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  • Question
    How do you get scuff marks off Timberland boots?
    Marc Sigal
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Expert Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What can I do about my Timberland shoes being ashy?
    Community Answer
    Clean them with a scrub brush and a cleaner designed for the specific type of material of which they are made.
  • Question
    People call me gay if I wear Timberlands. Are they right?
    Community Answer
    No. People can wear anything they want -- your clothes don't have anything to do with your sexuality.
  • Question
    Tea spilled inside my Timberlands dried and soured. How can I get this soured odor out of my Timberland Boots?
    SGrosjean
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do get rid of the smell from the Timberlands?
    SGrosjean
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can I use saddle soap on my suede Timberlands?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How can I remove water spots from pink suede Timberland boots after I cleaned the food stains off?
    Community Answer
    Use a suede cleaning brush and product.
  • Question
    How do I get sauce stains off my suede boots?
    Community Answer
    Get a suede and nubuck cleaner. Scrub very gently, or you'll ruin the suede.
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    I have the original boot but the label of the boot states "Wheat Roll" do I clean the same way as the suede boot direction states?
    SGrosjean
    Community Answer
    The "wheat" leather is nubuck leather. Follow the directions for nubuck care.
  • Question
    How do I get a grease mark off of my Timberlands?
    Community Answer
    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.
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    There is a big black dot on my Timberlands, what should I do?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do I get an oil stain off white suede?
    Community Answer
    Sprinkle talcum powder on the shoes. Once the powder starts to look oily, brush it away using a soft brush. Repeat.
  • Question
    How can I remove a dye from my timberland?
    Community Answer
    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.
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    Can I put my Timberland boots in the washing machine?
    Community Answer
    No.
  • Question
    How do I get pen marks off my Timberlands?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can I use a spray polish on the Timberland waterproof series?
    Community Answer
    You can, but be careful not to use it in excess, because some of the enzymes in the spray may wear down the laces.
  • Question
    Some disinfectant liquid from some Clorox wipes spilled on my boots. Can I get those stains out?
    Community Answer
    Try Angelus Easy Cleaner for the stain and a soft brush. Please read the directions on the bottle.
  • Question
    How do I clean dried up slime from Timberland boots?
    Community Answer
    Lightly scrape off the dried slime, then put talcum powder over the slime area and lightly brush it off.
  • Question
    How do you get oil out of Timberland boots?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do I clean fresh mud from my boots?
    Community Answer
    If the mud is still wet, you can usually just wipe it off with a sponge, paper towel or cloth.
  • Question
    How do I clean blood off Timberland boots?
    Jaden marrs
    Community Answer
    Try cleaning them with OxiClean and dish soap. If it doesn't come out, you should take them to get cleaned by a pro.
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    How do I keep my Timberland boots from getting creases?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do I get my Timberland boots back to a deep black color if they're faded?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How do I make my Timberland boots fit me better when they're a size or two too big on me?
    Community Answer
    Try the methods in Wear Shoes That Are Too Big .
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