Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap?

[MadZombieLenin]

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]

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]

Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric.

Marc

[MadZombieLenin]

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

[deValcourt]

Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric.

Marc

"Benzene" as in the Russian word for gasoline?

Phillip

[Lapa]

No, as the chemical compound.

Marc

[deValcourt]

Well, that makes more sense.:)

Phillip

[Lapa]

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

Marc

[MadZombieLenin]

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

-Matt