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Cleaning Oil Pastel Stains from Your Favourite Hat – Here's How!

Oil pastels can be great for creating vibrant artwork, but not all that great for your wardrobe when it comes to stains. If you've got a favourite hat that's been victim to some errant oil pastel streaks, fear not. You can get back to wearing your favourite ball cap in no time with just a few simple steps.

Updated 04 Mar 2023

By Matej Kramberger

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

The first step in getting rid of the oil pastel stain on your hat is to have the right materials on hand. You’ll need:

Washing up liquid
Old toothbrush and/or soft brush
Lukewarm water

Step 2: Spot Treat Stain

Once you’ve gathered your supplies, put some washing up liquid onto the stained area of your hat. Use an old toothbrush or soft brush to gently scrub the stain. Be sure not to scrub too hard so as to avoid damaging the fabric.

Step 3: Rinse with Lukewarm Water

Once you’ve managed to remove most of the stain, you can rinse the area with lukewarm water. Make sure to rinse thoroughly to ensure that all of the washing up liquid has been removed.

Step 4: Let Air Dry

Finally, leave your hat to air dry. Once it’s completely dry, you should be able to wear it again without a trace of the oil pastel stain.

FAQs

What's best way to remove an oil pastel stain from a hat?

The best way to remove an oil pastel stain from a hat is to first scrub the stained area with washing up liquid and an old toothbrush or soft brush. Then rinse with lukewarm water, and let air dry.

Can I put my hat in the washing machine?

No, it is not recommended to put a hat in the washing machine, as doing so can damage the fabric and cause it to shrink.

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