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iluvballroom
09-13-2007, 10:37 PM
Okay everyone, i have a problem. My competition shoes are all black from being stepped on so how do i clean them? a coach once said rubbing alcohol but you have to scrub them which pills the material. Please help! Thanks !! :)
Laura
09-13-2007, 11:44 PM
Use the liquid stain remover stuff that Dryel makes (Dryel is the "home" "dry cleaning" stuff, I can get it at my local Safeway). Use a cotton pad, and rub in one direction, the way the satin goes, so it doesn't pill.
latingal
09-14-2007, 12:29 AM
Can I just say Laura, you are an amazing resource on all things ballroom...we're lucky to have you (and many of the other resourceful DF'ers around here!)
Joe
09-14-2007, 06:29 AM
You dance as long as Laura has, you pick up a few things. ;)
Laura
09-14-2007, 09:21 AM
Aww, thanks latingal. It helps that I have a huge mind for trivia :)
iluvballroom
09-16-2007, 08:47 PM
thank you!! Ill try it!
dancerman
09-29-2007, 04:06 PM
FYI,
for cleaning satin shoes you can also try arts and craft stores such as "Michaels" in the Northeast". I beleieve they actually have a cleaner made specifically for Satin material whether it be for clothes, shoes, or arts and crafts.
latingal
09-29-2007, 08:52 PM
Good to know dancerman, thanks for the tip!
Joe
09-30-2007, 08:56 AM
Just test on an inconspicuous area first--it may be designed to clean dye off in addition to dirt. :)
samina
09-30-2007, 09:07 AM
i asked my pro & his partner about this once. they said just watercolor them, which instantly gives a fresh color to them. they said they just use a kids' paintbox, but I can't figure out how i'd get the color mix spot-on that way, so next time i'm at michaels i'm gonna buy a tube of artists' watercolor the right color (or a couple to blend a sizeable batch) and so i'm ready when my next pair get dirty.

i've watercolored my shoes black from a paintbox, tho... turned out great!
Rugby
10-02-2007, 08:59 PM
When I first started out I danced with some guys that used black shoe polish ,which then coated my white satin shoes when they brushed against my feet. I thought the shoes ruined but the Multi-7 made them look like new, I was so relieved. Spot check it though if you have another colour, just to be safe.