Practical and comfortable uggs have become quite popular in our country. However, due to the material from which they are sewn, they are highly susceptible to dirt and often get wet. Therefore, the question of whether it is possible to wash ugg boots in a washing machine is probably of concern to everyone.
Is it washable
The classic version of boots is made of natural fur. However, at present, models sewn from other materials have appeared on the shelves. Their inner surface may contain artificial fur, while the outside of the boots is made of textiles. Knitted uggs, designed to be worn in the warm period, have become very popular.
Despite all the advantages and practicality, the product often gets dirty and gets wet. Whether it is possible to wash uggs at home using an automatic machine depends on what they are made of.
Some materials easily tolerate both machine and hand washing. However, in this case, it is necessary to select the appropriate mode and detergent. This will allow not to violate the heat-insulating qualities of the shoe.
Other materials are more capricious and delicate, and even with the right temperature regime, they can lose their appearance. That is why before washing, you should study their composition and properties.
How to wash
Boots made of natural fabrics - sheepskin or suede - should not be washed with an automatic machine. Washing ugg boots with fur in the washing machine can permanently ruin the product. Therefore, it is worth giving preference to washing by hand.
Synthetic shoes can be safely trusted to the washer.The main thing is to follow the recommendations and choose the appropriate mode.
Boots made from suede substitute should only be washed by hand.
Cleaning small dirt
Before washing your ugg boots in a washing machine, you must first clean heavy dirt. Dry suede shoes are wiped with a brush using the following products:
- washing powder;
- liquid for dishes;
- soda;
- laundry soap.
Small spots are rubbed with a damp brush or sponge and dried at room temperature. Crumpled newspapers are placed inside the shoes: they perfectly absorb water.
Stains can be removed with a suede brush. The brush is moistened in the prepared product, the contamination is washed off, and then washed off with clean water.
In addition, the product can be cleaned with a dry piece of suede: this will help remove any remaining marks.
Remove dirt from shoes as soon as possible. So you can avoid the absorption and drying of dirt.
Handwash
If the pollution is small, you can wash the ugg boots with fur by hand, after filling the sock with newspaper.
The wool washing gel is diluted in water, a sponge is soaked in the solution and the dirt is wiped. After that, the boots are left to dry at room temperature. After 2-3 hours the product will be ready to wear.
After drying, the shoes should be combed with a special brush and impregnated with a suede care product.
Boots are washed by hand by placing them in a basin and adding a little washing powder or shampoo.
Sheepskin Uggs are hand washed only. Machine washing can damage the structure of the fur and make the shoes unwearable.
Manual cleaning requires a soft sponge and room temperature water. Washing boots, soaking them completely in the basin, should not be. It is best to process them from above.
When washing knitted uggs, it is necessary to carefully crumple the fabric to avoid its deformation.The temperature should not exceed 40°C. Drying knitwear is best done with the sole up so that all the water is glassed.
Washing machine
How to wash boots with natural fur? Dry dirt must first be beaten off or collected with a vacuum cleaner. Small stains are washed off with water without the use of washing powders: they can leave streaks.
To eliminate deep contamination, vinegar diluted with water in the same ratio is used. The material is treated with this composition and left for 10-15 minutes, after which the residues are washed off with water and wiped with a sponge.
However, when using ordinary water, stubborn stains may remain. For these cases, special products are suitable - gel or powder for wool, or natural shampoo.
Ugg boots can be machine washed if they are made of artificial fabrics and trimmed with textiles. In this case, it is necessary to select a delicate mode without spinning and wash by placing the boots in a laundry bag.
How to wash in the machine?
- Before washing, it is recommended to pre-wash the stains with a brush, and then place them in the drum.
- When machine cleaning, a delicate mode is set, and the lowest temperature of 20-30 ° C is used, without the use of heating.
- Do not use spin: there is a possibility of deformation of the boots.
- In addition, you should not use laundry soap, it can leave stains and change the color of shoes.
- Do not wring or twist the product, as it may lose its appearance. Subsequently, wrinkles may form on the boots, which will be very difficult to get rid of.
- Using washing powder, it is necessary to set the "extra rinse" mode.
The result of the appearance of the boots after cleaning depends on the correctness of the selected mode.The use of special covers for shoes will help maintain their attractiveness and will not affect the quality of the product.
Drying
Proper drying of shoes is essential. To do this, after washing, the boots are carefully squeezed out and placed on a flat surface. Within two days, all the water should drain, and the boots will be ready for use.
Ugg boots can be placed in a basin or in a bathtub so that the water can drain completely. Boots are stuffed with newspapers or cotton cloth, a plastic bottle can be inserted into the top so that the product does not lose its shape. In this form, the shoes are dried at room temperature, not far from the battery or heater.
After a while, the paper or cloth is pulled out and replaced with another. You can use a suede brush or suede cloth to smooth out the lint. This will help refresh the material and restore its velvety.
Care
Ugg boots are practical boots that can go with any outfit. In order for them to please their owner as long as possible, they should be properly looked after:
- to avoid stubborn stains, after each use it is necessary to clean the surface of the boots with a special brush;
- do not treat the surface with hot water: this can ruin their outer fabric;
- in wet weather, 3-4 hours before going out, it is necessary to treat the surface of the boots with a water-repellent agent: this way you can avoid getting wet and absorbing dirt;
- do not dry ugg boots on heating appliances;
- with frequent wear, as a rule, boots begin to smell unpleasant. For care, you can use special deodorants;
- in addition, it will be useful to purchase a special rubberized brush for combing. So you can achieve a neat appearance, and ugg boots will look like new.
If washing does not remove dirt, you can take the shoes to dry cleaning.Using special products, professionals will remove even stubborn stains and preserve the appearance of boots.
