• Wipe shoes with a soft damp cloth, use a little warm water and gentle detergent, (do not use harsh cleaners). Dry completely with a dry cloth.
• Apply a cream polish in a matching colour and buff with a clean cloth.
• If shoes have become badly scuffed they can be painted, follow manufactures instructions to do this.   
• Regularly brush the suede soles to remove a build-up of dirt and rosin (used on dance floors), if the soles become smooth and slippery gently rub the sole with fine grade sandpaper.  
• Never immerse leather ballet shoes in water or wash in the washing machine.

• Place ballet shoes in a lingerie washing bag
• Use a gentle cycle with cold water and a mild laundry detergent that contains NO fabric softeners or bleach.
• Remove before the spin cycle and drip dry on a towel in a warm dry location away from moisture, direct heat and sunlight. Never place in a clothes dryer.
• Optional;  When they are still slightly damp wear the ballet shoes so they finish drying and re-conform to the shape of your foot.

• Fill a basin with cold water and add a mild hand washing detergent that contains NO fabric softeners or bleach.  
• Immerse the canvas ballet shoes into the water and gently pat them to help saturate the shoes with the soapy water. Leave to soak for 10  minutes.
• To lift the dirt from the canvas gently squeeze the soapy water through them.
• To Rinse; drain and re-fill the basin with cold water, immerse the shoes , gently squeeze the water through them. Repeat this step until the water stays sudd free.
• Remove from the water, do not wring them, gently squeeze excess water and drip dry on a towel in a warm dry location away from moisture, direct heat and sunlight.
• Never place canvas ballet shoes in a clothes dryer.
• Optional;  When they are still slightly damp wear the ballet shoes so they finish drying and re-conform to the shape of your foot.

Jazz Shoes

• If shoes have laces, remove them before cleaning.
• Elastic inserts can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Allow to air dry in a warm dry location away from direct heat.
• Wipe shoes with a soft damp cloth, use a little warm water and gentle detergent, (do not use harsh cleaners). Dry completely with a dry cloth.
• Apply a cream polish in a matching colour and buff with a clean cloth.
• If shoes have become badly scuffed they can be painted, follow manufactures instructions to do this.   
• Keep toe nails trim and filed smooth to help prevent premature wear of the leather around the toe area. A small hole may be repaired at a shoe repairer. 
• Never immerse leather Jazz shoes in water or wash in the washing machine.