How to remove salt stains from leather boots

Don't let winter ruin your favourite pair of boots. Pour equal parts white vinegar and lukewarm water into a bowl. Soak a rag in the mixture and use it to gently wipe your leather boots. Dry them off with a towel when finished. The salt will have disappeared.

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