Buying a new UGG pair is an investment. Because you want the value of your money, you will find all the excuses and everything to wear your boots or slippers, especially when the cold weather arrives. The problem: Although they are durable and warm, UGGs are made of a very sensitive material. Like the other suede shoes you love so much, the sheepskin outside has all traces of water, salt stains, mud stains, etc.
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Applying sheepskin protection before first use is the best defense. However, follow the tips below for cleaning the UGGs outlined by Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's cleaning laboratory, if you are inevitably in a stained situation. Since you can't just throw your UGG in the washing machine (unfortunately, we don't know), this step-by-step guide focuses on common stains (salt, water, and mud) and shows that cleaning Uggs isn't that easy is. complicated noises.
How to get rid of water stains in UGGs
Since the sheepskin lining keeps your feet warm and warm, UGGs are best suited for cold and sad days. However, rain or snow are the worst nightmare of the sheepskin, making your boots more prone to damage. If a selected area of the boots is wet, wipe the rest of the boots evenly with a damp cloth to avoid streaks or lines. However, if you are arriving late, do the following:
- Rub the damp areas with a dry cloth.
- Fill the boots with paper towels and let them protect from direct heat.
- If necessary, clean with a special suede cleaner and a damp cloth as recommended.
How to clean UGG salt
As if rain and snow weren't dirty enough, salt from the streets and sidewalks can leave an undesirable white tinge in the suede and sheepskin shoes. Before treating salt, Forte recommends treating water stains first to avoid stains, lines, or other damage. Then follow this step by step:
- Mix a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Apply the solution to the salt stains with a cloth.
- Rinse with a cloth soaked in water and dry with a dry cloth.
- let dry
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How to clean the sludge from UGG
And you thought puddles were the biggest problem. If it turns out that the stain you've crossed is muddy, you're in luck: dry stains are much easier to remove than water and salt stains.
- Let the mud dry completely.
- Brush as much mud as possible. If there is anything left, use a suede cleaner .
How to clean the skin in UGG
After wearing it for months, the previously spongy fur in the UGG may appear matt and opaque. While you can't just throw UGG in the washing machine to drink soda right away, there is an easy way to restore the Sherpa's natural state. If an unpleasant smell without socks is your biggest problem, this two-step process also deodorises them.
- Sprinkle baking soda into your UGG and let it stand overnight.
- Soak up or brush out the remaining baking powder.
How to clean other sensitive stains from UGG
Maybe you fell on your sand pair and spilled coffee . Or maybe you managed to drop a pen on your foot and leave a noticeable mark on your blushing beauties. In any situation, try this customizable approach to remove minor stains:
- First polish the stain with a chamois brush, a nail file, a toothbrush or a dry towel.
- If the stain persists, apply a suede cleaner with a dry cloth.
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