Is cleaning ugg boots a job i can do myself?

yes, but not in the washing machine. brush the dry dirt off with a suede brush, dampen the whole boot evenly with cold water (if you only wet the stain it dries as a patch), work a little suede cleaner or diluted wool wash in with a sponge, wipe it off with the rinsed sponge, stuff with paper and dry away from any heat for a couple of days. brush again once dry. salt tide marks: white vinegar and water first.