Alright, let me tell you how I cleaned those football badges and made them look brand new. First off, I gathered all the stuff I needed. I grabbed a soft – bristled brush, some mild soap, a bowl of warm water, and a couple of clean microfiber cloths.
I started by taking the football badges off whatever they were attached to. You know, sometimes they’re on jackets or caps. It was a bit of a hassle to get them off without damaging the fabric around them, but I managed.
Then, I filled the bowl with warm water and added a little bit of mild soap. I swished it around to make some suds. I gently placed the badges into the soapy water. I let them soak for about 10 minutes. You could see the dirt starting to loosen up.
After the soaking time, I took one badge out at a time. I picked up the soft – bristled brush and started to scrub the badge gently. I focused on the areas with the most dirt, like the edges and the parts with detailed designs. I didn’t scrub too hard, ’cause I didn’t want to damage the colors or the fabric of the badge.
Once I felt like I’d scrubbed all the dirt off, I rinsed the badge under running water. I made sure all the soap was gone. You don’t want any soap residue left on the badge, ’cause that could make it look dull later.
Next, I took a clean microfiber cloth and patted the badge dry. I didn’t rub it hard, just gently pressed the cloth against the badge to soak up the water. Then, I laid the badges flat on another clean microfiber cloth to air – dry completely. This took a few hours, but I was patient.
Finally, when the badges were completely dry, I put them back where they belonged. And man, they looked like new! They were shiny and clean, and all the dirt and grime were gone. It was really worth the effort, and now I know how to keep my football badges looking great.