Take the time to periodically clean your boots and footwear adds years to their life. Contrary to popular belief, the steps involved are simple and are easily performed.

Step 1: Wipe them off after every use.

Use a clean towel, a damp rag or even a pair of socks. The important thing is to wipe off all the dirt and dust that accumulated during the day. Dust and dirt are your boots biggest enemy. The particles word into folds and can cause abrasion and cracking.

Step 2: Let the boots dry out at least 24 hours before you wear them again.

Moisture from you feet settles inside your boots, and without time to dry, bacteria stains the boot. A good practice is to have a spare set of boots to allow for the other pair to have time to dry.

Step 3: Clean, polish and condition boots periodically.

Just like your skin, the material on your boot can dry out. By conditioning your boots, you lubricate the fibers and add life to your boot. Use an eraser to remove scuff marks, and use a toothbrush to clean the welt and seams of your boots.

Why should you carry a pepper spray? Pepper Spray is an extremely effective non-lethal means to protect you and your family. It defends against aggression/assault from a distance as most sprays fire 6 – 10 feet. Pepper Spray is a great equalizer. Many people recognize the need to protect themselves, but do not have time for training. It does not require a lot of training to use Pepper Spray. Pepper Spray is a force multiplier meaning that when used, it takes very little effort on your part to defend yourself. Carrying Pepper Spray puts you in the proper mindset for safety. You are more alert to your surroundings. An example of someone not alert would be the lady who just finished Christmas shopping. She has her shopping bags and cell phone in hand and she is talking away about how many other gifts she needs to buy. She isn’t aware of whats going on around her. A young man walks up, and grabs her bags out of her hand. Our the college student who leaves class at night alone, she walks out to the parking lot and is surprised by an assailant at her car. If they were alert and new how to protect themselves he could have avoided the confrontation. Pepper Spray allows you to defend yourself at a distance from your assailant, and get away quickly without harming yourself or the other person.