I accidentally did a Fall closet clean-out today. It really wasn't supposed to happen, but when I brought my box of Fall/Winter clothes up from the basement (to switch out my Spring/Summer wardrobe) I ended up getting rid of a garbage bag of clothes that I no longer wear! I love the feeling of a good closet cleanse, don't you?
In the process, I took a closer look at some of my handbags and realized I needed to clean them up. In particular, I have two beautiful leather bags that I've managed to ruin. I'm hoping there's something I can do to save them...
What DIY solutions do you use to clean your light-coloured leather bags? I've read a few online forums but the advice was so broad. Some people suggested soap and water, others recommended shoe repair places for professional cleaning, while others named oils and solutions that I had never heard of! It seems there are lots of remedies out there, but I'd rather hear from YOU! How do you clean your own handbags?
I've made a mess.
Exhibit A: Coach Tote Bag
I bought this bag just over 2 years ago from the Coach outlet store in Buffalo. I primarily use it for work purposes to carry books, papers, my laptop etc. to and from work. Because I commute on the Go Train, I often have to put this bag on the floor...I guess over time (and with a few rainy days) it has gotten dirrrrty:
Exhibit B: Makowsky Yellow handbag
I love this bag. I got a super deal on it at Winners last summer. Although I sprayed it with a leather protector, it began to get dirty early on. I wore it with jeans and dark coloured clothing that ended up rubbing off on the bag. I should have began cleaning it earlier, but of course I've waited until now to address this.
You can't really tell in the above photo, but it's starting to get black at the top edges of the bag. Below you can see how the leather been stained with dye from clothing and jeans:
In real life, this bag is starting to look really dull and dirty. Given that it's only a year old, I'd like to clean it up to get longer wear out of it.
So please help me sistas! What should I do to clean these bags up???
Can't wait to hear from you :)
- Anjali
xoxoxo
In the process, I took a closer look at some of my handbags and realized I needed to clean them up. In particular, I have two beautiful leather bags that I've managed to ruin. I'm hoping there's something I can do to save them...
What DIY solutions do you use to clean your light-coloured leather bags? I've read a few online forums but the advice was so broad. Some people suggested soap and water, others recommended shoe repair places for professional cleaning, while others named oils and solutions that I had never heard of! It seems there are lots of remedies out there, but I'd rather hear from YOU! How do you clean your own handbags?
I've made a mess.
Exhibit A: Coach Tote Bag
I bought this bag just over 2 years ago from the Coach outlet store in Buffalo. I primarily use it for work purposes to carry books, papers, my laptop etc. to and from work. Because I commute on the Go Train, I often have to put this bag on the floor...I guess over time (and with a few rainy days) it has gotten dirrrrty:
Exhibit B: Makowsky Yellow handbag
I love this bag. I got a super deal on it at Winners last summer. Although I sprayed it with a leather protector, it began to get dirty early on. I wore it with jeans and dark coloured clothing that ended up rubbing off on the bag. I should have began cleaning it earlier, but of course I've waited until now to address this.
In real life, this bag is starting to look really dull and dirty. Given that it's only a year old, I'd like to clean it up to get longer wear out of it.
So please help me sistas! What should I do to clean these bags up???
Can't wait to hear from you :)
- Anjali
xoxoxo
4 comments:
I use saddle soap to clean leather (mostly shoes) but I'm pretty sure it's safe on leather purse's too! I also condition leather with a lotion specifically for leather. I have one by Danier.
First of all, I love the yellow bag.
Okay, I had a light beige Cole Haan bag that got stained by my dark jeans and also one day, a big hole appeared near the bottom of my bag. It looked like acid had burned a hole through it and ate it like a caterpillar eating a leaf. I got the bag fixed at the shoe repair place under Winners on Bloor (they did an awesome job) but sadly, there is nothing I could do to fix the dark stains.
I guess the best thing is to not use light coloured bags with dark jeans =)
Just like Donna Marie, I use a leather cleaner from Danier or a Coach cleaner. Good luck!
search for Lovin my Bags, they have awesome cleansers and conditioners that are highly recommended. I got their leather color protector which I apply to all my bags.
I'm also having problems in cleaning my leather bags. I tried soap and it's very effective. I also suggest you go to a cleaning expert.
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