Satin, with its delicate sheen and soft texture, requires specific care to maintain its beauty and extend the life of your shoes. Follow these steps to ensure your dance shoes remain in top condition, dance after dance.
Handling Perspiration
Dancing is an intense activity, and perspiration is inevitable. To protect your satin shoes from the effects of sweat:
> After Each Use: Allow your shoes to air out in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. This helps in evaporating moisture and prevents the build-up of odour.
> Application: When dry, use our Protector Spray (shop here) all over the shoe inside and out from new to protect against moisture build up. To fight odours, use this Menthol Deodorising Spray to neutralise the build up of unpleasant odours.
Cleaning Satin
Satin requires gentle care when cleaning. Follow these steps to clean the satin exterior of your shoes:
> Spot Cleaning: Use a soft, damp cloth to gently dab at stains or marks. Avoid rubbing as it can damage the satin's delicate fibres.
> Stain Removal: For tougher stains, use our Cleaner Spray and follow the instructions on how to use it on on its product page.
> Drying: Never use direct heat to dry your shoes. Always air dry away from direct sunlight to prevent discolouration.
Storing Your Shoes
Proper storage is key to maintaining the shape and fabric of your satin dance shoes:
> Avoid Crushing: Store your shoes in a spacious shoe bag or box to avoid crushing the satin fabric. Keeping your shoe box is useful for this (and for remembering the style of shoe you ordered)!
> Shape Preservation: Use shoe trees or tissue paper to fill the shoes and help them retain their shape. Keep that scrunched-up tissue that is stuffed into your shoes when you receive them for this, don't throw it in the bin, it has its use!
> Humidity Control: Keep silica gel packets in your storage area to absorb excess moisture and prevent mould growth.
Rotating Shoes
If possible, rotate between pairs of dance shoes. This gives each pair ample time to air out and reduces the wear and tear from continuous use.
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FAQs
Can I machine wash my satin dance shoes? No, machine washing can damage the satin fabric and the shoe's structure. Always opt for gentle hand cleaning, using our Cleaner Spray.
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Remember, with the right care, your satin dance shoes will continue to be a beautiful and reliable partner on the dance floor!