Caterpillar Safety Boots are renowned for their high quality and extensive safety features, but can get quite messy while they are protecting your feet from the hazards at work. If your Caterpillar boots get muddy then you should always clean them quickly to stop the leather from drying out. So here is how to clean and maintain them, reviving your Caterpillar Footwear to its original glory.
Use a soft brush or cloth to remove any mud or dirt stuck to your boots. For leather boots wash with mild soap and warm water and rinse all soap off. Then apply a leather cleaner to gently remove any remaining dirt that might be stuck to them. Apply some leather conditioner to your leather Caterpillar boots to protect them from future staining and cracking. Conditioning your work boots may change their colour, patch test a small area to see what happens and use a non-alcoholic based leather conditioner.
If your boots are suede then use a stiff brush to get the dirt off and don’t get your boots wet. To protect them you should apply Caterpillar’s water and stain repellent which has been specially formulated to protect all types of Caterpillar safety boots, including suede. The water and stain protector leaves an invisible and breathable layer of protection for your footwear allowing you to easily wipe off dirt and moisture and protect your boots from dirt, stains, rain and snow.
The rubber and nylon upper are durable and easy to clean with a quick spray of water and scrub with soap.
To clean the inside of your Caterpillar boots, mix a large heaped tablespoon of baking soda into approximately 300ml of water and use the mixture to clean the inside of your boots. Apply liberally and make sure to soak the entire inside of the boots. Allow the boots to air dry and this will pull the dirt and smells caused by sweat out of the boots.
To clean the laces you should hand wash them rather than putting them in a washing machine and hang them up to dry. To dry your boots out, loosen them up and air dry them properly. Avoid excessive heat so the leather does not crack.
Resource: https://blog.catfootwear.com/how-to-clean-and-care-for-your-boots/
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