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Woolie hat washing

SlowBlowin · 2014-09-07 20:12:07

When I get a new hat, I wear it all the time except when sleeping (although if drunk often wear it when sleeping too). My wife is generally the trigger for the first hat wash, although I generally resist until there is a noticeable smell (like wet towels), this is generally after 6 to 9 months use. My wife says I am dirty,…

07-09-2014 9:12pm

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SlowBlowin

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When I get a new hat, I wear it all the time except when sleeping (although if drunk often wear it when sleeping too).

My wife is generally the trigger for the first hat wash, although I generally resist until there is a noticeable smell (like wet towels), this is generally after 6 to 9 months use.

My wife says I am dirty, but I almost feel my hat is part of me and washing it destroys that.

Am I dirty, or is this normal ?

SB

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#2 07-09-2014 9:13pm

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dirty

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#3 07-09-2014 9:15pm

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I might add that I do bath several times a week.

SB

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#4 11-09-2014 8:48pm

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1. Get a white pillowcase.
2. Sleep on the same side for 6-8 weeks

If it is somehow not oily and discoloured, feel free to never wash your hat.

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#5 11-09-2014 8:52pm

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OK.

Is it OK to wear my hat while sleeping on the pillow ?

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