Tips for cleaning and maintenance of leather bags

Tips for cleaning and maintenance of leather bags

In addition to high-heeled shoes, girls’ favorite item is undoubtedly bags. In order to reward themselves for years of hard work, many girls will spend a lot of money to buy high-end genuine leather bags. However, if these genuine leather bags are not cleaned and maintained properly, or are not properly stored, they will easily become wrinkled and moldy. In fact, the cleaning and maintenance of real leather bags is not difficult at all. As long as you work hard and quickly, and use the right method, your favorite high-end brand bags can be beautiful and unchanged. Now, Xiaobian will teach you some simple cleaning and maintenance methods for leather bags.

1. Storage without squeezing

When the leather bag is not in use, it is better to keep it in a cotton bag. If there is no suitable cloth bag, the old pillow case is also suitable. Never put it in a plastic bag, because the air in the plastic bag is not circulating, which will make the leather too dry and damaged. It is also better to put some cloth, small pillows or white paper in the bag to keep the shape of the bag.

Here are several points to note: First, do not stack bags; The second is the cabinet used to store leather products, which must be kept ventilated, but desiccant can be placed in the cabinet; Third, the unused leather bags should be taken out for oil maintenance and air drying for a fixed period of time, so as to extend the service life

2. Clean regularly every week

The absorption of leather is strong, and some can even see pores. It is better to cultivate weekly cleaning and maintenance to prevent stains. Use soft cloth, soak in water and wring it dry, repeatedly wipe the leather bag, then wipe it again with a dry cloth, and put it in a ventilated place to dry in the shade. It is worth noting that leather bags should not touch water. If they are carried out in rainy days, they should be wiped with dry cloth immediately in case of getting caught in the rain or being accidentally spilled with water. Do not use a hair dryer.

In addition, you can also regularly use a clean soft cloth dipped with Vaseline (or special leather care oil) every month to wipe the surface of the bag, so that the surface of the leather can maintain a good “skin texture” to avoid cracking, and it can also have a basic waterproof effect. Remember to stand for about 30 minutes after wiping. It should be noted that Vaseline or maintenance oil should not be applied too much to avoid blocking the pores of leather and causing air tightness.

3. Dirt shall be removed immediately

If the real leather bag is accidentally stained with dirt, you can use a cotton pad to dip some makeup remover oil and gently wipe the dirt to avoid too much force and leaving traces. As for the metal accessories on the bag, if there is slight oxidation, you can use silver cloth or copper oilcloth to wipe.

In case of mildew on leather products, if the situation is not serious, you can first wipe off the mold on the surface with a dry cloth, and then spray 75% medicinal alcohol on another clean soft cloth to wipe the whole leather products, and after ventilation and drying in the shade, apply a thin layer of Vaseline or maintenance oil to prevent mold bacteria from growing again. If mould still exists after wiping the surface with dry cloth, it means that mould silk has been deeply planted in the leather. It is recommended to send the leather products to a professional leather maintenance shop for treatment.

4. In case of scratches, push and swab with finger pulp

When the bag has scratches, you can use your finger pulp to slowly and gently push and wipe until the scratches fade along the grease on the leather. If the scratch is still obvious, it is recommended to send the leather products to a professional leather maintenance shop for treatment. In case of discoloration due to scratches, you can first use a dry cloth to wipe the discolored area, then use a sponge to dip an appropriate amount of leather repair paste, evenly smear it on the defective area, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, and finally use a clean cotton cloth to repeatedly wipe the area.

5. Control humidity

If the budget is sufficient, use electronic moisture-proof boxes to store leather products, and the effect will be better than that of ordinary cabinets. Controlling the humidity of the electronic moistureproof box at about 50% relative humidity can keep leather products in a dry and dry environment. If there is no moistureproof box in the home, you can use a dehumidifier to dehumidify to avoid excessive humidity in the home.

6. Avoid contact with rough and sharp objects

To keep the leather bag soft and comfortable, do not overload the bag to avoid damage caused by friction with rough and sharp objects. In addition, it is also forbidden to expose to the sun, bake or squeeze in the hot sun, keep away from inflammables, accessories from being affected with damp, and accessories from being close to acidic goods.