How to Clean Timberland Boots

What You'll Need

• Soft-bristle brush or nubuck brush
• Nubuck cleaner or white vinegar
• Clean cloth
• Suede eraser
• Nubuck protector spray

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Brush off dried dirt

   Let any mud dry fully, then brush the entire boot with a nubuck or soft-bristle brush using short strokes in one direction.

2. 2

   Erase scuffs and marks

   Use a suede/nubuck eraser on scuffs, salt lines, and stubborn marks. Rub gently in one direction until the mark lifts.

3. 3

   Spot clean stains

   Dampen a cloth with nubuck cleaner or white vinegar and dab stained areas gently. Do not soak the material.

4. 4

   Let dry naturally

   Stuff with newspaper and let dry at room temperature away from heat sources. Heat dries out and cracks nubuck leather.

5. 5

   Brush and protect

   Once dry, brush the nap back up with the nubuck brush. Apply nubuck protector spray in a well-ventilated area to repel water and stains.

Pro Tips

• TIPApply nubuck protector spray before the first wear -- this is the single best thing you can do for Timberlands.
• TIPUse a toothbrush dipped in baking soda paste for stubborn salt stains around the sole edge.
• TIPStore Timberlands with boot trees or stuffed with paper to prevent toe creasing.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XUsing water or soap on nubuck, which causes dark spots and destroys the velvety texture.
• XDrying Timberlands near a heater, which dries out and cracks the nubuck leather.
• XMachine washing Timberland boots, which ruins the nubuck finish and degrades the construction.

Frequently Asked Questions