You can clean a leather cap well without spending money at a dry cleaner. You wouldn't want to do so with a beaver-pelt Resistol cowboy hat, but you can wash a low-cost cap like a clothing item. Some techniques exist for cleaning leather gloves and handbags and they also work for caps. Even some clothing retailers, like TravelSmith, offer washable leather items. Washing will work for both smooth leathers and suede.
Instructions
Machine Washing
1. Fill the machine with cold water. Set your machine to a medium-sized load, which will allow the cap to move freely for a better clean.
2. Add mild detergent like Woolite. Use only half the recommended amount for a medium load--you don't want to leave chemicals in the leather. If the cap has an odor, add a quarter cup of ammonia to the washer. Ammonia will kill any mold or mildew, but the smell of ammonia will wash away completely.
3. Wash your cap by itself, in a lingerie bag (a net bag with a zipper or pull). Alternatively, tie off or pin the hat inside a white pillowcase. Remove the hat immediately after the spin cycle. Lay it down on dry, white towels.
4. Work the cap back into shape every few hours with your hands. When it is nearly dry--which may take two days--wear it for about an hour. This helps it dry more quickly and ensures that it retains its shape.
Hand Washing
5. Repeat the above steps in a sink or vessel filled with diluted detergent, and, optionally, ammonia.
6. Move the cap around by hand for about 10 minutes. Rub the sweatband and liner (if the cap has one) with the detergent and a clean sponge or washcloth.
7. Rinse completely, using a shower head or sink sprayer. Lay out and dry the cap as described above.
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