Treatment and removal of stains on designer bags




Worried about the offending stain that has ruined your expensive designer bag? Stains, marks, scratches, and cosmetic damage on your bags should be dealt with accordingly based on the type of material the bags are made from and the sources of the damage. The most common problems encountered are color stains that are inadvertently transferred from clothing, makeup, food and beverage stains, and pen ink marks. In this article, we’ll share with you some proven tips for restoring your bag to its pristine, pristine, and original condition.

Sweden

Examples: Coach Ergo Pieced Suede Tote, Coach Hamptons Suede Hobo, and Jimmy Choo Alex Suede.

Most stains on suede bags can be cleaned with a suede brush. If the stains refuse to go away, try brushing with a suede cleaner over the boiled water vapor. You can also use a white pencil eraser to erase minor dry marks. If yours is a Coach bag, it may come with a half pink, half white block of your purchase. A large number of Branded Bags for Less readers have reported that it is effective in removing unsightly stains, marks, and even mold from their Coach bags from moisture. Simply moisten the block and rub it gently against the stain.

Note that you should never use stain removers that do not explicitly state that they are designed for suede fabric, as they can aggravate the stain and cause irreparable damage.

Leather

Examples of leather parts: Coach Carly Signature (leather-trimmed fabric), Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas (leather-trimmed canvas), and Burberry Nova Check Shoulder Tote (leather-trimmed canvas).

Full leather examples: Fendi Nappa Leather, Coach Legacy Leather, Coach Carly Leather, Louis Vuitton Mahina, Louis Vuitton Epi Leather, Gucci Leather Hysteria, Burberry Classic Check and Chanel Classic with medium flap with gold chain.

You can apply leather cleanser, conditioner or protector to remove dirt and scratches from the surface, which is also good for hydrating the leather to make it look flawless. A very enthusiastic cleaner is the Apple Leather Care line of cleaners, which can remove many types of stains such as dirt, grease, food, and excess oil from leather. Alternatively, any leather protector like Eagle One Nano Protectant works well too. Spray a generous amount on a dry white cloth and wipe it on the leather material of your bag evenly.

For stubborn ink marks and stains on leather, use traditional Asian medicinal oil such as Ax brand medicinal oil or isopropyl alcohol available in pharmacies. This little-known technique is employed by bag shop assistants, and many Branded Bags for Less readers have also given rave reviews that it worked wonders with their bags. Pour some on a dry white cloth and rub lightly on the offending mark or stain and it should come off easily.

Patent leather

Examples of patent leather parts: Coach Signature Stripe Patent (fabric with patent leather stripes and embellishments) and Fendi Canvas Patent Leather Bag Du Jour (canvas with patent leather embellishment).

Full patent leather examples: Tods Patent Leather Tote, Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis & Coach Patent Zoe.

Of all the varieties of materials, patent leather is probably the most difficult to treat. Once the color is transferred to the patent leather, the damage is likely permanent, sadly. However, if you discover the stain early enough, you could still save the bag with acetone-free nail polish remover or Mr Clean Magic Eraser, according to some who had tried numerous methods to fix the problem.

Canvas

Examples: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas (canvas with leather trim) and Fendi Canvas B shoulder bag (canvas with patent leather trim).

Stains due to color transfer from clothing, paper bags, and magazines can be easily treated with a damp white cloth or sponge and plain white soap. For food and beverage stains and other stubborn stains and marks, try Coach Signature Fabric Cleaner which also works for other brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci duffel bags. The official Coach site offers a $ 10 quote for this cleaner. Apply a few drops on a white cloth and clean the stains with gentle circular movements. Wipe off excess with a clean, damp white cloth. Some shop assistants and bag owners also rely on baby wipes on canvas.

Cloth

Examples: Coach Carly Signature (leather trimmed fabric), Coach Bleecker Signature Large Flap (leather trimmed fabric), and Gucci Babouska Fabric Tote.

As with canvas, you can use Coach Signature fabric cleaner, which also works with other brands of fabric bags. The official Coach site offers a $ 10 quote for this cleaner. Apply a few drops on a white cloth and clean the stains with gentle circular movements. Wipe off excess with a clean, damp white cloth.

A cheaper method that some have used with great success is toothpaste, particularly Darlie’s. Apply toothpaste to a damp white cloth and rub the stains in circular motions. Gently remove excess toothpaste from the darkened patch and allow it to dry. It works, amazingly!

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Always be on the safe side – remember to do a patch test inside or in an inconspicuous area of ​​your bag before applying any treatment all over. Do not use detergent to treat your stained bags as it can further damage the finish. Also, avoid contacting your bags with newspapers, magazines, colored paper bags, and dark colored cloths during cleaning, as color can transfer from these items to your bags in the process.

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