Q&A for How to Clean Timberland Boots

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or a similar brand can help get out scuff marks. Get the marks a little wet before rubbing them with the eraser.

Clean them with a scrub brush and a cleaner designed for the specific type of material of which they are made.

No. People can wear anything they want -- your clothes don't have anything to do with your sexuality.

Depending on how bad the smell is and how much tea you spilled inside of the boots, you may need to consider getting new boots. Liquids can seep deep into the creases of the boot, making it particularly difficult to eliminate the source of the smell.

If the smell in on the inside of your boots, consider using baking soda, disinfecting spray, or odor-eating insoles to take care of the smell.

If you are cleaning the full boot, then no, you should not use soap and water, but if you are cleaning a small part on the boot you should be fine.

Use a suede cleaning brush and product.

Get a suede and nubuck cleaner. Scrub very gently, or you'll ruin the suede.

The "wheat" leather is nubuck leather. Follow the directions for nubuck care.

You can use a toothbrush. You need to lightly dampen it, and then scrub the area that is stained. Then, rub the area gently with a dry, warm towel. If it was not completely removed, you can repeat the steps until the mark has been removed completely.

Saddle soap is the best and safest way to clean your boots. It may darken the leather some. If darkening is a problem for you, you may use dry cleaning methods, such as a brush, magic sponge, or suede cleaning techniques. However, saddle soap cleans and protects.

Sprinkle talcum powder on the shoes. Once the powder starts to look oily, brush it away using a soft brush. Repeat.

Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dish washing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. With a soft brush rub and scrub it on. If it darkens the Timberland, use can mink oil to darken the whole Timberland and then do the same with the other Timberland to even the look.

No.

Use warm water and salt with a dash of lemon and baking soda. Mix it up for around 30 seconds and clean the pen mark with firm movements.

You can, but be careful not to use it in excess, because some of the enzymes in the spray may wear down the laces.

Try Angelus Easy Cleaner for the stain and a soft brush. Please read the directions on the bottle.

Lightly scrape off the dried slime, then put talcum powder over the slime area and lightly brush it off.

Pour liquid soap (preferably dish detergent) over the stain, then wait about 10 minutes. Gently scrub the stain with a soft-bristled brush, then rinse it with water. Repeat the process until the stain is gone.

If the mud is still wet, you can usually just wipe it off with a sponge, paper towel or cloth.

Try cleaning them with OxiClean and dish soap. If it doesn't come out, you should take them to get cleaned by a pro.

Either don’t bend you toes when walking and don’t bend down on your toes, or when you are done wearing them, put paper towels or towels in your boot to keep them from creasing.

Black shoe polish. Rub the polish on the boots with an application sponge or rag, polish with a boot brush, then finish with a polishing cloth.

Try the methods in Wear Shoes That Are Too Big .