Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots

RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By Kayla (Guest Post) (10/08/2008) So does the white vinegar actually work on cleaning the salt stains? I just got uggs and I'm scared that when it comes to removing the salt satins in the winter it will ruin them and they are really expensive. So does the vinegar actually work without ruining them? Thanks :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By Naomi (Guest Post) (02/17/2008) White vinegar makes your boots smell funny. I tried it once and the smell was horrible. So if you have a little money to spare, you can buy a product at UGG, its a shampoo for suede boots and it costs like 15$. Just follow the instructions in the back and it works really well. Putting your boots afterwards over steam, and brushing them with a wire brush in ONE direction works well also. If you wanna avoid getting salt stains, get a stain and water repellent for suede and apply it on dry, clean boots and let them sit overnight. Reapply once a week and that should work well. If you cant buy the UGG product, use white vinegar but don't get frustrated if it doesn't work the first time because thats usually the case. You should usually dilute 1/2 cup vinegar in 1/2 cup warm water. Dealing with salt stains right away is always better than waiting until the salt has already sinked into the suede because that makes it harder to remove! GOOD LUCK! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By Micky (Guest Post) (02/12/2008) Oooh brilliant! I've got salt on my suede walking boots and thought it might be vinegar and this confirms it. I'll get some tomorrow. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By NC (Guest Post) (02/10/2008) Has any one tried rubbing alcohol? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (02/10/2008) I used white vinegar and it worked really well. I wasn't even all that fussy about how I did it...I just squirted a little on the stain and brushed with an old nail brush, repeating the process as I worked my way around the boot (an old toothbrush would work well too, I'm sure). Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By mikela (Guest Post) (01/20/2008) Thanks a lot! I tried it right now. I guess I'll just have to wait and see! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By alyssa (Guest Post) (12/26/2007) Good call on the white vinegar, I thought I'd never be able to wear my boots again. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By AR (Guest Post) (10/01/2007) I used hairspray sprayed two coats and rinsed with water! It seemed to work for my stained black suede boots. I think this is a nicer method ...because I HATE the smell of vinegar! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By (Guest Post) (02/19/2007) thanks i'll try it Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By mpa (Guest Post) (02/16/2007) i used balsamic vingear and diluted it with water waiting for my boots to dry i didnt have any white vinegar hopefully it doesnt get ruined =D Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By guest (Guest Post) (01/22/2006) WOW!!! incredible, i SAVED my new suede boots!!! THANK YOU!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By donna (Guest Post) (12/27/2005) Report Spam or Abuse Removing Salt from Boots Post by ThriftyFun (3731) | (03/15/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Sidewalk salt can stain suede boots, and is especially noticeable on dark colored boots. To clean off the white marks, wipe the suede with a clean cloth dipped in white vinegar. It works like magic! By zballoongirl Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post By Denise Wilding (Guest Post) (02/03/2005) I use a rag soaked in vinegar, dab it on the salt stain. It may take several applications. When the boot is dry, I then steam the boot over a pan of boiling water while brushing the suede with a wire brush. Boot comes out looking like new. Just be careful not to burn yourself. There is a product called suede renew which can be applied when the boot is clean and dry. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Salt Stains on Black Suede Boots Post by sjackie2000 (77) | (11/25/2004) Profile | Contact The best way to remove salt stains on boots is to take a rag and soak it in white vinegar, then wring it out. Use this rag to dab at the salt stains. You might have to dip in vinegar again. Then rinse with clear water. After they dry, just brush the nap back into place. Easy as pie! Report Spam or Abuse