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If you have a pair of Muck boots and they are dirty, do not despair if there is some mud or whatever on the surface. It can be easily cleaned by you at home as long as it is not too much dirt on it.
The mud gets on your muck boot is not the result of negligence. It may happen due to some harsh environment and even inclement weather. Whatever the reason, you can always try to clean out that dirt or remove some of them by using different kinds of stuff.
This article will show you how to do it in different easy methods along with step by step guide for each method. So, let’s get started!
***Note: If you do not know how to clean the muck boots, it is recommended to have them cleaned professionally at a cleaning shop or ask the seller when you bought them for advice on cleaning methods as they may vary according to the material.
What’s Needed:
So first of all, you need to get some stuff ready in cleaning your muck boots:
- Sponge/Stuffing Brush or Toothbrush (small-sized);
- Dish Soap;
- Soft Towel (or cloth) for drying purposes;
- Chemical Cleaner if needed (such as bleach). This is optional but you might want to use this if the surface is really dirty and hard to be cleaned with plain water alone;
- Bucket or container;
- Clean Water.
Method 1: Sponge/Stuffing Brush / Toothbrush (small-sized)
In this method, you can use either a sponge, stuffing brush, or toothbrush if your muck boots have one. If not, no problem and you can just use your hand to do it instead of using any cleaning tools. Just make sure no dirt goes into the boot itself when playing by doing that.
For the dirty water which has been removed from your muddy boots, you are recommended to put it in a bucket or some other container for a later wash so as the dirt is not being spread all over while trying to clean up your muck boots outside or inside your home, etc.
Just make sure to not let it dry up inside the container as you will be putting your dirty muck boots’ water into that and dirt might get stuck onto your boots again if it does.
Method 2: Use a toothbrush and hand sanitizer
Step 1: Get a toothbrush and dip one end into hand sanitizer. You can use peroxide if you have, otherwise just use 100% alcohol-based hand sanitizer. You can also use hand sanitizer gel, but it will take longer for you to dry it out.
Step 2: Now scrub the inside of your muck boot until all those dirt is removed. Scrub till the carpet liner is clean and no more brown or black marks on them. Once done, remove anything leftover with a vacuum cleaner that if possible.
You have successfully cleaned your muck boot using a toothbrush and hand sanitizer!
Method 3: Use warm soapy water
If cleaning method 1 is not effective enough, you can try this one which requires just soap and water instead of alcohol-based hand sanitizer/peroxide/sanitize gel, etc.
Step 1: Soak the inner side of your muck boot into warm water and soap.
Step 2: Scrub the inside with a toothbrush until all dirt is gone. The process is similar to method No1, scrub clean till there’s no more black or brown mark on it. It might take longer as well since you will use warm soapy water instead of alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel.
What have we learned?
We have learned how to clean a pair of muck boots without damaging them permanently using items commonly found in our homes such as toothbrushes, hand sanitizer gel/hand sanitizer liquid/peroxide, etc. Depending on your preference between mint and fruit flavor toothpaste or fruity hand sanitizer can put a smile on your face while cleaning the muck boots.
Step 3: This step is optional, you don’t need to do this if you are fairly satisfied with how clean the insides of your boots are right now. Extra credit for those who want perfect looking/bottom up-side-down muck boots!
Soak all parts in warm soapy water again for an hour or more and scrub clean once more using a toothbrush. Rinse clean then place on top of the newspaper to dry thoroughly before placing them back into their box and store it away from direct sunlight so that they can last longer. If they’re too wet, use a hair drier instead. Add baby powder if needed to reduce the stinky smell before putting them into storage.
Cleaning with Some Household Items and Tools
The first method is using a combination of household items together with some tools to remove dirt off your muck boots as well as cleanout those stains. However, you have to keep in mind that we do not suggest this method for heavily soiled boots.
Cleaning it with Dry Brush or Towel
The second one is by cleaning the soles of your muck boot with a dry brush or towel. In this way, there is no need to involve any water. You can use either a dry brush or towel then wipe the sole of your boot against them. This will make it easier for you to clean off stuck on mud and dirt.
However, one thing you have to keep in mind is by doing so, some of the bristles or threads on the brush will be coming off. So whenever you use this method for cleaning your boots do not forget to check on whether there are any loose threads that might get stuck with your boot.
Cleaning it with Water and Dry Towel
And finally, muck boots can also be cleaned using water and then a dry towel. In order to clean away mud properly from its surface, a hose or small bucket full of water should do a good enough job. Then after that, just remove them from their feet and wring out excess moisture by rubbing them against a towel. Before wearing them again make sure that they are completely dry.
Readers’ Questions:
1) Is this method of cleaning the boot interior effective?
Yes, it is but isn’t as quick as probably using a pressure washer or something similar. Some readers have suggested we use a high-pressure water jet and soak/wash the boots again afterward for better results. If you’re more serious about muck boots cleaning, consider getting a pressure washer from home depot or buy one online.
2) How are your muck boots doing after several uses since they’ve been cleaned? Have you seen any quality degradation yet?
The photos below show its current condition near the date of Jan 2013 after several months of usage during rainy days. So far, the boots are still working great and water-tight. It’s a bit dusty inside after a few uses as seen in our video above but overall, we’re very happy with the result.
Wrap Up
As you can see, cleaning muck boots is not that hard if you know what to do. Hopefully, after reading this post, we are able to help you get the most out of your muck boots. So now it is time to try some of the methods and tricks discussed here. Do comment below on which method works best for you. Cheers!
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