Look after your leather handbag with these care tips!
We all know that a leather handbag can be a rather expensive purchase and we all know how difficult it can be to resist that special leather handbag you may have just fallen in live with. When you are plush or one lucky lady who is treated to an expensive leather handbag it is important you take steps to guarantee you get a good long life out of it.
The following tips go some way in advising how you can get the most out of you luxury leather handbag. For some handbag ideas check our range of handbags out.
General cleaning
When cleaning leather there is nothing more affective that a damp and clean cloth. Ideally, on a daily basis give the handbag a gentle wipe before drying off. If your leather handbag has any metal or brass, then a smear of brasso or other metal cleaning product will suffice in adding some additional shine.
Tackling stains
The removal of stains from your leather handbag is a doddle with the right mix; 10 parts water to 1 part gentle washing up detergent. Stains are never fun but gently dabbing at the stain with the mix will remove the stain, it most circumstances. If the stain appears stubborn just leave it to dry out before trying again, scrubbing the stain will only smear it deeper in to the leather.
General care
Leather is a great material and does age well providing it is cared for well. Keep away from direct sunlight and don‘t expose to heat. Aging naturally, leather can add character to your handbag so being extra vigilant should not be a chore.
If you go periods without using the leather handbag then store it away in the protective cover it arrived in. Best place is in the cupboard away from external forces that can damage the leather.
Rain
Prolonged rain on a leather handbag can disfigure it and result in it losing some of its shape. Try and keep it covered in heavy rain and when you do get home give it a wipe with a soft cloth or towel. If you are unfortunate enough to be caught within a prolonged storm and the handbag is very wet, remove you belongings from it and give it a good wipe and stuff it with old clothing to help it keep its shape.
More help
Handbag care is fine if you stick to the above basics but there are a few other things that will help:
- Take care in where you place your leather handbag consider it as it may easily pick up scratches or marks if unduly thrown around.
- Don‘t pack it full all the time, added strain on the straps may result in pulling and strain.
- Clean it out now and then.
- Look after the lining by ensuring the suede is cleaned with suitable cleaner once in a while.
- Walk carefully with it and try not to bang it on yourself, doors or other obstacles you encounter whilst out and about.
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