How to clean satin / silk shoes
Treat satin and silk shoes like eveningwear: barely touch them, and leave anything serious to a pro.
Specialist
Treat satin and silk shoes like eveningwear: barely touch them, and leave anything serious to a pro.
The routine
- 1
Test on a hidden spot first
- 2
Dab marks with a barely-damp cloth
Never rub or soak.
- 3
Stop at the first water ring and let them dry
- 4
See a specialist for anything serious
Including dyeable bridal shoes.
Use
- Clean, dry cloth
- Minimal water
- A specialist for anything serious
Avoid
- Soaking
- Rubbing
- Heat
- Household cleaners
Remember
Permanent water rings and marks. When in doubt, don't — see a pro.