How to Wash Felt Boot Liners

Felt boot liners can make or break a nice pair of boots. When they become sweaty and soiled, give them (and the boots) a breather by safely washing them. Felt boot liners can be hand washed without shrinking or damage. Do not dry felt boot liners in the dryer, and do not twist, wring or scrub the liners as you clean them.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mild liquid laundry detergent
• Lukewarm water
• Dry towel

Cleaning Your Felt Boot Liners

1. Fill a sink half full with lukewarm water.

2. Add 1 tbsp. of mild liquid laundry detergent to the water.

3. Mix the water and mild detergent thoroughly, using your hands.

4. Add your felt boot liners to the soapy water.

5. Squeeze soapy water through the felt boot liners gently, using your hands.

6. Allow to soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

7. Remove the felt boot liners from the water, gently squeezing out the excess water.

8. Drain the water in the sink.

9. Refill the sink half full with lukewarm water.

10. Add the felt boot liners back to the water.

11. Squeeze water through the felt boot liners gently with your hands, to rinse out the soapy water.

12. Remove the felt boot liners from the water, gently squeezing out the excess water.

13. Place the felt boot liners on a towel to dry completely.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep felt boot liners away from heat sources (including the sun) while drying, to avoid shrinking. Do not wring, twist or scrub felt boot liners when washing.

References

• Too late? Find replacement felt boot liners here.

Resources

• Woolcrafting: Complete information on felt