How To Clean Road Salt Off Suede Boots

How to Remove Salt Stains From Suede Boots

Tip: Salt Stains on Leather

A pair of tan suede boots. If you get salt stains on your leather shoes or boots in the wintertime, mix one tablespoon of white vinegar in one cup of water. Dip a clean soft rag in the liquid, the wipe the salt stains. Allow to dry and your shoes should be good as new!

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Question: Removing Salt from Suede Boots?

How do you get salt off suede boots?

By Grace Ann

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January 9, 2015 1 found this helpful

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I'd use a stiff brush first. Remove as much as possible. Then a damp cloth to remove the rest. Let it completely dry, then use the stiff brush again to bring up the nap.

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January 13, 2016 0 found this helpful

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First, use a stiff brush. Then a solution of 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water. Using a rag wipe (or scrub) the salted area, then rinse.

Let dry thoroughly. Use the stiff brush again and follow with a water repellant spray.

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Question: Removing Salt Stains on Suede Boots?

My suede boots are a very bright and light blue color. How do I use vinegar to remove salt, but not to discolor my boots?

By Marina

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January 12, 2014 0 found this helpful

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I got new red suede boots for Christmas and wore then out in the snow and got salt stains on them. Was heart broken as they were so comfortable and cute! I used the 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in the cup of warm water, wiped this on the boots and let dry.

They look great, salt stains are gone and no discoloration. It is not a good idea to brush them or rough them up, because you are wearing the suede away.

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Question: Salt Stains on Suede Boots?

February 3, 2011

How do I use a home remedy to clean salt from suede shoes?

By dahlia from Philadelphia, PA

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February 4, 2011 0 found this helpful

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I just use an old soft bristled toothbrush to remove as much of the salt residue as possible, wipe with a damp rag, then lightly rough the suede up with the toothbrush again and allow to dry. I've had my snow boots for 19 years (16 winters of which were worn in highly salted Michigan instead of the sand used here in Washington State where I live now) and they still look almost new.

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