Rear Admiral Explains The Proper Way To Clean Your Hat

A couple of episodes ago on Chiclets, Biz commented that my white Quebec Nordiques hat was probably in a foul state because it was part of my podcast uni for the duration of the playoffs. However, I informed him that it was fresh as a daisy because I had recently cleaned it with my fool-proof method.

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So what is this life-changing advice?

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And for you dishwasher folks…

(Don't even think about using a washing machine.)

As one of the Stool's elder statesmen, of course I still use Old Spice, Clubman, and a bar of soap so I can't speak for "body wash". But if it's essentially just soap, you should be good.

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I still rock my N.W.A.-era L.A. Kings hat after a handful of cleanings.

"Not on your life, my Hindu friend."

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As a formerly bald guy who typically avoids the sun, I was never a big trucker hat guy (until we dropped these sick NBD lids). But I'd have no problem taking one in the shower with me.

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Shower with your dirty hat now, thank me later.