How to Clean Heavy Mud & Clay Off of Boots

No matter what type of boots you wear, stepping or walking in mud and clay results in a heavy-duty cleaning task. Mud and clay consist of natural proteins that cause the stains to become permanent if not removed properly. You can get rid of heavy mud and clay stains on your boots with careful cleaning techniques and the proper supplies.

Newspaper
Plastic scraper
Scrub brush
Vacuum
Bucket
1 teaspoon dishwashing detergent
Sponge
Clean cloths

Instructions

- 1
  Set the mud- and clay-stained boots on top of a layer of newspaper. Allow the mud to dry completely.
- 2
  Pry and scrape chunks of dried mud off the surface of your boots with a plastic scraper. Insert the edge of the scraper underneath the mud and pry to loosen it. Continue to chip, pry and scrape to remove as much of the dried mud and clay as possible.
- 3
  
  A scrub brush removes mud from the fibers of boot material.
  
  Brush dried mud dust and particles off the surface of the boots with a nonmetallic scrub brush. Use a vacuum with upholstery attachment to remove mud and clay dust.
- 4
  Pour 2 cups of warm water into a bucket. Add 1 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent.
- 5
  Soak a sponge in the diluted detergent solution. Squeeze the sponge to remove excess moisture.
- 6
  Wipe off remaining mud and clay stains from the surface of your boots. Rinse the sponge frequently. Apply more detergent mixture and continue to wipe and sponge the boots to remove the mud and clay completely.
- 7
  Wet a clean cloth with water. Wring out the cloth. Blot the surface of your boots to rinse them. Press a dry cloth into the surface to remove excess moisture.
- 8
  Fill your boots with newspaper to hold the shape as they dry. Place them in a location away from heat and direct sunlight. Allow your boots to air-dry completely.

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