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Salty slush can leave boots, pants and coat bot-toms with white spatters.
Emu Salt Stain Remover ($4.95 at Brooks Shoe Service, 55 E. Washington St.) works on salt-stained footwear, as does white vinegar cut with a little water, Loop shoe guru Mike Morelli says.
For wool coats, Kathy Reuter of the University of Illinois Extension Service suggests brushing off residue, then blotting with a cloth dampened with water and vinegar. Repeat if necessary.
Her chief advice: Be prepared. Pretreat shoes and boots with sprays sold in shoe stores. And tuck slacks inside waterproof boots.