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How to clean leather bags
Rules to keep in mind to clean your leather bags without damage
The most difficult stains to remove are stains on leather bags.
Leather being one of the most delicate materials cannot be treated in the same way as classic synthetic materials.
You have to be very careful when using chemicals you have at home to clean your bag, because you could damage or break it. It is much better use specific products for bags or opt for natural products .
The Three Basic Rules for Cleaning Leather Bags Without Damage
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Light skin and dark skin should not be treated the same.
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Never use water to clean bags or other leather products, especially for those suede bags . You risk creating a halo of a different color that is difficult to remove.
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Before acting on the stain to be removed, Test in a corner or somewhere you can’t see . The back of the bag or the back of the flap are good places to test.
What remedies to use to safely remove stains and dirt
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Creams and industrial products
Cleansing creams and slightly abrasive sponges are the ideal solutions that you can find on the market as specific products for cleaning leather bags
How to use these products?
For cream cleansers pour a few drops of product onto a cotton ball or on a dry cloth. Rub the stained area gently and then dry with another cloth. Attention, during the drying phase it is important dab on the area and do not rub
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Restore shine with orange peel
Orange peel is a great natural method to restore shine and brilliance to a shiny leather bag. Take some orange peel, make sure you have cleaned it well and then Rub it with the inside part on the bag . In a short time the bag will show its original shine again
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Egg white to clean a clear bag
Using egg white is a great method to clean a light leather bag . With a whisk mix the egg white as if you were whipping it. Before you start whipping use a cloth and soak it in this cream. Dab the entire bag with the cloth evenly to avoid leaving streaks. When the entire bag is covered in egg white, let it dry in the open air. Once dry, rub it with a dry wool cloth
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Milk and egg white to polish the bag
Prepare a mixture of cow's milk and egg white . Mix the two components well and then soak a wool cloth in this mixture. Rubbing gently evenly cover the entire leather bag . Your bag will regain its natural shine and will also be pleasantly scented
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Vaseline for mold stains
Humidity is a dangerous enemy for leather bags . It often happens that if your bag gets too much humidity it can form mold stains . In this case you can use a dry cloth and rub the moldy area with Vaseline. Let the Vaseline act for a couple of hours and then rub it with a slightly damp cloth
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Gasoline for tar stains
Tar stains are very difficult and stubborn to remove . Soak a cloth in gasoline and dab the stained area. Caution: petrol is very corrosive and use this method only after having unsuccessfully experimented with other ready-made products on the market.
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Steam Cleaning a Dark Leather Bag
For not particularly stubborn stains, boil some water in a pot. When the water boils, place the bag over the steam cloud for a few minutes to soften the stain. Blot the stained area with absorbent paper and then let it dry.
We have seen some methods to clean your leather bag. Do-it-yourself practices and natural remedies. Remember, however, that for stains that are too difficult to remove, it is better to rely on a laundry that will know how to treat your bag in a professional manner.
