Objective: Prepare boots for waterproofing

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

OPTIONS:
[1]. Remove the places before cleaning the boots. After they're removed use a soft brush to remove dirt and dust. Then use boot cleaner after the brushing.;
[2]. Remove the laces before cleaning the boots. After they're removed use a soft brush to remove dirt and dust. Then use boot cleaner after the brushing.;
[2].