For several years now, ugg boots have been registered in the wardrobe of every second inhabitant of Russia. The shoes are easily soiled, so the question of washing often arises. You can find out below whether uggs can be washed in the machine or need to be cleaned by hand.
Which care method to choose
Uggs came to our market from Australia and New Zealand. These shoes found distribution in agriculture there, which explains their not too pretentious appearance. Despite the unpretentiousness, the boots are soft, comfortable, warm, without locks, laces or zippers. Those who invented them used natural materials. Today, they are mostly synthetic – this reduces production costs and opens up opportunities for easy care. Can Uggs be washed in the washing machine? The answer to the question is based on three factors:
- If the boots are made of genuine leather, suede or fur, do not throw them into the automatic machine. These boots should be cleaned by hand.
- Uggs made of synthetics can be washed in automatic mode under two conditions: the shoes are sewn with high quality, you follow the rules and recommendations for washing.
- Suede options can be washed, but not in SMA, but by hand.
How to machine wash
To properly wash your ugg boots in the washer, first wash off the dirt from the sole and proceed in this order:
- Stow your shoes in a special bag or wrap them in an old pillowcase.
- Pour shoe shampoo into the detergent dispenser.
Important! Do not use powders – they are very difficult to rinse out.
- Set the mode to “Shoes” or “Delicate wash”. The temperature is not higher than 30 degrees.
- Turn off spin and dry.
- Start washing and wait for the end of the cycle.
An equally important stage of care is drying. Do not twist or put shoes on the battery, as you will only ruin it. First, put your boots in a basin to drain excess water. Then crumple up a few sheets of white paper or take an old waffle towel and stuff the toe of your boot with it, then do the same with the shaft. Instead of paper, you can insert an empty plastic bottle into the shaft. Choose a warm place to dry – not far from the batteries, but not on them. When paper or towels absorb moisture, you need to replace the “stuffing” – so the boots will become dry faster.
How to clean your uggs
How to wash in a typewriter, we figured out, let’s move on to the intricacies of manual cleaning. If you arrange cleaning daily, then the uggs will remain beautiful and tidy for a long time. Proceed like this:
- Stuff your shoes with newspaper when you get home to dry.
- Take a suede shoe brush and work on the stains.
- If this is not enough, you can use a soap solution (it is better to make from shampoo, dish detergent, etc.).
- Rub the stains with a suede cloth, leave for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse with water, arrange to dry.
- If the boots are suede, do not wet them too much – clean them in two stages: with a damp and dry cloth.
Important! If you decide to wash your boots in CMA, clean them by hand first – this can produce results that are as good as machine washing.
Cleaning products
To facilitate and increase the effectiveness of manual cleaning, pay attention to special shampoos and sprays. Choose how to clean your ugg boots from our rating:
- Sole Fresh is a product with a natural composition, and is suitable for natural materials. The kit includes a soft brush for comfortable removal of both dirt and cleaning agent residue.
- Hatch . This is a budget shampoo that will even cope with old stains. Bonus: the tool perfectly softens the material.
Important! Before cleaning, test the product inside the shaft to see how the paint reacts on your boots.
In addition to shampoos, there are products for daily care. For example, these:
- Collonil Classic – spray for daily use, which repels dirt and dust, neutralizes unpleasant odors. For the spray to work, you need to spray your boots liberally before going outside.
- Vilo – spray paint that restores color. At the same time, it tints uggs and repels dirt, although not as good as the previous remedy. Regular use recommended.
- Kokubo – kills the smell of sweat and other “aromas”. The tool will begin to act immediately, as you load the bags into the shoes. It is recommended to leave overnight daily.
Now you know everything about the care of ugg boots – how to wash and clean them. Using our recommendations, you can keep the attractiveness of comfortable winter shoes for a long time.