How to Clean Motorcycle Boots

Appropriate motorcycle gear is sometimes the only thing separating your skin from the road. You should always purchase high-quality gear and maintain it well so that your body is protected when riding your bike. Motorcycle boots are one of the key pieces of motorcycle gear, and the item subjected to the most wear by virtue of walking and riding. The method for cleaning motorcycle boots differs for finished and unfinished leather boots.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mild, liquid soap
• Soft rag
• Saddle soap
• Sponge
• Commercial leather sealant

Finished Leather

1. Squeeze a couple of drops of mild, liquid soap onto a soft, damp rag and rub the rag together to create lather.

2. Rub the boots with the rag, taking care not to force water into the leather.

3. Remove the lather with a clean, damp rag and shine the boots with a dry rag.

Unfinished Leather

4. Rub saddle soap into the boots using a soft, damp rag or sponge. Rub in a circular motion until the soap lathers on the boots.

5. Remove the lather with a clean, damp rag and place in an open area so the boots can dry.

6. Treat and seal the boots with a commercial leather sealant. Be careful not to get the sealant on metal buckles.

Tips & Warnings

• Leather conditioner helps prevent cracks and splits in the leather's surface. Buffing finished leather with pantyhose creates a fabulous shine.
• Do not use soap on suede. Use a suede brush to clean suede boots.

References

• Rocky Top Leather: How to Clean Leather Boots