How Do You Remove Sidewalk Salt Stains From Leather Boots?
Be thankful for sidewalk salt in the wintertime, because it’s effective at helping us avoid injuries from slipping on icy surfaces. Of course, the downside is that these chunky salt particles get on our boots and shoes, leaving highly visible white stains behind. Cleaning these stains from your leather footwear on a regular basis throughout the winter will help them last to see another snowfall. Just follow these steps to clean, dry and polish a pair of leather boots in less than 10 minutes. Step 1 Check both boots for whole grains of salt that may be stuck to the outside. Remove all of these grains with your fingers. Step 2 Create a mixture of two parts water and one part white vinegar. It’s OK to approximate the amounts, as diluted vinegar is quite gentle on leathers. Use your best judgment when mixing to make sure that you have enough to clean the outside of both boots; the required amount will vary depending on the size of the boots and of the salt-stained areas. Step 3 Dip a folde
