How To Get Alcohol Off My leather Bag?

Question

I have a red bag that I really love. On my birthday at the bar I spilled chamborde + cranberry juice on it and didnt wash it straight away thinking that I'll dry clean it. Today I went there and the lady said its gonna cost me $65. My bag is worth $100 so it is valuable to me but i dont wanna spend that much on dry cleaning.

Can anyone offer any advice how i can get the stains off? They're clearly visible. Inside my bag it says leather cotton lining and it says dry clean only.

Thanks a bunch in advance!

Answer 1

*Leather is a very difficult surface to clean. Although leather is tough and long lasting, it stains easily. Also, since there are so many types and different finishes, what method of care and cleaning to use can be hard to ascertain. Assuming the handbag is tanned and pigmented (as opposed to patent, suede, etc.) you can try these techniques.


First, simply try to wipe down with a damp (not wet) soft, white cloth.

Next, try a specifically made leather cleaner. Follow the directions. If the piece has cleaned up to your satisfaction then treat it with a conditioner to restore its luster and replace the leather’s natural oils. (Always test these products on an inconspicuous area before using).

If the leather has become discolored, there are available leather sprays that can restore color to the handbag. Simply match the color as close as possible to the original.

Finally, if you are in doubt, we recommend taking the handbag to a professional leather cleaner, especially if it an expensive item. They will have the expertise to repair the piece as close as possible to the original.

Precautions

Don’t try cleaners, solvents and other usually normal cleaning solutions on leather. It is by nature a very porous material and often cannot be completely restored.*

Answer 2

Oh! Tht sound so bad...
Prepare a mixture of neutral detergent with a cup of warm water. Use a cloth to blot this liquid onto the affected area. Don’t, however, rub it in.

Follow the above up with a mixture comprising one third of a cup of white vinegar and two thirds of a cup of warm water. Again blot this onto the affected area.

Apply a third blotting with cold water.

Absorb all of the liquid with clean, white towels.

Allow the area to dry thoroughly and then blow dry it.

See if it helps.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

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