{"id":6779,"date":"2019-03-28T14:13:41","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T14:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=6779"},"modified":"2019-03-28T14:13:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T14:13:43","slug":"clean-dirty-hiking-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/clean-dirty-hiking-boots\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Dirty Hiking Boots: Handy Cleaning Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hiking boots are built to be taken into extreme environments. Designed to be taken through muddy trails that haven’t been maintained in years. Before you toss your muddy boots into the closet you need to make sure they’re clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regularly clean your boots and they’ll likely last years. Since most hiking boots are waterproof, it doesn’t even take that much work. You don’t even have to clean your boots immediately, too tired, just clean them tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning your boots isn’t just about making them look pretty. You don’t have to clean them today, but every day you put it off damages your boots in the following ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t Panic! You most likely didn’t destroy your hiking boots by ignoring a little dirt. That’s not an excuse to be lazy! Just like your skin leather can be re-moisturized using a leather boot conditioner. I’ve been using Fiebing’s Saddle Soap<\/a> for years to clean\/remoisturize my leather products and follow that up with Bickmore Leather Conditioner<\/a>. Those two products will revitalize leather that’s older than I am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most hiking boots come straight from the factory ready to go. They’re treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish that makes them completely waterproof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time that water repellent will eventually wear away. With products like Sno-Seal <\/a>and Nikwax Leather Restoring Spray<\/a>, you can re-waterproof your boots in no time. (check out my guide on waterproofing hiking boots<\/a>) Just keep in mind that there’s I’ve tried a lot of different waterproofing products throughout my life and they all stain your boots. Most of the time it’s a subtle color change, but they will end up slightly darker. If you spray on the treatment evenly you probably won’t even notice the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since most hiking boots are waterproof cleaning them isn’t all that difficult. A little bit of dirt\/dust can be cleaned off by simply running your boots under running water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a thorough cleaning, you’ll have to use a boot cleaner. Before you go out and clean your boots, keep the following tips in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning your hiking boots really isn’t all that difficult. Just run your boots under water and brush them vigorously. With suede\/nubuck boots you’ll need a dedicated soft bristle brush<\/a>, you can use a regular dish cleaning brush with full grain leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just go to town vigourously brushing the outside of your boots. Make sure you get out all those little pebbles jammed in your soles and dirt\/grime caked in the cracks. For stubborn dirt soak your boots in a tub of water and hose them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning the outside of your boots is only half the battle. Since you’re probably going on long hikes your boots are bound to get funky. Don’t Panic, it’s easy to get rid of that stinky foot smell, we’ve all grown to hate. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRe-Moisturizing Leather<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
WaterProofing Hiking Boots<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Caution: Waterproofing Treatment Stains Boots<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
How To Clean Dirty Hiking Boots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For Your Consideration<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning Your Hiking Boots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Clean The Inside of Your Boots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n