How to Restore Ugg Boots That Have Been Washed in a Washing Machine
According to the UGG website, sheepskin boots became popular with surfers because the sheepskin wicked away moisture while keeping the feet warm. These same characteristics have made UGG boots famous worldwide. You should not machine-wash your UGG boots. Instead, purchase a cleaner formulated for suede or sheepskin. However, if you've already washed your UGG boots in the washing machine, you can restore their softness and shape with a little time and effort. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paper towels
- Suede brush or soft, short-bristled brush
- Brush for sheepskin or soft, short-bristled brush
Instructions
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Blot the boots dry with paper towels or a clean, dry cloth. Continue blotting until no more excess water comes off the boots, and they are damp but not soaking wet.
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Place the boots in a warm, dry area away from direct heat and sunlight. Lay them with the toes pointing up.
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Stuff paper towels into the toes of the boots to reshape them. If the calves of the boots are also misshapen from washing, stuff the entire boot. Leave the paper towels in the boots for 4 hours, or until the boots retain their shape when the paper towels are removed.
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Brush the suede or sheepskin exterior of the boots with a suede brush or a soft, short-bristled brush. Brushing the boots will soften the outer surfaces.
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Brush the sheepskin lining of the boots with a brush means for sheepskin or with a soft, short-bristled brush. Do not pull hard on the brush or the wool might break.
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Tips & Warnings
The sheepskin or suede may feel stiff at first. It should soften and become more pliable over time.
References
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Comments
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I got black paint on my chestnut color uugs, so I used my ugg cleaner and a little soap and scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed. It was just a drop of paint but it seemed like the black paint just spread once I started trying to clean it off. I rinsed and rinsed untill all soap was gone let them dry and brushed them with my ugg brush. The toe of the boot where the paint drop had been is really dark. I hate this because I LOVE my UGGS. Is there anything else I can do? Thanks from OK.
