How to Clean Minnetonka Boots
Philip Miller created the Minnetonka shoe company in 1946; the brand was made famous by the comfort of their leather boots, which some likened to slippers. Later, the hippies of the 1960s made Minnetonka boots and moccasins their footwear of choice. Miller eventually expanded his business overseas and branched out into crafting accessories. Keeping Minnetonka boots clean will allow them to look good for years. Since Minnetonka boots are made out of a variety of materials such as cowhide, sheepskin, suede or deer hide, you're going to use one of several tactics to clean your boots. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cowhide or Deer Hide
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Dab some leather cream on to a soft cloth and rub it against the leather, following the grain of the leather.
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Work the conditioner deep into the leather, softening the surface area of your boots all around.
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Remove the conditioner with a dry, soft cloth. A dirty residue should come off on the new cloth. Wipe the boots until the dry cloth doesn't pick up any more residue.
Sheepskin
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Dampen a soft cloth in 2 cups of warm water and 1/4 cup of hair shampoo. Wring out the cloth.
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Blot the cloth on the sheepskin, spot cleaning. Rub it vigorously against heavily soiled areas.
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Run a clean, damp cloth against the sheepskin, removing the soapy residue. Air dry the sheepskin boots away from sunlight or heat, as these elements will dry out the natural oils of the leather and damage it.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep in mind that as a means to prevent frequent cleanings and to protect the leather, you really should spray them with some sort of weather guard or water proofer made for their specific type of material in order to shield them from the elements.
When it comes to suede boots, you can only spray them with some sort of weather guard or water proofer and then brush them clean.
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