How to care for a leather handbag

How to care for a leather handbag

A leather handbag is not only elegant, but it is also practical and very durable. However, even the best product can lose its properties if we do not care for it properly. That is why today we have prepared a short guide for you, in which we will tell you how we should take care of handbags so that they do not lose their unique appearance.

How to clean a handbag step by step

1. First, we should empty the entire contents of the bag. This is a good time to check whether we really need everything inside.
2. When the bag is empty, you can start cleaning the inside of it. It is best to use a damp cloth for this purpose. You will need a cotton cleaner to remove tougher stains. Just remember to always test a specific agent on an invisible part of the material to check if it will not damage the material.
3. The next step should be to thoroughly clean the outside of the bag. The market is full of specialized preparations, so you will certainly find something for yourself. Just remember to clean your bag regularly. If you see that a stain has appeared on it, you should not put off cleaning it too much. If you allow the dirt to “bite” into the material, it may turn out that you will not be able to remove it.
4. After such cleaning, you should put the bag in a dry, airy place and give it time to dry.
5. The next, final stage of bag cleaning should be its proper impregnation. For this purpose, you should use special preparations created for a specific material. You must remember that natural leather, nubuck or suede need completely different impregnating agents.

As you can see, cleaning a handbag is not as difficult as it may seem!
In addition to the instructions above, we also have a few golden tips for you that will make your handbags last longer. Here they are:

1. No leather bag likes moisture. However, if there is a situation where your handbag gets wet, remember not to dry it in the sun or radiator. It’s best to put it on a paper towel and let it dry by itself.
2. Light skin discolors very easily. If you have clothes that dye during washing, you should not combine them with light-colored leather bags.
3. If you are not going to use a given bag for a long time, fill it inside (so that it does not deform) and hide it in a cotton cover.

We hope these few tips above will help you keep your handbags in perfect condition. If you have any tried-and-tested handbag care tips, be sure to let us know in the comments!