Q&A for How to Clean Hunter Boots

This is called “bloom.” It happens when particles in the rubber rise to the surface of the boot. It’s a totally normal process with rubber boots. You can get rid of the bloom by gently buffing it away, then shining the boots.

Regular Hunter boots are made for wet weather, but may not keep you as warm as you’d like. However, Hunter also makes boots that are designed for colder conditions.

Hunter boots come with a 2-year warranty against faulty workmanship. However, with proper care, they may last much longer! Some Hunter boot owners report having a favorite pair stay in good shape for many years.

Hunter makes a special cleaning solution to remove the blooming, but I find that olive oil works just as well to get rid of the bloom. Just use a little bit of olive oil on a microfiber cloth and rub in small circular motions wherever the white, powdery film is.

Clean all of the dirt off your boots and let them dry fully first. Then remove any scuff marks using an eraser and buff your boots to remove any rubber bloom.

If the scratch is just a scuff mark, you can remove this at home using an eraser. However, if your brand new boots were sold to you with a scratch, return them to the store.

You can use the official Hunter boots care products that are designed to remove the bloom. Alternatively, you can try using tire cleaning products or olive oil to remove the white, powdery look.