Simple steps. Helpful tips.

How to Use Your Ballcap Buddy Hat Washer Cage

Learn how to open the frame, position your cap, choose a washing method and leave your hat to dry in the cage.

Hands holding a baseball cap beside an open dishwasher in a bright kitchen
Dishwasher: top rack only
Leave the cap in the cage to dry
No lemon detergent. No dryer.
At a glance

Three steps to get started

Open the cage, wash your cap using the instructions below, then let it dry in the cage.

1

Open and fit your cap

Open the frame from the back and fit your cap into position.

2

Wash your cap

The dishwasher is recommended. Follow the relevant method instructions below.

3

Let it dry in the cage

Leave the cap in the Ballcap Buddy cap washer until dry. Do not put it in the dryer.

Start here

How to use your Ballcap Buddy

If you've misplaced your Ballcap Buddy instructions, don't worry. Here are some helpful instructions on how to use your Ballcap Buddy, with some tips included.

See how the frame opens

Use instructions

Open the frame. Fit your cap.

Follow these steps before choosing your washing method.

Ballcap Buddy Hat Washer Cage open with an orange baseball cap

1. Open from the back

Open the frame by pushing the center bar with your thumbs to unlock. Make sure it's in tight, flip the Ballcap Buddy upside down and push the clips with your thumbs.

Important: Do not open the frame at the front clips. Only open it from the back.

Ballcap Buddy Hat Washer Cage closed around an orange baseball cap

2. Fit your cap into position

Fit the cap into position.

Tip: For extremely soiled caps, use pre-wash spray.

Choose a method

How to wash your cap

Using your dishwasher is highly recommended. If you use a washing machine, follow the cautionary instructions below.

Dishwasher (Recommended)

  • Place on the top rack only.
  • Add dishwasher detergent (tip: do not use lemon detergent).
  • Wash on a normal or light cycle.
  • Leave the cap in the Ballcap Buddy cap washer to dry.

Washing Machine

Use a gentle cycle

Use a small or medium water level. Do not wash in a full load. Wash with lightweight clothes (no towels, jeans, rugs, etc.). Use the gentle cycle only. Use laundry detergent (do not use lemon detergent).

Not for front-loading washers

Do not use in any front-loading, tumble-type washing machine.

Leave it in the cage

Leave the hat in the Ballcap Buddy cap washer until dry. Do not put it in the dryer.