How To Clean and Protect Uggs

Inside: Dealing with stains on your Ugg boots? Check out how to clean Ugg boots and protect them all winter too! Those dirty Ugg boots will look like new again.

Normally I am not a big shoe person. I don't own lots of shoes and I don't buy expensive shoes. My Uggs are my one exception. I love how warm they keep my feet in winter.

They are over 10 years old, so they do have some wear. I also wear them in the rain and snow all winter long, so I like to make sure they are protected from the elements. If you have ever wondered how to clean ugg boots check out these tips below.

How To Clean Uggs

It's very easy to take care of Uggs or any sheepskin boots. It just takes a few minutes every fall, before you start to wear them.

To help clean and care for them I recommend you have the following.

Items Needed:

• Microfiber Cloth
• Laundry Detergent (gentle is best)
• Rain and Stain Repellant (I use this one)
• Laundry Brush (I love this one!)

Cleaning Your Uggs

You will want to start by cleaning the sheepskin boots.

It helps to get any of the grime from the boots. It is amazing the dirt and dust that they get on them just from everyday wear.

Start by getting a bowl of warm water and the microfiber cloth.

Dampen the cloth in the bowl of warm water and wipe down the outside of the boots.

Just giving them a wipe-down will help them look a lot better and remove any dirt or dust.

Once you have wiped down the boots add some laundry detergent to the warm water.

I would add about 1 teaspoon for every cup of water.

You don't want a lot of soap, just a little.

Take your wet cloth and dip it in the soapy water. Now you can scrub any area that has spots or is very dirty.

I like to use the laundry brush to get the dirty areas clean. Just give it a little scrub.

The front toe area of my boots always gets very dirty.

When you get all the spots scrubbed down you can go back with fresh warm water and a cloth and wipe them down one last time.

Let them dry for a couple of hours or overnight.

I recommend using boot shapers to keep them upright. You can also roll up magazines and stick them in them to help them keep their shape.

Protecting Ugg Boots

When they are dry you can spray them with a rain and stain repellent. I recommend doing this outside so you don't get the repellent everywhere.

I love how much this protects them. The bottles can be expensive, but I have had the same bottle for the last 4 years.

Spray them thoroughly with the spray, including all of the seams. Let dry for 24 hours before wearing.

If it is a particularly bad winter I often repeat this process in January. I can tromp through snow, ice, and rain without worrying about my boots getting damaged.

With just a few minutes time you can keep your sheepskin boots looking great from year to year. With these simple tips on how to clean Ugg boots, you will keep them looking new!

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