Perfect for a wide variety of facilities, including sports clubs and schools, this freestanding boot wiper is a convenient option due to its compact size. The 3ft (0.9m) high shoe cleaner is self-weighted in design, meaning that there is no need for the unit to be permanently bolted into the ground. Assembly of the stand alone boot scraper is incredibly easy, providing you with a piece of premium quality ground equipment which is deceptively low-maintenance.

Apply a waterproofing spray or wax to your boots to help repel water and prevent them from getting soaked during wet games or training sessions. This can also help to prevent the material from deteriorating. If you have washed them with a damp cloth and not immersed them in water, then the cleaning process should not have made them much wetter than they were to start with!If properly maintained, sports equipment can last for many years, but general wear and tear could reduce the life of your boot wipers.

While the natural method of drying your boot is slower, it is worth it to protect your boot and expand its lifespan. Why Are Boots Prone to Damage and Deterioration?

Once again, do not be tempted to use direct heat to dry the rugby boots and under no circumstances use a tumble drier to dry them. It will ruin your rugby boots.

Use a softer brush or toothbrush, lukewarm water, and mild detergent to clean the top of the boots without scrubbing too hard. Excessive scrubbing may damage the surface of the rugby boot.The most important thing you can do to get the smell out of rugby boots is to take preventative action. Get them dry as fast as possible, before they start to smell. The sole of your smelly rugby cleats is a perfect harbor for this stank-producing bacteria, meaning that a perfect solution for your funky footwear could include taking on those stinky soles. Replacing the sole of shoes that have gotten just a bit too rank (once again, it’s totally natural) can be a really simple and rather effective way to deodorize the whole set of shoes. Small moves for big, great-smelling gains, am I right?!

Use the stiff brush to brush away all dirt from the studs. Use the time to inspect the studs for wear or burrs and replace them if needed. Worn or burred studs will not offer proper grip and may cause unnecessary injuries to another player. They’re literally *so* fun. I mean, I get it, basic conversations are literally one of the very best ways to learn another language, but that doesn’t mean that such practice isn’t supes difficult. Said practice led to my partner informing me all about the great sport of rugby in very… ahem, *rudimentary* Spanish. In addition to that, I also had rather rudimentary Spanish listening skills, meaning that our conversations surrounding the topic in question were unique, to say the least. Translated, they went something like: The soleplate is the hardest part of the boot and can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush, mild detergent or shoe cleaner, and lukewarm water. Take care to clean in between the creases and studs, ridding the soleplate of mud and grime. Once the boot is dry, pour in some baking soda. Let the powder sit inside the boot for several hours before dumping it out. Ideal for pitchside, outside changing rooms and golf course teeing areas, the Standard Boot Wiper is a simple and effective freestanding boot wiper solution for schools and clubs.

Ultra-Durable Outdoor Shoe Cleaner & Boot Scraper For All Sporting Needs

If you’ve made the mistake of leaving the boots for a few days without cleaning, you may find that the dried dirt won’t come off easily. At this point, you’ll want something a bit stronger than warm water. When not in use, keep your boots in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid leaving them in a damp or humid environment, as this can cause mold or mildew to form on the boots. A great choice is a solution of several tablespoons of baking soda mixed in water. This will do a good job removing the dirt, will help tame the odor, and won’t harm the boot. Steam cleaning your stinky rugby cleats works really well, ya’ see, because the super hot water won’t be doing that smelly bacteria any favors. I mean, (basically) boiled bacteria won’t be producing too many bad smells, I suppose. So, that means that we’re huge fans of steam cleaning! It’s like, our new favorite thing, got it? Having cleats spinning in the washer is not the greatest thing for the health of the machine, either. The manufacturers wouldn’t recommend hard studs in their equipment.