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How to Get Grass Off of Boots

Working outdoors in grassy areas is likely to lead to grass stains. Work boots are especially susceptible to this green organic stain. Whether your boots are made with suede or other natural materials, they require special care to keep them clean without damaging the surface. While dirt and dust dries and falls off of your boots naturally, grass stains won't. You can effectively remove the grass stains without ruining the boot material by using the correct cleaning supplies.

Things You'll Need

  • Suede brush
  • Bowl
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • Clean cloths
  • 1 tablespoon dishwashing detergent
  • 1 tablespoon ammonia
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Instructions

    • 1

      Allow your boots to dry. Brush off dried grass pieces and other residue with a suede brush.

    • 2

      Combine 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of warm water in a bowl. Moisten a cloth in the diluted vinegar solution. Blot the grass stains on your boots with the vinegar.

    • 3

      Press a dry cloth into the surface to remove grass stains.

    • 4
      Mild dishwashing detergent solution is safe for boot material.

      Mix 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent with 2 cups of cool water in a bowl. Dampen a cloth with the diluted detergent solution. Dab the grass stain with the detergent mixture. Rinse your boots by sponging them with a damp cloth to remove the detergent solution.

    • 5

      Remove any remaining grass stains by blotting the stain with a solution made of 2 cups of cool water and 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Once the grass stains are completely gone, rinse the surface by sponging it with a damp cloth.

    • 6

      Wipe the boots with a dry cloth to remove as much moisture as possible. Place the boots away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight to air dry them completely.