Repair rubber boots: 2 solutions against wet feet
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If your favorite rubber boots have cracks and holes, only one thing helps: you need to repair your rubber boots. With these solutions you are prepared for the coming rainy weather.
Repairing rubber boots: How to quickly remedy the situation
Sometimes it has to be quick: So that your child can romp around again or you can continue to work in the garden, a quick solution must be found. How to repair your rubber boots in no time.
- For the interim solution, you first need Gaffer Tape or Duct Tape. You can get both in every hardware store.
- In order for the adhesive tape to hold well later, the affected area must be free of grease and other dirt. Treat the crack or hole with detergent at best and dry the area properly later.
- Now stick the tape as generously as possible over the hole. If you don't want the flick process to be seen from the outside, you can also treat the shoe from the inside.
Repairing rubber boots: the permanent solution
At the latest after repeated use, the effect of the adhesive tape also diminishes. We are introducing a more durable version that you can use to mend your rubber boots.
- Buy a so-called vulcanizing set at the local hardware store or from a bicycle dealer. With this, bicycle or car tires are usually patched in the long term.
- Hold the rubber piece included in the set on the affected area of the boot, add the vulcanizing solution that is also included.
- With the help of heat (for example with a hot air dryer) you bring the material to the prescribed temperature. The rubber now melts into the boot and the hole is closed in the long term.
If your rubber boots can no longer be saved, our next practical tip will tell you how to properly dispose of your old boots.