How to Make Your Boots Look New

Boots are popular, comfortable, and durable accessories in many different styles. The cleaning process differs when it comes to restoring or cleaning your boots because it’s different for each material type. Here is your quick and easy guide on how to clean different types of boots.

1. Leather boots

1️⃣ Start by removing the shoelaces (if any), soles, and inserts.

2️⃣ Brush the loose dirt from the boots with a horsehair brush or a soft cotton cloth. Ensure you’re rigorous and brush every part of the boot, including the corners.

3️⃣ Mix a bowl of water with a few tablespoons of soap. Dip a cotton cloth or a toothbrush into the soapy water solution and wipe it over the boots in a circular manner. Be thorough and get in all the nooks and crannies of the boots to remove the dirt.

4️⃣ Now, wipe the solution off the boots with a clean damp cloth and let them air dry (you can also use a blow dryer or a fan).

2. Suede boots

1️⃣ Begin using a suede brush (a nail brush or toothbrush will work too) to remove dirt and debris from the boots while using gentle strokes. Don’t forget to brush in the same direction the suede naturally goes.

2️⃣ For the remaining marks, use constant back-and-forth pressure, preferably with a suede eraser, but a regular eraser will work fine as well.

3️⃣ If your suede boots have a particular stain that doesn’t budge, you can try rubbing alcohol or white vinegar. Just dip the corner of a cloth in vinegar or rubbing alcohol and gently massage it on the stain while being careful not to soak the suede.

3. UGG boots

1️⃣First, wipe any loose dirt and debris with a suede brush. For stubborn stains, use a suede eraser.

2️⃣ In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar.

3️⃣ Dip a damp cloth into the mixture and gently wipe any stains your boots have. After that, get another damp cloth and wipe the vinegar solution off.

4️⃣ Place them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Because these boots don’t have a lot of structure, stuff the inside with paper or towels to help them keep their shape while drying.

4. Timberland boots

1️⃣ Start by removing the shoelaces.

2️⃣ Wipe off all the dirt and mud with a microfiber towel. For deep stains, use a suede eraser.

3️⃣ Next, get a suede cleaner and apply it all over the boot with a horsehair brush or a cloth. Wipe the boots in a circular motion.

4️⃣ For the sole, use a more stiff brush or even a toothbrush to get all the dirt out. Remove as much of the cleaner as you’re able to. Allow the boots to dry for 24 hours.

5. Rain boots

1️⃣ Grab a sponge or towel and some shoe cleaner (dish soap can also work).

2️⃣ Wipe the boots in a circular motion, including over any stains.

3️⃣ For that white film that forms over rubber (called bloom) pour a little olive oil on a towel and wipe the boots.

4️⃣ Rinse them with water and let them air dry.

Bonus: Look what we found!

It is incredible to see a Reddit user’s post stating, ’’I bought these at the thrift shop for $11,’’ with attached real-life photos. It proves that we can surely restore our boots before throwing them away or thinking of purchasing a new pair.

The first photo was taken after the boots were used in watery, snowy, and icy conditions. The user went on to say, ’’The second is after some leather balm, cream polish, and a horse hair brush.’’ © LoopholeTravel / Reddit

How about you? Have you ever gone through a boot-cleaning process like this? Please share your B&A photos below, we’d love to see them.