Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap?

MadZombieLenin · 03-25-2011, 02:11 AM

Hello All-

Haven't posted a while. Hope everyone's well. I have a new question for the experts.

I just got a beautiful 1974 Army General's "walking-out" cap with extended embroidery. It is in nice shape overall.

It is a bit dirty on top (just discoloration, not really small stains) and I was wondering if it is possible to clean it without damaging the color or fabric. I don't want to trust the dry cleaners with it! I welcome all advice.

Thanks!

Tretov · 03-25-2011, 04:29 AM

I use mild soap and water on a sponge to gently rub off spots from visor caps. It usually works quite well. Then allow the cap to dry :) Don't leave it to dry cleaners.

Lapa · 03-25-2011, 05:29 AM

Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric.

Marc

MadZombieLenin · 03-26-2011, 12:21 PM

Okay, great. Thanks for the advice! I'll try one of those methods out.

deValcourt · 03-26-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric.

Marc

"Benzene" as in the Russian word for gasoline?

Phillip

Lapa · 03-26-2011, 03:27 PM

No, as the chemical compound.

Marc

deValcourt · 03-26-2011, 04:20 PM

Well, that makes more sense.:)

Phillip

Lapa · 03-27-2011, 03:38 AM

By the way, that tip was given to me by the curator of a local uniform museum...

Marc

MadZombieLenin · 04-03-2011, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the clarification. That sounds like a good idea. Tips like these are always nice to know. Thanks again.

-Matt

03-25-2011, 04:29 AM	#2
Tretov Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Republic of Finland Posts: 1,129	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? I use mild soap and water on a sponge to gently rub off spots from visor caps. It usually works quite well. Then allow the cap to dry :) Don't leave it to dry cleaners.

03-25-2011, 05:29 AM	#3
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric. Marc

03-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
MadZombieLenin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland, United States Posts: 52	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? Okay, great. Thanks for the advice! I'll try one of those methods out.

03-26-2011, 03:27 PM	#6
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? No, as the chemical compound. Marc

03-26-2011, 04:20 PM	#7
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? Well, that makes more sense.:) Phillip __________________ Phillip

03-27-2011, 03:38 AM	#8
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? By the way, that tip was given to me by the curator of a local uniform museum... Marc

04-03-2011, 11:41 PM	#9
MadZombieLenin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland, United States Posts: 52	Re: Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? Thanks for the clarification. That sounds like a good idea. Tips like these are always nice to know. Thanks again. -Matt

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