how to clean leather hand bags?

Answer 1

Leather is an expensive natural product, so when a leather good acquires a stain its owner will want to know how to correctly clean leather. The best method is determined by the type of the stain and the type of the leather.

Cleaning leather can be risky because the cleaning process can change the color or appearance of the leather. Always test the cleaning materials on a small invisible part of the leather article before proceeding on the whole item. Avoid products like mink oil, shoe polish and waxes when cleaning leather furniture or garments.

If you are uncertain of how to correctly clean leather, consider seeking professional assistance because of the potential for damage from improper cleaning. Ask around to find someone you know who has hired a professional leather cleaner and was happy with the results. Even with a recommendation, ask many questions about the potential cleaner how they plan to clean the leather. Will it be done on the premises or are they sending it out for work elsewhere? Will your item remain the same color or do they plan to dye it to cover the stain? If they can't answer your questions satisfactorily, take your leather article somewhere else for cleaning. Not all dry cleaners know how to correctly clean leather and you don't want to pay someone to ruin your leather item.

Here are some general instructions for how to correctly clean leather. Before beginning, determine whether the leather has been finished, which is typical of luggage, furniture and garments, or whether it is unfinished, like baseball gloves, work boots and saddles. Then proceed as follows.

Cleaning finished leather

Place a small amount of a gentle, moisturizing bath soap like Dove on a damp cloth and work it into a light lather. Rub the damp cloth on the leather without getting the leather too wet.

Using a fresh damp cloth, wipe off the lather. Do not use water to rinse the leather. Then polish the item with a dry towel. After it has dried completely, treat the article with a leather conditioner.

Cleaning unfinished leather

Using a damp cloth or sponge, rub saddle soap into the leather. Work the soap into a light lather. Wipe away the lather and allow the item to air dry. Oil the leather with a leather preservative such as mink oil.

Specific stain issues

If the leather has a mildew stain, proceed as follows. Mix 1 cup rubbing alcohol with 1 cup water. Moisten a cloth with the mixture and wipe the affected area. Let air dry.

For an ink stain, spray the affected area with hairspray. Then wipe it off with a clean cloth. Because ink can be extremely difficult to remove, you may need to consult a leather cleaning professional.
If a leather garment has been soaked in water, let it air dry
slowly and naturally. Keep it away from heat sources. Once it is dry, restore its softness with a leather conditioner. If leather shoes have been soaked, insert shoe trees to restore their shape and let them air dry.

Grease stains can be removed by blotting the excess grease with a clean cloth. Then sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch on the affected area. Let the item sit for at least 4 hours before wiping off the powder.

Blood and urine spills can be removed by blotting off excess moisture with a clean, damp cloth. Let the item dry slowly away from heat.

If gum has become stuck to the leather, you can remove it by rubbing a plastic bag full of ice cubes over it to harden the gum. The gum will then be easy to pull off. If there is any residual, heat the area with a hair dryer and rub off the gum with a clean cloth.

If a salt stain appears on a leather item, make a solution of 3 parts vinegar to 1 part water. Moisten a cloth with the vinegar solution and dab it on the affected area.

Even though you now know how to correctly clean leather, the best solution is to avoid allowing it to become dirty or stained. Handle leather with care and it will serve you well for years.

Answer 2

How To Clean Leather Bag

Answer 3

The leather bags should not be stored in plastic bags or other nonporous covers as they encourages the growth of mildew and bacteria that ruin the leather.

In a dry environment, regularly condition the leather in order to prevent it from drying out and cracking.

Caustic household chemicals should never be used to clean leather and leather preparations that contain alcohol should also be avoided.

Turpentine and mineral spirits must be avoided as they can pull color.

No waxes or silicone should be used on soft leather as they gum up the pores, making it impossible to oil and condition.

Fresh stains of blood or food items can be cleaned up with a damp cloth. While those from oil or grease can be cleaned by grinding ordinary blackboard chalk, sprinkling the area and leaving the powder on for a twenty-four hour period.

A dampened cheesecloth and a leather conditioning cream should be used thrice or four times a year. This facilitates the durability, shine With and increases the beauty of the leather bags.

Answer 4

You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner and a leather protector

DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones.

BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather.

Saddle soap is too harsh to use on handbags

You should also follow this with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time.

Handbags can be very expensive these days and do need looking after. LTT do a handbag cleaning kit.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

STEP 1: Read any care instructions that came with the purse. Follow them carefully.

STEP 2: Empty the purse of its contents before you begin. Once it's empty, open it as widely as possible and shake out any dirt or debris.

STEP 3: If the lining appears sturdy enough, gently vacuum out the interior to remove every bit of dust and dirt. Don't forget those dirty zip-up pockets.

STEP 4: Dry clean a fabric purse, or spot clean it with warm water and a gentle detergent such as Woolite using a clean, white cloth. Blot - don't rub - as you go.

STEP 5: Use leather cleaner on a leather purse. Use suede cleaner on a suede purse.

STEP 6: Wipe a vinyl, plastic or wooden purse with a clean, damp cloth.

STEP 7: Take velvet or silk purses to the dry cleaners.

Answer 7

I removed all strong stains with Leather-Clean. A few months ago, I purchased a leather handbag on eBay. After a few days I noticed that my bag got some stains when I discuss with its company, they told me it is developed due to rubbing with my jeans pant. But I tried with this solution and it gets away. I hope this will also help you.

Answer 8

BEESWAX WOOD POLISH/LEATHER POLISH (TLC)


60 g Beeswax granules
300 ml Pure turpentine
25 g Pure soap or soap flakes
150 ml Boiling water
6 drops Essential oil of lavender

1. Melt the waxes with the turpentine in a double
boiler (warning low flash point)
2. Grate the soap into a bowl and pour on the boiling
water and stir briskly to dissolve it.
3. Let the soapy water cool slightly and then pour it
into the melted wax stirring well as it makes an
emulsion. 4. Put in a small jar or container with a
tight fitting lid.

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Answer 10

dip cotton in kerosene and wipe the bag.