If you have invested money in a designer handbag, you want to keep it looking its best. Here are some tips on cleaning a designer bag.
If you have a leather handbag, use a soft brush to remove any dirt. Then rub a small amount of leather conditioner on the surface. Wait a few minutes for it to be absorbed, and then wipe it off. This will keep the leather soft and prevent it from cracking.
You can wash a leather handbag in the washing machine with Murphy’s Oil Soap and then put it in the dryer for 10 minutes. Use delicate settings. You should not do this with an expensive designer bag.
If you get an oil stain on your handbag, cover it with baby powder and allow it to stand overnight. The stain should be gone by the morning. If not, repeat until the stain is gone.
To remove dirt from a suede handbag, remove the crust from a slice of bread, let it become stale, and then gently rub away dirt and stains with the edge of the stale bread. To get rid of scuff marks, use an eraser or a nail file.
Keep your cosmetics in a makeup bag. If you keep makeup loose, things can break and ruin your handbag. If blush or bronzer explodes in your bag, use pre-moistened makeup removing wipes to clean up the powder.
If you get gum stuck in your handbag’s liner, remove it with a toothpick. If you have a large handbag, you can remove crumbs, lint, and dust with a small dustbuster or vacuum suction tool.
Do not store your designer handbag in a room that is too hot, cold, humid, or sunny because extreme conditions can cause suede, fabric, and leather to fade and scratch. When you are not using your handbag, keep it in the dustbag it came in when you bought it. If you don’t want to keep your handbag in a box or bag, place it on a shelf or hook with breathing room between it and other handbags.
Do not overstuff your handbag. That can change the structure, stretch the leather, and break the zipper.
If you follow these suggestions, you can keep your designer handbag looking like new for years.
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