Boots (suede-sheepskin): These specialty boots (Uggs and the like) require handwashing. Begin by spraying them with an equal mixture of vinegar and water, and then gently scrub them with your laundry brush and laundry soap to remove any salt. Next, submerge the boots in a bucket, a laundry tub, or even a bathtub, to which you’ve added soap flakes or a liquid laundry soap. Don’t use detergent, as that can negatively affect the boots’ moisture-repellant treatment. Let them sit in the soapy water for about twenty minutes, rinse them clean with fresh water, and then lay them flat to dry on their
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