How to Clean Dirt Stains Off Timberland Boots at Home

Even rugged Timberland boot styles aren't immune from dirt stains.

Timberland offers a variety of boot styles that range from ultra-rugged to fashionable. The upward price of $220 for boots reflects the brand's material quality and design, but it also makes unavoidable dirt stains especially troubling. Fortunately, cleaning dirt and mud stains from your Timberland boots only requires a few basic tools and careful treatment, not professional attention.

Things You'll Need

• Stiff bristled brush
• Suede or nubuck brush
• Cleaner bar

Instructions

1. Purchase a suede dry cleaning kit that includes a cleaning bar and stiff bristled brush.

2. Scrub the material with the dry, stiff bristled brush to remove any caked mud or dirt from the stain. Eliminating large chunks and particles of dirt from the surface allows the cleaning solution to penetrate the material more effectively.

3. Apply the cleaning bar on the back heel of your boot, or another inconspicuous area, to test the product and see how the material and bar interact.

4. Massage the cleaning bar over the stained area until the dirt begins to fade.

5. Rub the suede or nubuck brush over the previously stained material to restore the textured leather nap.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply a leather-protecting solution to your Timberland boots at least twice a year to minimize stain damage.

• Clean the entire boot surface when using foaming or cream cleanser.

References

• Timberland: Renewbuck Suede and Nutbuck Cleaner
• Timberland: Footwear Dry Cleaning Kit
• Timberland: Corporate Timeline - History