You can keep your feet dry in wet weather by wearing rubber boots.They are the perfect footwear for farm activities.You can usually clean the outside of your boots with a garden hose.If you notice the inside needs to be cleaned as well after cleaning the outside, you can use a rag and soap.When your boots are clean, keep them protected with automotive tire protectant and sun shields.
Step 1: Light dirt and grime can be wiped away.
If your boots are not dirty, you can usually clean them with a damp cloth.After every use of your boots, do this to prevent dirtiness from building up.One way to increase the dirt fighting potential of your cloth is to mix dish soap with water.Use your rag to wipe down the boots.Your boots should be wiped from top to bottom.You are less likely to cause dirt to build up on parts of the boots.
Step 2: You can remove dirtiness with a hose.
Take your boots to a place in your yard where you can spray them with water from a hose.It may take a while before the dirtiness loosens.After most of the dirtiness has been removed, wipe it away with a damp cloth.If you don't have a yard to wash your boots in, you can wash them in your bathtub or shower.Combine baking soda with warm water for mud that doesn't want to come off.Rub this on the mud and wait 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing the solution.
Step 3: It's difficult to clean the soles of your boots.
Caution is needed when using a brush on boots.The boots can be damaged by stiff bristle brushes.Use a soft bristle scrub brush.Don't use a brush on the upper parts of the brush.Moderate pressure is used when scrubbing.Failure to do so can cause premature wear on the rubber.You can get into the grooves on the soles of your boots with an old toothbrush.A magic eraser can be used to clean rubber soles.
Step 4: Skew marks can be erased with oil.
Your rubber boots may become discolored over time.The oil should be applied to a soft cloth.Rub the cloth on the marks to get rid of them.If the rag-oil technique didn't work on your marks, you can use a gum eraser.To make them disappear, apply this gently.
Step 5: Air dry your boots.
Air drying is the best way to dry boots.If you can, wash them with a clean, dry rag.The newspaper should be inserted into each boot.Remove the wet newspaper from the boots after a few hours.Continue this process if the boots are wet.Newspaper will help them keep their shape by absorbing water in their boots.
Step 6: If necessary, dry your boots with a hair dryer.
If you need your boots for another excursion, you should wipe the water away with a dry rag.The hair dryer should be set to low at the inside of the boot.
Step 7: Take a cleaning solution and mix it.
A 14 of a gallon (1 L) of hot water can be put in a bucket.You can distribute the soap throughout the water by stirring it with your hand.
Step 8: Clean the inside of the boot.
Use a clean rag.To thoroughly wipe the inside of each boot, use this.You should rinse your rag frequently in the solution throughout the process.To get rid of the soap, use a wet, clean rag.
Step 9: Bad odors can be removed from the inside of your boots.
Take a spray bottle and fill it with two things.The solution should be sprayed on the inside of the boot.The bad odor can be caused bybacteria and organisms.
Step 10: Use a tire protectant to protect the outside of your boots.
Adding shine to your boots can be done with an automotive tire protectant.In the automotive section of big box stores and at automotive stores, these can be found.The best results can be achieved by applying tire protectant to your boots every six months.
Step 11: Your boots should be protected from light.
The rubber of your boots will break down if there is direct sunlight.Store your boots in a paper bag to protect them from the light.If you plan on drying your boots outside, do it in a place that doesn't get a lot of sunlight.
Step 12: White marks can be removed from your boots.
White marks on your boots are caused by compounds in the rubber rising to the surface.This is not harmful to your boots.If you want to remove this, use a rag with a few drops of olive oil.The marks should disappear with a circular motion.A boot buffer or rubber boot shining products.Most general retailers and shoe stores carry these.