What should I do to preserve the booties after walking on slush and rock salt. I washed them in soap and water rinsed thoroughly but they are sticky.
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Because they are rubber soap & water will make them sticky. Just lay flat let them air dry then wipe with a terry cloth towel or paper towel. My dog has been wearing them for a couple years and one set will last her all winter in Chicago. Tim
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since they are essentially balloons, I can't help but think that the latex is breaking down. The only suggestion I might have would be to put talcum powder or cornstarch on them. Corn starch is probably safer around an animal since its food grade. not sure if that will help extend the life to them or not but it might take some of the stickiness away.
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To prevent sticking after cleaning the company recommends sprinkling a small amount of cornstarch in the booty to prevent sticking. A small amount goes a long way. If too much powder is placed in the booty they will slide off the dog's paws very easily. talc powder or cornstarch
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I have had success with leather boots that had a single "shot" of cat urine. I can't comment on "soaked" shoes. If the only other choice is to throw the shoes away, I would try Rocco & Roxie and maintain the shoes shape with scrunched up newspaper.
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Yea you get that problem with all GK pants. Before you put them in the wash, soak them in water and then brush the with a hair brush. That's my trick lol
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I usually soaked my feet in a warm bath the next morning to let it soften then just gave it a good rub with my fingers. You may want to try petroleum or baby oil instead of something so harsh. I found that some packages have stickier tape than others which I didn't like.
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I just use a soft brush and warm water with a little bit of an organic cleaner (I use Amway's SA8). Sometimes just wiping them down with warm water and a soft cloth works.
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I let them dry outside, laying them on their sides or upside down and then use an old screwdriver to get the muck out. However, I have rinsed them off in the kitchen sink and then let them dry upside down if they'll stay that way. I bought an extra pair of heel inserts, as my foot is narrow but I need a wide width in the front because of bunions.
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I just flush them with purified water and let them air dry but if you want to you can get cleaning tablets. Ive never had a problem with them though.
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I wash mine off with a hose and brush when they get muddy and I'm wearing them and they don't soak through doing that.
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Just wash them in warm water. You can use a little soft-soap if you like, but don't use any harsh solvents or cleaners.
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We had the same problem. After several weeks of usage our 12-year old's pair stunk so bad we wouldn't allow them in the house. We finally soaked them in a tub with OxyClean and then washed them, thinking that they either had to get clean, get ruined, or be thrown away. The smell went away after the washing and they seem to be okay. But there's clearly something about the material that holds moisture and stench. They are not very breathable at all.
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I usually get a wet rag while it is still warm and just wipe it off. Its my second croc and i havent had a problem with build up.
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Yea, no kidding, it's freezing where I am...I don't wash them outside in the winter, I just spray with 409 or some anti-bacterial cleaner and wipe them out. Stay warm!
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Mine were the same way, I hung them outside, wiped them down with all kinds of stuff! It seems finally after several months it has dissipated some and is not as strong as it once was. I use them about 4 times a week in a kickboxing class, so I guess it finally rubbed off or something! Not really sure! the last thing I tried was putting baking soda in a coffee filter and placing inside, that was to help with sweat odor, so that may have helped as well! Not really sure what would work the best!
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I used a mixture of food grade mineral oil and beeswax. Keeps them waterproof for about a month at a time but depends on how often/hard you scrub them clean.
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I had the same problem, I started rinsing them in warm water while they were still in the cleaning tray thingy, that seemed to help me.
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I machine washed them in rockin green laundry soap and dried them normally. There is no real prep for these. I have stripped them once using the hot water in the washing machine.
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I washed them on delicate cycle in cold water, using regular Tide detergent. Then I dried them on the air setting of the dryer, with no problems at all.