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"  Now that the winter weather has officially arrived, your boots are going to be getting a lot more wear. But all that extra play time combined with the snow, slush, and salt can leave your shoes looking a little rough around the edges. Scratches, scuffs, and salt stains are totally normal for this time of year and (luckily) they&amp;#039;re totally fixable! Check out these easy tips to keep your fave shoes looking amazing all winter long!  Salt Stains: To remove the white film that salty sidewalks leave on your boots, just head to your kitchen\u2014you probably have all the cleaning ingredients you need already. Mix an equal amount of water and vinegar into a cup, dip a soft cloth into the mixture, and wipe away the salt spots. The vinegar breaks down the build-up on your boots without harming the leather. Once cleaned, wipe down the boot with a damp (just with water!) cloth rag. Scratches: Spiffing up your boots is a cinch. Just dip a q-tip in olive oil and run along the line of the scratch (not perpendicular to it). Wipe off with a dry cloth. Scuffs: Remove scuffs with just baking soda and water. Dip a soft rag in water, then dab it into baking soda, and gently rub any scuff marks. Wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth.  Patent Scuffs &amp;amp;amp; Scratches: Keeping your shiny patent heels and flats in tip-top shape is just as easy! Apply a smidge of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to a dry cloth and rub on any scuffs or scratches. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth. MORE! 32 Cute Boots Under $100! This article originally appeared on Seventeen.com. Photo Credit: Getty Images. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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