How do you clean canvas ballet shoes?
May 16th, 2009 6 Responses
I have my spring recital coming up and don't have time to buy new ballet shoes so I need to clean them. Do I soak them in baking soda, that's what a girl in my class said. Can I put them in the dryer if they are stuffed with newspaper?? Help!
I used to soak mine for half an hour in a sink full of warm (not hot) water, with a teaspoon of baking soda added to it.
This was only if they got really dirty, which they usually did - I used practice on my garden patio :S
If they're not that bad, you can put them inside an old pillow case and wash them in the machine on a 60 degree wash. Then put them in the dryer (still inside the pillow case) with balled up newspaper mainly in the toe part to keep their shape.
Good luck with your recital 
Mac x
May 16th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I always find with canvas shoes you can just stick 'em in the washing machine. Put them in a pillow slip if you'd like to be extra careful.
References :
May 16th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I used to soak mine for half an hour in a sink full of warm (not hot) water, with a teaspoon of baking soda added to it.
This was only if they got really dirty, which they usually did - I used practice on my garden patio :S
If they're not that bad, you can put them inside an old pillow case and wash them in the machine on a 60 degree wash. Then put them in the dryer (still inside the pillow case) with balled up newspaper mainly in the toe part to keep their shape.
Good luck with your recital
Mac x
References :
I'm a dancer. Have been dancing for 14 years, since I was 4. I'm trained in Street, Hip Hop, Ballet & Contemporary. Moving to New York in 2 weeks to start work as a Professional Choreographer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company =D =D
May 16th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Put them on a gentle spin in the washing machine or even try hand cleaning them in a bowl with baking soda as you said. TO dry them stick em in the airing cupboard, the tumble dryer or on the washing line. It doesn't matter if you put newspaper in them. OR if you have the money, take them to b dry cleaned.
References :
May 16th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
my teacher always tells use never to dry our ballet shoes especially canvas ones. the soles on the bottom will often become hard and stiff. if you want to find different ways to wash your shoes either ask your teacher or go to google and search how too. this is one place to try: http://www.ehow.com/how_2222432_clean-soft-ballet-slippers.html
References :
i am a dancer and teacher…
May 16th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
i usually just throw mine in the wash machine. works like a charm
References :
May 16th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
just put them in the washing machine and let them air dry.
please answer:
http://www.watchblockbusters.com/movie/128-John_Tucker_Must_Die_2006.html
References :