How to Clean Leather Boots

There are a number of tips on how to clean leather boots that can be of help to anyone who owns some pair of such prized shoes. To keep the shine of your boots, you need to have them polished. And this will enable the cleaned surface to absorb the polish to retain the shine.

Boots are made from a range of materials and this gives them varying durability, while not discounting the impact of use and care.

If you take the time to give your leather boots the needed cleaning and treatment each month, you will be able to keep them in good condition.

List of cleaning ingredients

A clean cloth is the first ingredient you need to keep your leather boots clean if all you need is to wipe off water drops.

The same care will be needed if mud splashes on your boots, except that this time, wet wipes will do the trick. Use a dry cloth to wipe off any water remnant after using wet wipes on the boots,

While the use of a leather cleaner will always be recommended, some DIY ingredients are also worthy to be mentioned here.

The recommended cleaning items are:

  1. Leather cleaner
  2. Oil and Wax
  3. Saddle soap
  4. Soft dry fabric
  5. Olive Oil.

A step-by-step approach

Scuff

  1. Eliminate scuff using toothpaste
  2. Get a non-gel brand and dab on the affected area of the boots
  3. Use a soft fabric to rub it off.

Oils

  1. Oils and grease can be removed using baking soda
  2. Sprinkle a bit of baking soda on the affected parts
  3. Get a clean cloth and make it damp
  4. Use the damp cloth to rub in the baking soda
  5. It is preferable you do this at night and leave the treatment on till the following morning
  6. In the morning, use a soft cloth to gently wipe off any trace of powder.
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Ink

  1. If ink drops are visible on your leather boots, use a nail polish
  2. Cotton swabs should be used to apply the nail polish
  3. Gently blot the ink stains till it becomes invisible
  4. Use a damp cloth to clean the remnants of the nail polish
  5. Use a towel to dry up the boots.

The cleaning procedure

If you have a wardrobe that includes some pumps, sneakers, and boots made of leather, it will be worth the while for you to know how to keep them durable.

Leather fades away with poor handling and you can have its best with the proper care

Here is what you need to do to keep your boots clean and durable. Follow the process in the order stated below to get the best outcome.

Using a leather cleaner

  1. Leather cleaners are recommended when stains that are not easily cleaned off are visible on your leather boots.
  2. Generic leather cleaners are available in the stores
  3. Saddle soaps are also good options to use for visible stains.

First Step: Lace Removal

  1. Take off the laces from the boots
  2. The laces need to checked to see if they are soiled
  3. You can have them washed and tumble-dried.

Second Step: Dirt Removal

  1. You need to look out for hanging dirt or debris on the leather boots
  2. Do not scratch your boots to avoid damage
  3. Use a clean soft fabric to wipe your boots to rid them of any dirt.

Third Step: Soap Wash

  1. Pick your dish soap and add it to a bit of warm water in a bowl
  2. Warm soapy water eliminates scuff from leather boots
  3. Dip a soft cloth in the bowl
  4. Wring the cloth
  5. Use the cloth to wipe the outer covering of the leather boots.
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Fourth Step: Clean off the Soap

  1. You need to remove the soap dregs from the leather boots
  2. Get a second clean cloth
  3. Damp it a bit with little water
  4. Wipe the soap dregs from the leather boots with the damp cloth
  5. Get a dry towel to clean off moisture from the leather boots.

Fifth Step: Leather Conditioning

The use of a leather conditioner will put some shine on your boots and protect it from stain patches

  1. Get a leather conditioner
  2. Apply this to your leather boots till it lather
  3. Wait till the lather dries off in about 15 minutes
  4. Get a soft fabric to buff the boots till they are shiny.

Sixth Step: Aeration

  1. Allow your boots get some air
  2. Be careful not to put them right under the sun or its rays
  3. Do not use a heater either as this can crack the leather or make it fade it faster
  4. Put them under a shade.

Smooth leather boots

Some leather boots are made from smooth-touch leather. To clean this type of boots, a boot cream or polish is needed.

  1. firstly, get a clean cloth
  2. Hold the cloth with a finger and dab some polish on it
  3. Using a circular pattern, rub it on the boots to get to every spot
  4. Take a small circle at a time as you rub
  5. When you are through with the second boot, the first one will be fairly dry
  6. Use a brush to create a luster on the leather boots in a gentle way
  7. Just persist with the brushing until the boots are shiny

Brushing leather boots

  1. Take off the laces
  2. When you need to brush your leather boots, be sure to clean it with a clean soft cloth
  3. Start cleaning with a damp cloth and use a dry towel to remove any leftover of moisture
  4. The brush you need to use on leather boots (non-suede) should be stiff-bristled or a horsehair type
  5. Begin brushing on a gentle note
  6. Move from a part of the leather boots to the other, till it regains its glow.
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Conclusion

An important logic that should be borne in mind is to act as soon as you notice any stains on your leather boots. This is necessary to prevent the stains from working their way into the leather.

Always use a dry cloth to remove the dampness caused by the use of wet wipes and your leather boots will keep its shine.

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