Laundry services
Professional cap washing
Your cap in specialist hands. We wash baseball caps, wool and knitted hats — with no risk of visor deformation, shrinkage, or colour loss. We pick up and deliver.
Your cap deserves professional care
A baseball cap, favourite beret, or wool winter hat — every cap collects sweat, dust, and odours. After a season it looks and smells completely different from the start. And every attempt to machine wash is a risk.
Caps have rigid elements — visors, stiffeners, sweatbands — that do not tolerate tumbling in a drum. One wrong cycle and the visor bends, the cap loses its shape, and the colour fades. That is why it is worth trusting someone who knows how to care for it.
Why washing machines ruin caps
Visor deformation
A baseball cap visor has a stiffening insert that bends, cracks, or permanently warps in a washing machine. Older caps with cardboard visors can completely fall apart after contact with water in the drum.
Shrinkage and shape loss
Wool caps shrink in warm water, and knitted hats lose their structure from aggressive spinning. A cap that fit perfectly can come out too small or shapeless after machine washing.
Colour fading
Cap fabric dyes — especially cotton and polyester with prints — are sensitive to high temperatures and harsh detergents. One cycle in hot water can turn a vibrant colour into a faded shadow.
At Gorące Żelazko laundry, every cap is hand washed or cleaned in a special gentle programme, with visor protection and shape forming during drying. We match temperature and detergent to the material type.
6 steps to a perfectly clean cap
Every cap goes through an individual process — from material assessment to shape forming.
Material assessment
We check the fabric type, visor type (plastic or cardboard), sweatband condition, and any stains. Based on this, we select the washing method — hand wash or machine with the appropriate programme.
We check the fabric type, visor type (plastic or cardboard), sweatband condition, and any stains. Based on this, we select the washing method — hand wash or machine with the appropriate programme.
We check the fabric type, visor type (plastic or cardboard), sweatband condition, and any stains. Based on this, we select the washing method — hand wash or machine with the appropriate programme.
Stain removal
Sweat stains on the sweatband, cosmetic residue, dust marks — we treat each stain individually. We use gentle products that will not damage dyes or fabric structure.
Sweat stains on the sweatband, cosmetic residue, dust marks — we treat each stain individually. We use gentle products that will not damage dyes or fabric structure.
Sweat stains on the sweatband, cosmetic residue, dust marks — we treat each stain individually. We use gentle products that will not damage dyes or fabric structure.
Professional washing
Baseball caps are hand washed or cleaned in a special protective basket. Wool caps are washed at low temperature with a dedicated detergent. We never use bleach or aggressive chemicals.
Baseball caps are hand washed or cleaned in a special protective basket. Wool caps are washed at low temperature with a dedicated detergent. We never use bleach or aggressive chemicals.
Baseball caps are hand washed or cleaned in a special protective basket. Wool caps are washed at low temperature with a dedicated detergent. We never use bleach or aggressive chemicals.
Form drying
This is the critical step. We dry baseball caps on a special form that maintains the shape of the crown and visor. Wool caps are dried flat. Always at room temperature — never in a dryer.
This is the critical step. We dry baseball caps on a special form that maintains the shape of the crown and visor. Wool caps are dried flat. Always at room temperature — never in a dryer.
This is the critical step. We dry baseball caps on a special form that maintains the shape of the crown and visor. Wool caps are dried flat. Always at room temperature — never in a dryer.
Shape forming
After drying, we check the cap symmetry, straighten the visor, and adjust the crown shape. Wool caps get gentle steaming to restore their fluffiness and volume.
After drying, we check the cap symmetry, straighten the visor, and adjust the crown shape. Wool caps get gentle steaming to restore their fluffiness and volume.
After drying, we check the cap symmetry, straighten the visor, and adjust the crown shape. Wool caps get gentle steaming to restore their fluffiness and volume.
Quality control
We check cleanliness, shape, colour, and condition of structural elements. Your cap comes back clean, refreshed, and with its original shape restored.
We check cleanliness, shape, colour, and condition of structural elements. Your cap comes back clean, refreshed, and with its original shape restored.
We check cleanliness, shape, colour, and condition of structural elements. Your cap comes back clean, refreshed, and with its original shape restored.
Why our clients trust us
We wash caps with attention to every detail — from the visor to the sweatband.
Experience with every type
We wash baseball caps, berets, wool caps, knitted hats, and sports caps. We know the specifics of every material and construction.
Gentle care
Hand washing or cleaning in a special protective basket. No spinning, no harsh chemicals. Form drying to preserve shape.
Next-day express
Need your cap for the weekend? We offer express service with 24-hour turnaround. We pick up and deliver to your address.
Quality guarantee
If your cap does not come back in perfect condition — we fix it at no extra cost. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Professional cap washing
Full 6-step process — from material assessment to shape forming and quality control. Pickup and delivery available in Lublin.
Price from
20 PLNPrice depends on material and level of soiling
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What our clients say
Google Maps reviews from clients who entrusted us with their caps.
"I have a collection of running baseball caps — after the season they looked terrible. I was afraid to machine wash after ruining one. At Gorące Żelazko every cap came back like new, visors straight, colours vibrant. Highly recommend!"
"Kids' baseball caps collect unbelievable amounts of dirt. I bring them here regularly — they know how to wash them without deformation. Fast, clean, and reasonably priced."
Frequently asked questions about cap washing
Baseball cap, wool hat, or beret - here is what to know before you hand it over.
Can I wash a baseball cap in the washing machine?
We do not recommend it. The visor has a stiffening insert that bends or cracks in the drum, and an older cardboard visor can fall apart completely. Prints and bright colours fade at higher temperatures. If you must try at home, hand wash only in cool water and dry the cap on something that holds the crown shape - never in a tumble dryer.
How do you wash a cap without deforming the visor?
We hand wash caps or clean them in a special protective basket, with no spinning. Sweatband stains are spot-treated. Drying is the key step: we place the cap on a form that holds the shape of the crown and visor, and dry it at room temperature. Finally we straighten the visor and check the symmetry - it comes back like new.
What temperature should a cap be washed at?
Usually cool to lukewarm water, up to 30°C. Higher heat shrinks wool, loosens the visor, and washes colour out of prints. That is why we match temperature and detergent to the material - a cotton baseball cap is handled differently from a wool hat or beret. Hot water is the most common reason home cap washing goes wrong.
Do you wash wool caps and berets too?
Yes. Wool caps and berets are washed at low temperature with a dedicated detergent, dried flat, and gently steamed to bring back fluffiness and volume. We also wash knitted, sports, and baseball caps. Hats and scarves are on our list as well - every type is treated according to its material.
How much does cap washing cost in Lublin?
Cap washing starts from 20 PLN. The price depends on the material and how dirty the cap is - a simple baseball cap is a different job from delicate wool or a hat that needs reshaping. We give you an exact price the moment we see it. You can find the full list on our pricing page.
How fast is it, and can you pick up in Lublin?
Standard turnaround is 48 hours, and if you need the cap for the weekend we offer 24-hour express. We also provide pickup and delivery across Lublin, so you do not have to come by specially - though you are welcome at ul. Wrońska 2. You can call or message us in English; just dial +48 503 400 206 and we will arrange it.
Leave your cap in specialist hands
Call us or visit us at ul. Wrońska 2 in Lublin. We will pick up your cap and deliver it back clean, refreshed, and in perfect shape.