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Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - MadZombieLenin - 03-25-2011
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!
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - Tretov - 03-25-2011
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.
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - Lapa - 03-25-2011
Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric.
Marc
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - MadZombieLenin - 03-26-2011
Okay, great. Thanks for the advice! I'll try one of those methods out.
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - deValcourt - 03-26-2011
Lapa Wrote:Benzene does the job without damaging the fabric.
Marc
"Benzene" as in the Russian word for gasoline?
Phillip
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - Lapa - 03-26-2011
No, as the chemical compound.
Marc
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - deValcourt - 03-26-2011
Well, that makes more sense.:)
Phillip
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - Lapa - 03-27-2011
By the way, that tip was given to me by the curator of a local uniform museum...
Marc
Advice on Cleaning a Visor Cap? - MadZombieLenin - 04-04-2011
Thanks for the clarification. That sounds like a good idea. Tips like these are always nice to know. Thanks again.
-Matt