How to clean your white boots

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So I white Alpinestars tech 7s and there pretty dirty. I've cleaned them with some soap and power washer but that doesn't do the job. Any products or ideas? Let me know!
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chase383 12/28/2014 5:49am
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I use a product called 'Simple Green'

1. Rinse the boots with a pressure washer.
2. Spray on Simple Green and then use a brush.
3. Let them sit for about a minute
4. Rinse the boots again with the pressure washer

This has worked best for me.
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mx216 12/28/2014 5:50am
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Scotchbrite with hondabrite cleaner available at the local honda shop. Spray it on, and then scrub them with the scotchbrite.
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MotoMan12345 12/28/2014 5:51am
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mx216 wrote:
Scotchbrite with hondabrite cleaner available at the local honda shop. Spray it on, and then scrub them with the scotchbrite.
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chase383 wrote:
I use a product called 'Simple Green' 1. Rinse the boots with a pressure washer. 2. Spray on Simple Green and then use a brush. 3...
I use a product called 'Simple Green'

1. Rinse the boots with a pressure washer.
2. Spray on Simple Green and then use a brush.
3. Let them sit for about a minute
4. Rinse the boots again with the pressure washer

This has worked best for me.
Yesh I have that. I'll try it thanks

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moore433 12/28/2014 6:15am
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mx216 wrote:
Scotchbrite with hondabrite cleaner available at the local honda shop. Spray it on, and then scrub them with the scotchbrite.
That's what I always did. I always wanted my white boats to be clean looking.
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I use Clorox Cleanup or the generic version, is is in the kitchen cleaning section at Grocery stores or Walmart
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chase383 wrote:
I use a product called 'Simple Green' 1. Rinse the boots with a pressure washer. 2. Spray on Simple Green and then use a brush. 3...
I use a product called 'Simple Green'

1. Rinse the boots with a pressure washer.
2. Spray on Simple Green and then use a brush.
3. Let them sit for about a minute
4. Rinse the boots again with the pressure washer

This has worked best for me.
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Racer_Twentynine 12/28/2014 6:52am
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all those are fine options but for me the easiest way i have found.

swing buy one of those quarter eating car wash places.

hang the boots up on the floor mat clips, yes the are strong enough to hold.

use the tire cleaner or engine degreaser option. spray the boots down until they look radioactive.

flip them around and repeat.

then switch to high pressure rinse and watch them shine.

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MtnBoy 12/28/2014 7:04am
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Simple Green and a brush always worked for me.

It's also easier to keep them clean if you always keep them clean...
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Boarddesign 12/28/2014 7:07am
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I use the simple green way, it works great.

I have also used the white wall tire bleach… on tires it's insane… I may give it a whirl on boots.
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Steve 396 12/28/2014 7:10am
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I use Mean Green which is a cheaper version of Simple Green and it works great. The replies above have the procedure down to a tee!
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CRF505 12/28/2014 7:37am
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x2 on the Simple Green.

I've also found that Magic Erasers work extremely well too.
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SEE ARE125 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/28/75222/s1200_image.jpg[/img]


you can spray bleche white on any white surface on your bike and it will come out like new....side panels, front fork gaurds, radiator louvers, it even works pretty good on aluminum and wheels with a scotch pad. I've used it on my boots for years......and it works magic on white letter tires..Smile
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bish153 12/28/2014 8:12am
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Spray your bike and boots down with shout and let them sit, then power wash off. Both will look brand new.
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wow123 12/28/2014 8:12am
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Never buy white boots, look old very quickly but they make an awful lot of them in that color scheme.
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flyingeek423 12/28/2014 8:14am
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Try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser once the boot is wet or you can wet the sponge. These can be found with the cleaning products at any store. They don't last long but they will make white like new again. I have not tried on anything other than white so use caution, I believe bleach is the main ingredient.
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TFuchs978 12/28/2014 8:15am
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I always use Purple Power and a mild scotch bright, also a nice little trick is sticking them on a road cone upside town to keep the water out of them. Some water still gets in, but its not terrible
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AzMxr 12/28/2014 8:19am
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MotoMan12345 wrote:
So I white Alpinestars tech 7s and there pretty dirty. I've cleaned them with some soap and power washer but that doesn't do the job. Any...
So I white Alpinestars tech 7s and there pretty dirty. I've cleaned them with some soap and power washer but that doesn't do the job. Any products or ideas? Let me know!
Nothing works like Shout. It's not a harsh cleaner like some other cleaners. I use it on my bike, boots, chest protector, and helmet. It seriously makes them like NEW white every time. After riding in the red clay around N Texas, it works.
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Shout seems to work pretty good, and can't beat the price.
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SEE ARE125 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/28/75222/s1200_image.jpg[/img]


I've always used this on my white boots too & it does work great!

Just an observation though, as a kitchen manager, I have worked in kitchens for over 15 years. The one thing you always noticed was that the floor degreaser's that we used to clean the floors, would break down your shoes over time fairly rapidly.. Even quality kitchen klogs/shoes. I noticed this w/ my Alpinestars after a year of cleaning them with this. The plastic sides started to become brittle & crack until It had a big hole. I'm sure they should have lasted alot longer. I'm not sure if that was the cause, but just from experience, I know harsh degreaser's break down shoes. I haven't used any on my new boots yet & I'll probably try the magic eraser or something like simple green. Anything thats not so harsh.
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JG463 12/28/2014 8:35am
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Sos pads just like your white walls!
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Jaybird67k 12/28/2014 8:50am
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Comet with brush and water because the pumice in it makes them sparkling white.

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Jaybird67k 12/28/2014 9:01am
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Buy black boots.
Comet with brush and water because the pumice in it makes them sparkling Black.

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Zesiger 112 12/28/2014 11:10am
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Soap, water, Mr. clean magic erasers. Only thing I can't get off is the shifter mark.


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mx216 12/28/2014 11:15am
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mx216 wrote:
Scotchbrite with hondabrite cleaner available at the local honda shop. Spray it on, and then scrub them with the scotchbrite.
moore433 wrote:
That's what I always did. I always wanted my white boats to be clean looking.
It by far works the best on keeping white boots white, but you aren't going to restore boots that have 2 years of mud stains back to looking new with anything.
Jbrandmx85 12/28/2014 12:54pm
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Mr clean pads. I actually use knock off brand but it works just as good. Havnt found a mark or stain that wont come off with these. Sometimes you just have to srub super hard

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