Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to clean a white hat [title] Examine the hat. [step] Before you decide to wash a white hat, you should carefully examine it. Look at how the hat is stitched, at the headband, and at the brim.

Ending1: Be sure that all of these things are fully removed. [substeps] Some hats also come with special pockets for washing, so ensure that these details are absent before you wash the hat. Ending2: If the hat appears to be constructed of quality material, has durable stitching, and has a plastic brim, it is a good candidate for washing. [substeps] Do not attempt to wash a hat with a cardboard visor. Ending3: You can identify imperfections if your hat feels stiff and should never be cleaned. [substeps] It is important to consider if your hat is made from leather, rubber, or suede, which could damage the machine. Ending4: Inspect the brim and creases for patterns, tears, or a buildup of hair. [substeps] You may also ask the sales associate at the shop where you purchased the hat how often it is cleaned.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4