Then try using just a little wood polish/oil, it goes a long way. This was just some dirt that came off my wicker bag.Īfter cleaning with a damp cloth, for unpainted wicker, use a toothbrush to get into tiny areas where dirt likes to hide. Do a test first to see how the remover works with your leather. Just follow the directions on the label. You will be surprised how beautiful your bag will look and feel with a good conditioning. For stains I have had some luck with Fingernail polish remover. This can happen, but unless you see major changes in the leather's color expect that you will see some. Be aware that you may see some dye coming up. As you pull up dirt, use a fresh cloth until you see no more dirt. The biggest thing is to keep the bag's leather soft, to avoid over drying and cracking. You can also make your own leather cleaner. I know it's a bit expensive, but I really like the Coach brand, but any will do. For leather and leather look a likes, I use Coach leather cleaner and follow up with Coach conditioner. I condition my leather bags about twice a year while watching a movie, that way I am not in a hurry. This is my favorite method of cleaning a patent bag, no chemicals.Ī lot of vintage bags have been stored in people's basements and attics, they are most likely very dry and need a good cleaning and conditioning. The steam heats the patent and smooths out the finish, making it really shiny. Careful not to get to close to any stitching. Hold your bag upright and take your iron holding it about 2 inches from your bag, the iron should NEVER touch your bag, you are just getting a few burst of steam onto your purse. Another great way to get some shine is to use a steam iron on your bag. Also, Vaseline on patent attracts dirt and dust that can build up on your bag, which is never a good look. I am not 100% sure that the Vaseline caused these problems, but I rather be safe with my treasured collection. The Vaseline over time had mixed into the patent material creating a sticky finish that was blotchy. After buying a pretty, blue, patent bag that someone had used Vaseline on, I thought I could clean it up. I know that some people use Vaseline on their bags to get some nice shine. You may want to repeat these steps until you feel the bag is really clean. Be aware that Magic Erasers can take off the finish on painted hardware and dull some patent leather bags if used too heavily. Only use if you have a soiled area that is resistant to everything else. These erasers can cause DAMAGE to some finishes. If you have a soiled area, use a Magic Eraser, but test it first on the bottom of your bag. I wouldn't suggest spraying WINDEX DIRECTLY ONTO YOUR BAG, I have had more luck with a spray on a cloth first, and wiping lightly.
Next, if you have a patent bag you can use Windex, but do a test spot first. It took a lot to get the ink off my purse, and in the right light you can still see some color from the ink stain.
The conditions were just right, a little moisture and the two touching. I was horrified when I got home to discover the word "Kro" had transferred onto my purse. This has happened to me! After grocery shopping at Kroger's, I put a couple of grocery bags in the front seat of the car and placed my purse next to them. Plastic bags do not breathe and any color printing on plastic bags can be transfer onto the beads or for that matter, Patent bags. Allow to dry, store your beaded bag, in plain tissue paper or an piece of cloth. Remember most of these bags have some kind of cardboard put into the linings, so easy does it with the soapy water. For an overall clean, dip a toothbrush in warm soapy water, gently moving across beads pulling up the dirt. Apply and let set for a few minutes, wipe clean. Next, if there are some stains, a little shaving cream may pull them up. That said, if you don't see any loose beads, then take a dry toothbrush and begin lifting up any dirt.
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If you have a very old bag that is in a weaken state I would suggest looking for a professional to dry clean your purse.
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