How to clean timberlands at home?

Timberlands are among the five best shoes in the world. For already a year they have been incredibly popular. Almost every teenager in the world puts on his legs in them in the autumn-winter season. Such a stir is justified, because the boots not only look stylish, they also have high frost resistance, reliability and water resistance. Having bought such, you definitely will not lose. However, sooner or later you will have to face the question, is it possible and how to clean, care, process and wash timberlands at home? We assure you that this is quite possible, and now we will tell you how to do it.

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Proper cleaning

Often people try to clean timberlands, as usual they clean their skin, and this is absolutely wrong. You need to remember the nuances that may arise with nubuck and oil nubuck (the materials that make these shoes).

The most important rule is regularity. Get rid of pollution right away, because sometimes even very experts will not be able to cope with a very neglected situation.

Preparatory stage

It is very important to prepare a little before cleaning timber at home, since 50% of getting a good result depends on it:

1. First of all, it is recommended to dry the shoes to dry completely. To do this, place spacers inside the shoe (so that there is no deformation). Leave it in a well-ventilated area, and even better - in the shade on the street.
2. The second step is to clean the dirt with a dry brush. If this is not done, then proceeding to cleaning, you just smear it.

How to clean timber from nubuck?

This material is similar to suedebut differs in the increased water resistance. If you purchased timber from nubuck, you need to purchase a special product that supports this feature and repels water.

Important! Spray their shoes immediately after purchase and every time before going out.

However, it can only be saved from water, pollution and damage must be combated as follows:

• If you have such an opportunity, you need to remove traces of dirt as soon as possible before it dries. This is best done with a special brush, but you can also use the usual one for teeth. Operate with sweeping movements. After - moisten the timberlands with a damp cloth and let them dry.
• If the dirt has managed to dry, you can remove it in the following way. Dilute the soap foam by adding a teaspoon of salt. Apply it to dirt and leave until the surface is saturated. It remains only to remove traces of dirt with a brush.
• The usual eraser (stationery) gum will help get rid of scratches.

Important! It is recommended that you walk the eraser over the surface once a month, as this will refresh the appearance of the shoes.

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How to clean oil nubuck timberlands?

Timberlands made from oil nubuck are also very popular.

Important! The peculiarity of this material is that it has a special fat layer, due to which the shoes become less susceptible to pollution.

Cleaning Procedure:

• The main rule for caring for this model is to always carry a brush with you, since if dirt does appear on the surface, it will quickly absorb and it will be quite difficult to remove it.
• Cleaning should also be carried out with a special or toothbrush, as well as a soft cloth with an eraser.
• A good solution would be to purchase an aerosol care product. You can do this in any industrial store.

Important! Do not forget to test the selected product in an inconspicuous area of ​​shoes.

Cleaning Rules:

• Avoid completely wet timberlands, as they can be deformed. That is why you can not clean under running water.
• If you decide to use a stain remover or any other chemical product, then remember that it can only be used after “dry” cleaning with a regular brush.
• As for the choice of means to clean timber from dirt, it must be intended for nubuck.
• Apply the funds first on a brush, cloth or sponge and only then on the shoes, but not vice versa.
• In no case should you put your shoes on the battery or use any other electrical appliances for drying, because from them the timberlands can lose their original characteristics, become rough and deformed.

Important! To consolidate and extend the result, the last step in cleaning is to impregnate the timber with water-repellent impregnation.

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Old spots

Unfortunately, getting rid of a stain that has already been on this shoe for a long time can only be done with a solvent, but its use will have a very detrimental effect. For this reason, if removing the dirt on time did not work, it is best to paint over the stain.

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In this article, we looked at the basic rules of how to clean timberlands. Follow our tips and tricks, and you will never have any difficulties in caring for such a fashionable shoe.