Boots caked in mud?

Honda4me · November 27, 2010, 11:45 PM

Mine were covered last night from hunting yesterday. So after they dried overnight I used a screwdriver on them which helped some. Then I took a wire brush to the soles & brushed the sides lightly. Worked pretty good so thought I'd pass on the tip. If you have a better idea lets hear it.

hogdogs · November 27, 2010, 11:52 PM

I leave them outside the door until mornin' and bonk them against the wall to knock off what chooses to be free...

Brent

uwtriguy · November 28, 2010, 10:35 AM

Yeah, agree with Brent. The muddy boots stay in the garage or on the porch until then end of the season. Bang and go. Much easier and saves time for family when I get home.

Pahoo · November 28, 2010, 10:45 AM

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bonk them against the wall to knock off what chooses to be free...

I too am a "Bonker" ; My first foot-bonk is in the field as well as stomping, before I get into my pick-up. Then bonk at my garage door, leave them and bonk again, the next day. I'm also lucky to have a foot scraper and brush. Thanks for the tip. .....

Be Safe !!!

Honda4me · November 28, 2010, 01:10 PM

I tried the old bump them together the next morning routine but the caked on gumbo (mixed with buffalo grass) wouldn't budge. I won't thoroughly clean them till the end of hunting season. I really should get a foot scraper and brush though.

Buzzcook · November 28, 2010, 01:37 PM

Use rubber boots and hit them with the garden hose.

Hawg · November 28, 2010, 01:52 PM

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I tried the old bump them together the next morning routine but the caked on gumbo (mixed with buffalo grass) wouldn't budge. I won't thoroughly clean them till the end of hunting season. I really should get a foot scraper and brush though.

Bonk'em harder.

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Use rubber boots and hit them with the garden hose.

All hunting boots should have rubber or rubberized lowers because they wont leave a scent trail.

MLeake · November 28, 2010, 07:10 PM

I use BuzzCook's method, garden hose with high pressure nozzle.

Great for mud, blood, and dog crap removal.

Kreyzhorse · November 28, 2010, 07:53 PM

Take them off and leave them in the garage. After they've had time to "cure", I'll hit them together a few times and they are good to go.

My hunting boots never make it any further than the garage so if I can get most of the mud off them at some point, that's as far as I go.

egor20 · November 28, 2010, 08:02 PM

"I use BuzzCook's method, garden hose with high pressure nozzle.

Great for mud, blood, and dog crap removal."

You sound like my OH, "what happens in the barn, stays in the barn".

High pressure hose works for my wellies, hunting boots I use the "bonk" method.

Scorch · November 29, 2010, 03:18 AM

I use SnoSeal on my boots, so I just bonk 'em and the crud falls off after it's dried.

hooligan1 · November 29, 2010, 04:00 AM

One time I lost my mind and bonked 'em in my livingroom.

Never do that again, had to vaccum every room on the main floor some of which were'nt even involved

women!?!?

cnimrod · November 30, 2010, 10:02 AM

for about $10 I bought some sturdy push broom heads and with some scrap plywood and a couple of wood screws I made a boot cleaner. sized for my boots it gets the bottoms and sides pretty good.

jmr40 · November 30, 2010, 10:43 AM

If you want your boots to last don't leave the mud on them long enough to dry if possible. I hose mine off, if possible, as soon as I'm home and allow them to dry in warm, not hot conditions. I keep the leather treated with a good quality waterproof compound.

I don't buy cheap boots, but I take care of them and expect to get at least 10 hunting seasons from them. I've used some for as long as 15 years.

November 27, 2010, 11:45 PM	#1
Honda4me Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK. Posts: 41	Boots caked in mud? Mine were covered last night from hunting yesterday. So after they dried overnight I used a screwdriver on them which helped some. Then I took a wire brush to the soles & brushed the sides lightly. Worked pretty good so thought I'd pass on the tip. If you have a better idea lets hear it.

November 28, 2010, 07:53 PM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Take them off and leave them in the garage. After they've had time to "cure", I'll hit them together a few times and they are good to go. My hunting boots never make it any further than the garage so if I can get most of the mud off them at some point, that's as far as I go. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

November 28, 2010, 08:02 PM	#10
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	"I use BuzzCook's method, garden hose with high pressure nozzle. Great for mud, blood, and dog crap removal." You sound like my OH, "what happens in the barn, stays in the barn". High pressure hose works for my wellies, hunting boots I use the "bonk" method. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

November 29, 2010, 03:18 AM	#11
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I use SnoSeal on my boots, so I just bonk 'em and the crud falls off after it's dried. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 29, 2010, 04:00 AM	#12
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	One time I lost my mind and bonked 'em in my livingroom.Never do that again, had to vaccum every room on the main floor some of which were'nt even involved women!?!? __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

November 27, 2010, 11:52 PM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	I leave them outside the door until mornin' and bonk them against the wall to knock off what chooses to be free... Brent

November 28, 2010, 10:35 AM	#3
uwtriguy Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Posts: 37	Yeah, agree with Brent. The muddy boots stay in the garage or on the porch until then end of the season. Bang and go. Much easier and saves time for family when I get home.

November 28, 2010, 01:10 PM	#5
Honda4me Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK. Posts: 41	I tried the old bump them together the next morning routine but the caked on gumbo (mixed with buffalo grass) wouldn't budge. I won't thoroughly clean them till the end of hunting season. I really should get a foot scraper and brush though.

November 28, 2010, 01:37 PM	#6
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Use rubber boots and hit them with the garden hose.

November 28, 2010, 07:10 PM	#8
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I use BuzzCook's method, garden hose with high pressure nozzle. Great for mud, blood, and dog crap removal.

November 30, 2010, 10:02 AM	#13
cnimrod Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2009 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 152	home made boot brush for about $10 I bought some sturdy push broom heads and with some scrap plywood and a couple of wood screws I made a boot cleaner. sized for my boots it gets the bottoms and sides pretty good.

November 30, 2010, 10:43 AM	#14
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	If you want your boots to last don't leave the mud on them long enough to dry if possible. I hose mine off, if possible, as soon as I'm home and allow them to dry in warm, not hot conditions. I keep the leather treated with a good quality waterproof compound. I don't buy cheap boots, but I take care of them and expect to get at least 10 hunting seasons from them. I've used some for as long as 15 years.