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How To Clean Hunter Boots

in Lifestyle on 04/30/14

How to clean Hunter Boots - white film

April showers have arrived! I can’t stand the rain, but if there’s a bright side to rainy days, it’s definitely getting to wear my Hunter Boots… and a fun rain coat!

I bought my first pair of Hunter boots in the fall and really love them. I’m very particular about keeping my footwear clean (not quite to the point where I use a bit of Hand Sanitizer to help clean up grubby marks on some of them when out and about like a friend of mine does, but still!), and I love the fact that I’m able to wear my Hunter boots without a care in the world. I’m used to avoiding puddles and slush like the plague, so it’s nice to have some footwear that’s designed for these conditions.

However, after a bit of wear, I started to notice the nice sheen was giving way to a white film on top of the boots. I shrugged it off at first, but as time went on, it got more noticeable, so it really started to bug me. Why were my pretty boots looking ratty?

A quick Google search led me to the Hunter website, which had the explanation I was looking for. They refer to the white powdery substance as “blooming,” which is a normal process for natural rubber products, especially those of high quality. The white powder is made up of insoluble particles the rise to the surface of the rubber. This is why it doesn’t just rinse off in the rain.

There are specialty cleaning products available to help you restore the original sheen…but why spend the money if you can clean them with things you have at home? Without further ado, here’s a simple, DIY trick you can use when you’re trying to determine how to clean Hunter Boots.

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How to clean Hunter Boots (with ingredients you have at home):

  1. Grab a paper towel, and run it under warm water. Put some soap onto it, and lather up your boots.
  2. Once the boots are all soapy, rinse them off. They’ll look shiny, but trust me, once they dry, they’ll look pasty again!
  3. Grab a new paper towel and dip it into some Olive Oil. Then, go to town on your boots. They’ll look shiny and will absorb the oil, so they won’t be greasy when you wear them.

I hope this helps – let me know if you try it!

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  1. KP says

    2014-04-30 at 3:44 PM

    Ok this is amazing, do you think it would work on textured hunters? I have the croc print ones… and they really need a cleaning 🙁

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  2. Laura B says

    2014-04-30 at 3:52 PM

    This could not have come at a more perfect time! My hunters are looking awful from the salt! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Ashleigh says

    2014-04-30 at 5:27 PM

    That’s awesome! Olive oil. Who’d have thought?
    -Ash
    http://www.stylizedwannabe.blogpsot.com

    Reply
  4. Kelly Han says

    2014-04-30 at 7:31 PM

    This is so amazing! I would have never have expected that something as simple as this would be so perfect! I recently bought Hunters and I even used them today due to the pouring rain. I was so worried this would happen like it does to many Hunters but it’s absolutely perfect I found this post! 😉
    I’d love for us to keep in touch via GFC. Let me know on my blog, I’ll be sure to follow back! 🙂

    Hope you’re having a lovely Wednesday!xx

    ♥ ♡ ♥ ♡ Creme de la Chic ♥ ♡ ♥ ♡

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  5. Brooke says

    2014-05-01 at 1:26 AM

    Thanks for the great tip!! I got my first pair of Hunters at the beginning of the year, shortly after moving to Nova Scotia. I used to hate the rain, but now I actually look forward to it because I get to wear my awesome boots! I often end up wearing them to places like the dog park so they could definitely use a little loving!

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  6. Sabrina says

    2014-05-01 at 3:49 AM

    Olive oil. Gotcha. My boots are disgusting from snowy slush stains!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  7. Anamika says

    2014-05-01 at 6:59 AM

    this tip is a big help

    Reply
  8. Kendall Johnson says

    2014-05-01 at 11:24 AM

    This post just made my day! I have always been curious about this, but have admittedly been to lazy to look up how to clean them properly. Thanks so much for posting!

    Kendall
    http://www.styledsnapshots.com

    Reply
  9. rachel says

    2014-05-01 at 11:29 AM

    Great tip! I hate buying products that are only good for one thing, so I’ll definitely try this!

    Reply
  10. Dilan Dilir says

    2014-05-02 at 2:43 PM

    great cleaning, they look new now! 😀

    Reply
  11. Haley Valerie says

    2014-05-02 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks for the tip!

    Haley
    haleyvalerie.com

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  12. Rebekka Geldbart says

    2014-05-03 at 3:12 AM

    Must try!! I thought my Hunter boots were doomed… They are all chalky and gross looking. Can’t wait to bring them back to life! Thanks for the tip!

    xo, Bekka
    Palm and Peachtree, A Fashion and Lifestyle Blog
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  13. Melanie C. says

    2014-05-04 at 11:33 AM

    Great tips!!

    xx,
    http://www.mellowyellowblog.com

    Reply
  14. FloralConstellation says

    2014-05-04 at 11:29 PM

    very useful information! thanks for sharing 🙂

    floralconstellation.com

    Reply
  15. Wynne Prasetyo says

    2014-05-05 at 6:48 AM

    what, that’s so cool! thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  16. Nikki Stratton says

    2014-05-06 at 3:08 PM

    OMG! this is great – thank you for the tip, I will be trying this tonight!!!!

    Best,
    Nikki
    http://www.stylemestratton.com

    Reply
  17. Vanessa (@withgreatheart) says

    2014-08-06 at 4:26 AM

    THANK YOU! I have been needing to clean my rain boots and I have never been able to get them to look this good yet!

    xo

    Reply
  18. Janet says

    2017-04-28 at 4:49 AM

    Today I wore my new baby-blue boots to the dog park, which was the reason I bought them. Although I have washed all the mud off them, they have some definite dark brown marks and a slight scuffing on the sole. Finally I used a soft scrubbing brush but they seem stained. Is this normal?

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    • Jackie says

      2017-04-28 at 11:39 AM

      Oh no! I would be upset about that too. I wouldn’t expect them to be stained either. If I was you, I’d take some photos and get in touch with Customer Service. They’d be able to help better than I would.

      Reply
  19. Julie says

    2017-07-26 at 5:00 PM

    Loved the post! I was just wondering how your Hunter boots are holding up? Are there any cracks in them or are they still in great condition? Also, how long have you had them for? I’m looking into buying a pair but a lot of comments about them being made poorly and cracking within a couple months. If you could answer my questions they’d be great as your opinion seems trustful! Thanks a lot 🙂

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    • Jackie says

      2017-07-27 at 10:13 AM

      I’ve had my Hunter boots for a number of years now. They have cracked a little bit, and there’s some wear on the inside (by the back), but overall, I’m happy with them. They took a year or so before I noticed the cracks, but it’s not too bad. I hope that helps!

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      • Julie says

        2017-07-27 at 2:54 PM

        Thanks for the reply! Just a couple more questions if you don’t mind me asking, sorry but I really want them and want to make sure I’m getting my money’s worth haha! Do the cracks prevent you from wearing them or does a lot of water get inside the boot or is it fine? Also, did you wear them in the winter? Thanks so much.

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        • Jackie says

          2017-07-27 at 9:25 PM

          No problem! I don’t mind at all. You are more than welcome to send me an email if you have any other questions.

          For me, the cracks are very slight. They definitely don’t prevent me from wearing them. They just look a bit worn. I’ve had them for like 5 years now and still wear them. I’ve never had them leak, so I think the cracks are more of an issue with appearance, rather than function.

          I DO wear the boots in winter, but it can get pretty cold, since they’re not insulated. You CAN buy Hunter boot socks for added warmth. I haven’t because I just prefer snow boots in the winter.

          Hope that helps!

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          • Julie says

            2017-07-27 at 11:21 PM

            Thanks so much girl! I read in your bio that you’re from Toronto so I know I can definitely trust your opinion on these boots and the Toronto weather!

          • Jackie says

            2017-07-31 at 9:59 AM

            I’m so glad to hear it! You’re very welcome 🙂

  20. Lynsey Mowforth says

    2017-08-11 at 1:58 PM

    OMG my boots now look fab!! I love them and now they look as good as new and festival ready after lots of dog walking and muddy building sites. Thank you for the tip!!

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      2017-08-13 at 11:13 AM

      I’m SO glad to hear it! Enjoy your shiny boots 🙂

      Reply
  21. Cloe says

    2017-10-14 at 3:36 PM

    Coconut Oil works great as well! I like the work the oil into the boots with my hands first, and then wipe off with a paper towel. Works like a charm!

    Reply
  22. Stacey says

    2017-11-16 at 9:19 AM

    I did everything you said, but there’s still a haze (not the white film, but a little haze) over my boots. Any suggestions?

    THANKS!

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      2017-11-19 at 8:38 PM

      Hi Stacey, thanks for the comment! I’m not sure what’s causing the haze on your boots. I’d recommend trying another round of cleaning, to see if that helps?

      Reply

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