12/09/2025
As an abrasive substance, salt can cause permanent damage to your clothes and footwear. Permanent stains, rings of salt residue and faded colors on clothing and shoes can all result from exposure to salt. You need your winter coats, boots and heavier clothes to last and the best way to protect them is by promptly cleaning any salt stains with warm water. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water and blot at the area to dissolve and remove the salt. For dry salt stains, brush surface residue gently off with a soft hairbrush to avoid working the salt deeper into the material. For delicate fabrics and stains that won’t come out, take the garment to a professional cleaner for care.
