Clarendon Boots - cleaning?

[Flicker]

What is the best way for cleaning Clarendon brushing boots - the ones with the leather / vinyl outside and sheepskin lining?
Took my lad for a bit of off-road and they are filthy now and the sheepskin is all clogged with mud (oops). I want to give them a really good clean but don't want to mess up either the outer or the lining...

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

I used to put mine in the washing machine - never did them any harm.

It was the only way i could get the sheepskin really clean.

 

[4leggedfurries]

Gentle wash in the washing machine then hang them on the line to dry. Done this for the last 7/8 years with mine and they are still going. They come up nice and sparkly, look almost as new!

 

[Flicker]

V-K - did you use a cold cycle or a regular one?
We sound like housewives, lol!!

 

[Flicker]

Nice one, thanks guys.
Ha ha - OH already fed up with numnahs in the washing machine and bits / stirrups in the dishwasher. Now he's got boots in the washing machine too!!

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

just a low temp one with a little bit of detergent!
then i rinse out the sheep skin after to make sure all the detergent is out.

 

[Joss]

They will be fine in the washing machine - its not sheep skin, its acrylic so wash away. I didnt know they still made Clarendons - blast from the past!!

 

[Flicker]

Brill thanks. These are ancient ones. I had a couple of pairs and the last lot have been destroyed by use so I've had to break these out now. I love them, they are ace!