My friend’s Ugg boots had an ugly salt stain – water and vinegar can clean it but my method has no lingering smell
A CLEANING expert has revealed how he removed a difficult stain from an Ugg boot.
While water and vinegar might be the traditional method to remove grime, the pro’s technique has no lingering smell.
TikToker Clean That Up (@cleanthatup) is a janitor and “clean freak” who loves to share tips and tricks.
In one video, he revealed the odor-free way he removed a salt stain from his friend’s suede boot.
He started by gently using an eraser to buff away the stain.
The janitor said you should be careful because if you rub too hard, you could remove some of the color from the boot.
The next step is to buff away the eraser shavings with a soft-bristled brush.
Once you lightly erase and brush away the salt rim, there will be some residue left behind.
The final step is to use a damp towel to remove what remains, and then give the shoes one final brush and let them dry.
If this doesn’t work, you can always mix one tablespoon of distilled white vinegar with one cup of water.
“Dip a clean cloth or cue tip in the mix and gently dab on the stains,” the janitor said.
“Next, dampen a sponge with clean water and wet the boots evenly, but avoid soaking to prevent watermarks,” he added.
To achieve the “best results,” add some paper towels to the shoe to help it dry.
One more trick: Before you clean the whole shoe, test one spot to prevent discoloration.
People in the comments section loved the cleaning hack.
“A real hero,” one person wrote.
“This is awesome,” a second said.
“I have to try this,” a third added. “Thanks.”
The cleaning pro shared one final tip when someone asked if it was possible to prevent the salt stain from happening altogether.
“I suggest using a protective/waterproof spray,” he said. “Ugg makes one if I remember correctly.”
Currently, an Ugg care kit sells for $34.95 via Amazon.
