How to Clean Timberland Boots

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While the iconic yellow Timberland boots were originally created to be sturdy work boots, they have recently become a popular everyday shoe. Whether you’re wearing them for utility or as a fashion statement, Timberland boots need to be kept clean in order to lengthen their life and to keep their yellow color bright.

They are made of nubuck leather, so they need some special care. Keep your Timberland boots looking new by doing spot cleaning often and caring for the leather properly.^[1]

1. 1 Remove small debris with a soft brush. Start any Timberland cleaning session by brushing off the boot. Start at the top of the ankle and brush back and forth all the way down the whole surface of the boot.^[2]
   • If you just have a small amount of debris stuck to your boots, this light brushing will typically remove it. If there are deeper scuffs or lots of debris, you should use the brush to remove as much debris as possible before moving on to other cleaning methods.
   • You can use any clean, soft brush for cleaning your Timberland boots. However, the Timberland company does sell a kit that is made specifically for cleaning Timberland boots. You can also get a brush that is specifically made for brushing suede or nubuck, which is usually called a “suede brush.”^[3]
2. 2 Remove scuff marks with an eraser. Use a simple pencil eraser, a generic suede eraser, or a Timberland cleaning bar to remove scuff marks on the surface of the boots. Rub the eraser or cleaning bar lightly over the marks until they disappear.^[4]
   • The eraser or cleaning bar can take care of most day-to-day scuffs and light marks.
     They do not work well for removing ground-in dirt or mud that has covered your whole boot.
3. 3 Brush the boot once again. Once you have erased all marks on the boot, use the brush to smooth out the surface of the nubuck. The brush will also remove any eraser debris that might remain.^[5]
   • Move the brush lightly across the surface of the boot, making sure to move it in 1 direction. This will ensure that the surface has a uniform look when you are done cleaning it.
4. 4 Do spot cleaning on a regular basis. Keep your Timberland boots clean by removing dirt once per week. This is especially important if they are worn on a daily basis, as dirt and grime can really build up. With some weekly maintenance you can keep your boots looking fresh and new for a long time.

1. 1 Purchase nubuck cleaning and sealing products that match your boots. The products you use should be designed for your boots’ specific fabric. Timberland boots come in suede and leather styles, but the traditional Timberland boot is make of nubuck. Suede and nubuck can typically be cleaned with the same cleaner.^[6]
   • Make sure to buy leather cleaning supplies that match the color of your leather. Look on the packaging of a potential product and make sure that it can clean the yellow leather that a Timberland boot is usually made of.
   • If you are unsure of what product to purchase, go to your local boot and…

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