

[@GolfAscending]

Yes, the magic eraser is built in with its own cleaner. It’s usually used to clean permanent marker off of hard surfaces.

[@michaelpagsanhan9376]

@@GolfAscending just curious, do you know what kind of cleaner that is built in Magic eraser?

[@GolfAscending]

Actually not sure. The box says “no harsh chemicals” though.

[@Tom_H327]

I have a collection of hats that I've worn over the past 25 years (for various important/notable reasons). I no longer wear these particular hats and I have them displayed in my bedroom. I never once considered cleaning them though. Cleaning them removes the memories. But for everyday hats that are disposable, yeah, I got no issues with cleaning them.

[@GolfAscending]

Some hats are meant to look worn. Nothing wrong with that.

[@ilyafleisher]

do you not wash your underwear either? God forbid that memory of that taco that didnt go the right way is washed away!

[@Tom_H327]

@@ilyafleisher are you really this moronic? Or, are you just trying to be funny? If you want my nasty ass underwear that badly, dude, just come out and ask me for them. 😂

[@patrickyoung8088]

I am going to give this a try!

[@GolfAscending]

Let us know how it goes!

[@iqoznn]

what if u don’t have a magic eraser

[@GolfAscending]

Use our Amazon affiliate link in the description 😁

[@1whitecottagelife770]

You go buy one

[@sofiapfundtner4164]

Dollar store

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Well that 2nd hat needs a washer in addition, that hat was just plain nasty, it needed soap in addition to Mr Clean eraser!!!!!!!!😝😄

[@GolfAscending]

Haha, ya that hat was pretty bad! We used it as an example and to the extreme of what a magic eraser could do.

[@sldrums]

excellent tip, good job!

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks!

[@markymark903]

Thanks guys...I have told people about how many uses there are for the magic eraser....I never thought about using them for my hats though.

[@GolfAscending]

Right?! So many uses.

[@oscarsanchez6440]

I even have an easier way. I just throw mine away and have either my dad or mom buy me a new one. Yup. I got it like that.😊

[@GolfAscending]

Haha, no lucky hats??

[@Dubiels]

I’m excited to try this. Never heard of using a magic eraser

[@GolfAscending]

They're great!

[@oilfieldtrucker3225]

Very good idea I'm gonna clean some hats!

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Hope it helps!

[@SciaticaDrums]

Amazing results It should be noted that Magic Erasers will leave a film behind but it doesn't appear like it did here or perhaps it's just not noteable.

[@GolfAscending]

We haven’t noticed a film being left behind.

[@josemoreno3334]

I'll give it try, Thanks.👍

[@GolfAscending]

Great! Let us know how it went!

[@bladelunalofi2532]

I'm not a big sports guy tbh but I sweat playing instruments and my hats get messy so thank you for this tip

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Glad you found our video!

[@tarjonio]

Easy as that eh, I'll have to give it a try. I've got a work hat that I'm not so worried about the looks as much as the smell that is gets after a while. I would hit it with a dash of aftershave but it never seemed to work for too long. This looks like it'll get me back to ground zero, which'll be nice

[@GolfAscending]

This is more cosmetic than it is for smell, but hopefully it helps you get out the nasty stains!

[@AB-C1]

Nice video guys! Just subscribed.. Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Thanks for the sub!

[@EL-SKiN]

Finally. Some that has used their hat as more than a bloody fashion accessory. Usually the hats look pretty clean to me before they start. That's all fine and everything but what if I wear my baseball hat while playing baseball? .thanks so much.

[@GolfAscending]

No problem.

[@buzzardbait]

I just put mine in the washer with cloths. Then I stretch it over a three quart sauce pan turned upside down shape the bill and let it dry in the sun. Works great for me.

[@GolfAscending]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevemick6569]

Great info!

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks!

[@Rick4345]

That’s just awesome!!

[@GolfAscending]

Right?!

[@donkeyshrekboy]

Thanks it works and my hat is clean

[@GolfAscending]

That’s one more clean hat in the world. Thanks for the feedback!

[@garypostell5268]

Awww black shows what your doing much better!

[@GolfAscending]

We were fortunate to have a perfect example for it!

[@davidpeterson552]

I put mine in the dishwasher. They come out pretty good!

[@GolfAscending]

Thanks for your comment!

[@GingerByrn1]

Thanks for posting this! My husband‘s favorite hat is disgusting. The last time I washed it, I soaked it in warm water with Dawn and then scrubbed it with a tooth brush. I figured it was either that or the garbage. This looks much easier, and I look forward to trying it.

[@GolfAscending]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes!

[@garypostell5268]

Definitely better than the washing machine!

[@GolfAscending]

Totally!

[@scottsoucy6186]

Great tips for newer hats, but I still have a lot of old hats where the visor is made of cardboard, si I don't know if this would work in that case.

[@GolfAscending]

I’d be careful around the visor then, not letting it get soaked.

[@user-bb6jy1xb7s]

Wow, I’ve gotta try this.

[@GolfAscending]

Let us know if it works for ya!

[@chrismoritz538]

Great! Thank you so much.

[@GolfAscending]

Absolutely ! Hope it helped!