Rubber Boots FAQ

How to take care of rubber boots?

If properly taken cared of, a pair of rubber boots will usually last for a long time. Wash the rubber boots from time to time with sponge and warm soap water. Avoid using rough brush and the use of solvent detergents. Always dry the rubber boots at room temperature, never dry them in a boiler room or heated cupboard.

Where to store rubber boots?

Rubber boots should be stored vertically at room temperature. Heat and light will both damage the rubber. So it's important to avoid any direct sunlight or hot rooms. In contrast, it won't do any damage to your rubber boots even if your rubber boots are stored in an outdoor cabin over winter.

Why is my rubber boots’ surface turning grey?

The surface of rubber boots is finished with silicone and lacquer during manufacture. However, silicone can be decomposed and washed away relatively easily if the rubber boots are heavily used or constantly exposed to direct sunlight. In such situation, the rubber boots’ surface is particularly vulnerable to the UV radiation, which will cause the surface to become grey or even worse, perish.

In order to prevent this from happening, it helps to apply silicone rubber conditioner regularly on your rubber boots, which will not only avert the fading, but also maintain the elasticity of the rubber boots.

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