November 27, 2010, 11:45 PM | #1 |
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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.
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November 27, 2010, 11:52 PM | #2 |
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November 28, 2010, 10:35 AM | #3 |
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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.
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November 28, 2010, 01:10 PM | #5 |
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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.
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November 28, 2010, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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Use rubber boots and hit them with the garden hose.
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November 28, 2010, 07:10 PM | #8 |
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I use BuzzCook's method, garden hose with high pressure nozzle.
Great for mud, blood, and dog crap removal. |
November 28, 2010, 07:53 PM | #9 |
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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.
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November 28, 2010, 08:02 PM | #10 |
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"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.
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November 29, 2010, 03:18 AM | #11 |
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I use SnoSeal on my boots, so I just bonk 'em and the crud falls off after it's dried.
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November 29, 2010, 04:00 AM | #12 |
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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!?!?
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November 30, 2010, 10:02 AM | #13 |
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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.
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November 30, 2010, 10:43 AM | #14 |
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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. |
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