Looking after your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots will ensure that they remain as clean and comfortable as they day you bought them. Before wear it is advisable to treat your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots with a water and stain repellent to avoid any staining. This will prevent dirt and oil from soaking into the sheepskin and cause any dirt to remain on the surface, making them much easier to clean. Such a spray is readily available from larger supermarkets, department stores or your local shoe shop. To avoid any damage during this process please read the accompanying instructions very carefully. Evenly spray the surface of the sheepskin with your water and stain repellent until it appears wet, but not soaked. Then leave your boots to dry naturally for at least 24 hours. Do not leave them in direct heat or sunlight. Once dry brush your boots lightly in one direction with a very soft bristle brush.
Unfortunately not all stains can be prevented. If your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots should become stained do not put them in the washing machine. You will need to treat the stains by hand. Although sheepskin cleansers and conditioners do exist, they are not always easy to get hold of. Instead you can try treating the stains with shampoo. As it designed for your head and many people take a great deal of care over their hair, shampoos are usually much gentler than other soaps or cleaning products. Dampen your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots with clean, cold water and apply a small amount of sheepskin cleanser and conditioner (or shampoo if you are unable to get hold of this) to a clean, moist sponge. Do not apply the cleanser directly onto the boot. Gently scrub the stained areas using a delicate, circular motion. If you scrub too hard you may damage the surface of the sheepskin making the stain even more obvious. Rinse your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots in clean, cold water. Again, you should allow them to dry naturally for at least 24 hours, keeping them out of direct heat or sunlight. It is also a good idea, especially if they are long boots, to stuff them with a hand towel or tea towel to help them keep their shape. Once dry lightly brush.
Unfortunately not all stains can be prevented. If your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots should become stained do not put them in the washing machine. You will need to treat the stains by hand. Although sheepskin cleansers and conditioners do exist, they are not always easy to get hold of. Instead you can try treating the stains with shampoo. As it designed for your head and many people take a great deal of care over their hair, shampoos are usually much gentler than other soaps or cleaning products. Dampen your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots with clean, cold water and apply a small amount of sheepskin cleanser and conditioner (or shampoo if you are unable to get hold of this) to a clean, moist sponge. Do not apply the cleanser directly onto the boot. Gently scrub the stained areas using a delicate, circular motion. If you scrub too hard you may damage the surface of the sheepskin making the stain even more obvious. Rinse your sheepskin ‘ugg’ boots in clean, cold water. Again, you should allow them to dry naturally for at least 24 hours, keeping them out of direct heat or sunlight. It is also a good idea, especially if they are long boots, to stuff them with a hand towel or tea towel to help them keep their shape. Once dry lightly brush.
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