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What is Blooming Boot and How to Fix It


October 19, 2020

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Is your rubber rain boot blooming? Here’s a quick fix to remove that milky coating that is appearing on the surface of your rain boot. You only need a few common household items. Blooming occurs with rubber products when insoluble particles rise to the surface and create a milky, filmy look on the surface of your rubber boots. Don’t worry there is a quick fix for this. Just follow the steps below.

To get started, all you need is:

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1. Water
2. Olive oil
3. Baking soda

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4. Clean microfiber rags

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Step 1 – Cleaning Your Rain Boot

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Using a clean microfiber rag, take a little bit of baking soda and water to exfoliate the surface of your boot and remove any particles that might rest on the surface.

Step 2 – Polish Your Rain Boot

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After cleaning your rainboot and allowing it to dry, we recommend using a tad of olive oil to polish the surface of your rainboot and leave it looking extra shiny.

Step 3 – Repeat as Needed

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Once you finish polishing the surface of your boot, you’re all set and ready for any rainy day that might come your way. Please keep in mind this is just a temporary fix and you should plan to regularly clean and polish the surface of your rainboot to maintain its overall appearance and shine.


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