Dingo Boots
Essentials of a Boot Cleaning Kit
A beautiful pair of western boots is usually not a cheap investment. Most cowboy boots, in fact, are more expensive than normal shoes, thanks to the materials that are used and the construction techniques that are employed.
A pair of first-class quality cowboy boots, such as dingo boots, looks attractive. These boots are a fashion statement for your feet, much like your leather jacket or designer pants.
Because these cowboy boots play an important part of your fashion, they need to be well-cleaned and well-maintained. No one wants to look at mud-caked, dusty, grungy, miserable-looking pair, no matter how “high-class” they are.
Cleaning your boots is easy, especially if you have yourself a cleaning kit. Cleaning kits contain all cleaning materials that you ever need in boot maintenance, and it will make cleaning easier and more thorough. If you cannot find one in your vicinity, you can always assemble your own.
1) Cloth – well, this is not part of a standard cleaning kit that you can purchase from shops. But it is an essential yet humble cleaning equipment. Soft cloth is perfect for wiping dust and mud. It is also used to apply shoe polish, especially if the polish is in cream form.
Do not buy cheap, ordinary cloth. Instead, opt for a chamois cloth. This type of cloth is soft and lintless. That means it won’t scratch the delicate finish of your boot. Furthermore, it will not leave any annoying fibers on your boot after wiping the footwear.
2) An old toothbrush – an old toothbrush with soft bristles are useful if you want to take the dust and debris off small areas such as that area where the outsole meets the booth skin.
3) A soft paintbrush – this is a useful tool for wiping away newly accumulated dust. Do not use a hard used brush; the bristles can scratch the leather. It would be better if you invest on a good quality, brand new one.
4) An old flathead screwdriver – If you step into wet mud, you would know from experience how hard it is to get the gunk off the treads of your boots. Well, an old flathead screwdriver might do the trick. Just scrape the mud off, following the tread pattern. Be careful not to push too hard though; you might damage the sole itself.
5) Soft shoe brushes – these shoe brushes form an essential part of the kit. They are used for general brushing. They are also used to buff the boot to your desired shine after the polish has dried off. Be sure to use fresh brushes.
6) A spritz bottle – Spritz bottles are useful for spraying water or liquid shoe polish on the boots. It is much easier and less messier than having to pour a bit on cloth and rubbing it on the boots.
7) Shoe polish – of course, you cannot completely clean a boot without shoe polish. Make sure that it matches with your boot’s material. For example, you will not be able to use a leather shoe polish on suede boots.
Also, do not buy solvents. Solvents can easily eat away the leather of the boots. You do not want the material of your shiny new red dingo boots to suddenly peel off, do you?
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