How often have you walked through a freshly salted road and worried about whether or not you ruined your boots? Probably often, if you live in an environment that has snowy winters. Especially if you have a pair of UGG boots, which can be quite costly. If you’re ever confronted with getting salt on your UGG boots, here are a few steps to follow to clean the salt off of your UGGs.
Know the Material of Your UGG
First of all, you need to know what UGGs are made of. The materials used to make UGG boots greatly affects the course of action in caring for them. UGG boots are made of genuine Australian sheepskin. Sheepskin is durable but delicate and needs to be treated with care. Proceed with caution so you don’t destroy the material.
UGG Australia Sheepskin Cleaner and Conditioner
Next, you should invest in a bottle of UGG Australia Sheepskin Cleaner and Conditioner. A bottle of this cleaner is only $10 on the UGG Australia official website and is specially formulated to clean the sheepskin material without being too rough.
Moisten the Affected Area
Once you have obtained a bottle of the sheepskin cleaner, moisten (do not soak) the affected area with cold water. You should be doing this with a very soft wash cloth by hand, NEVER USE a washing machine.
How to Use the UGG Cleaner
Dilute the sheepskin cleaner with equal parts water and cleaner, but do not apply it directly to your boots. Put a small amount of the diluted cleaner on a wet sponge instead. Scrub the affected area on the boots very gently. Being too aggressive with your scrubbing or applying the cleaner without diluting it first will destroy your boots. You certainly don’t want that to happen.
Rinsing and Drying
After you have thoroughly scrubbed the salt-ridden areas, rinse the boots by hand in cold water. Crumple up some paper and stuff it inside of the boots for the sake of preserving the proper shape of the boots. Allow the boots to air dry naturally, but do not put them in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Brush Your UGGS
Once the UGG boots are completely dry, use a suede or nubuck brush to lightly brush the material in one direction. Once you have completed this step, your UGG boots should be good as new!
What do you need?
Cleaning salt off of UGG boots is relatively easy and cheap. The recommended sheepskin cleaner is only $10 and can be purchased on the official UGG Australia website. A soft, generic sponge can be purchased at any store for under a dollar.
To prevent having to undergo this cleaning process in the future, the obvious thing to do is avoid walking on salty roads or sidewalks. In addition, you should treat your UGG boots with a sheepskin water and stain repellent (available for purchase on UGG Australia’s official website for only $10) before ever wearing them out of the house. This repellent will provide a protective shield between your boots and all of nature’s wonders.
Alternative UGG Cleaning Methods
If you can’t obtain the recommended sheepskin cleaner, there are a few alternative cleaning methods you can try. However, these are not guaranteed and can actually make the salt stain worse. One method is as simple as using a baby wipe. Another method is to use a half-and-half white vinegar and water solution to dissolve the salt. For either of these alternative methods, be sure just to blot the salt stain as opposed to rubbing. Do not use any harsh cleaners that contain chemicals.
How to Keep Your UGGS Clean in the Future
Following these simple steps to clean your UGG boots and prevent future damage will insure you get a long life out of your boots. A little bit of care goes a long way.
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