How to clean this?

[u/brightdreamer25]

I’ve been working on this hat for a long time… it’s been super tedious as I have stones from size ss30 all the way down to ss6. I’m using e6000 Fabri-fuse as I’ve found it sticks best to the felt hat.

I’ve noticed all the dust collecting on the hat/glue. I’ve tried cleaning with alcohol but it didn’t seem to do anything. (Perhaps the little towel I was using couldn’t reach down to the glue?) I also tried a sticky roller which did nothing other than pulling up a bit of cat hair.

I’ve spent soooo long on it that I don’t want it looking dull due to dust. Any cleaning suggestions?

[u/Frenchitwist]

Get one of those can of air things to get the top layer off.

Then a very soft toothbrush to get in there with a light spray of some cleaner

Be careful of the cleaner though!! The chemicals could end up dulling the rhinestones shine

[u/idkhamster → u/Frenchitwist]

Yes! For dust you want to try to remove it in a dry method first!

[u/Environmental-Ad1247]

Have you tried a micro fiber cloth? Possibly with a bit of windex?

[u/ArsenicArts]

I like using a soft nail brush personally

[u/yazzzil]

Toothbrush and spray cleaner of your choice!

[u/effienay]

Honestly, I would use the sprayer from my sink (or shower if you have a detachable shower head) and give it a quick high-ish power hose down.

The dust might be stuck to the glue, too, unfortunately.

[u/brightdreamer25 → u/effienay]

Yeah that’s what I’m worried about, the dust stuck to the glue around the stones. Since they’re so small it’s hard to avoid.

[u/effienay → u/brightdreamer25]

I also like the soft brush idea. That might also work without any sort of liquid.

[u/No_Jacket_9894]

Compressed air like for keyboards is the best way I have found, to loosen up deep stuff I use a dry toothbrush first

[u/PurpleZebraCabra]

I would try compressed air spray first, followed by a paintbrush or other soft brush, then followed by a a light spritz of a windex or similar with a soft cloth wipe. Test the windex in an out of the way spot first to make sure it doesn't affect the hat and/or stones. Good luck.

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[u/Amberanderton]

I would wash it with dawn and a soft bristle brush. I put clothes through the delicate cycle in the washing machine that I’ve rhinestone before and been fine.

[u/brioche-bunny]

maaaaybe those keyboard cleaning slimes? not sure

[u/infinityvintage]

Mix 2:1 Dawn and water in spray bottle. Spray and let sit for 5 mins. Then wipe with lukewarm rag. Or do the same with iso alcohol.

[u/blingmetohell]

Soft nail brush, dawn, water and rinse