THOUSANDS of us Brits likely asked for a pair of Uggs (or dupes of them) this Christmas.
But one gripe that current wearers have is water stains, which often result from uneven drying or dirty water causing unsightly marks on the surface of the shoes.
Luckily, one content creator has shared her hack for banishing these stains in an instance.
While professional cleaning methods and specialised products are available, you can bring your Uggs up as “brand new” using a nail file.
It’s also cost effective, given most supermarkets sell nail files for as little as 39p.
Taking to Instagram, the content creator revealed how she simply shaves off the top layer of her low Ugg boots to bring up a fresh surface.
However, it is crucial to ensure the boots are completely dry before attempting to remove water stains.
Suede and its similar materials are delicate materials that are easily damaged when treated while wet.
Similarly, direct exposure to heat sources – such as radiators or hair dryers – should be avoided as these can cause the suede to stiffen or shrink.
Once the boots are fully dry, you can use a nail file to buff away the water stains.
Using the file, gently rub the water-stained area with light, even strokes.
It is important to work in one direction to prevent excessive wear or tearing of the material.
This process helps to lift and remove the surface fibers that have been discolored by water, blending the stained area with the rest of the shoe.
It’s worth noting that this method can’t be employed too often, as you run the risk of shaving off too much of the material.
Once the water stain has been successfully removed, you can apply a shoe protector spray to safeguard your kicks from future damage.
Official guidance from Uggs is to rub plain white chalk on water stains and leave them overnight.
Fabulous’ Deputy Fashion Editor, Abby McHale, has shared her opinion on whether UGGS are in or out this season.
“The term UGG originates from Australia, they were often worn by surfers in the 60’s coming over to the UK during the 70’s.
After Oprah featured UGG boots as part of ‘Oprah’s favourite things’ in 2003 sales of the brand skyrocketed.
Everyone from Paris Hilton to Kate Moss and even Beyonce were donning these fur lined boots and that meant everyone else had to copy.
Back in the day I decided to go cheap and instead of buying a pair from the UGG brand themself which would have set me back around £100, I went to Dorothy Perkins and bought myself some black ones that cost a quarter of the price.
They lasted probably all of a month before they were ruined from the wet weather, I was walking on the side of them and they just looked downright scruffy.
After that I knew they weren’t for me.
Synonymous with noughties chavs wearing them with neon socks and tucking them into onesies they went from being the in thing to a major fashion faux pas.
Finally people could see that they needed to get rid.
They may have been and still are the definition of comfort – however does that mean that we have to be seen back out in public wearing them?
If it was up to me I’d be keeping these boots parked firmly back in 2008 where they belong.
Don’t get me wrong I think the UGG slippers are great and would happily wear a pair of them in the comfort of my own home, but that’s as far as I stretch.
This time round celebrities such as Olivia Attwood, Emily Ratajkowski and Kate Garraway have all been donning the boots.
However, it looks like they are wearing them in between takes on shoot, running errands or a trip to work before swapping for a pair of heels.
Hopefully it stays this way and people just wear them for comfort over fashion – I for one will be sticking with my trainers on this one.”
A team of experts published advise on the fashion brand‘s website.
“This should soak up most, if not all of the water,” they said.
“The following morning, using a suede brush or tooth brush to lightly buff off the remaining chalk.
“Then, repeat the process a little firmer over the water-affected areas to remove any final signs of chalk.”
