Leather is a noble material. And if you have leather bags in your wardrobe, you will be interested to know how to store them, how to care for a leather bag so that it will serve for many years.

Leather bags can fade or get dirty over time. But if you want to keep your favorite bag for a long time, then it is possible.




1. A bag made of any kind of leather cannot be stored in a plastic bag. From lack of air and moisture, the skin will crack. Store your leather bag in natural fabric bags. It is better if the bag hangs or lies so that there is no deformation. During storage, the bag should be filled with crumpled newspapers, this will also prevent creases or unwanted folds.

2. Before storage, the bag should be cleaned, moreover, not only from the top, but also from the inside, that is, the lining.

3. You cannot clean a leather bag with coarse sponges and brushes. This can damage the skin.

4. It is necessary to clean the skin only with special or proven home remedies. Solvents such as gasoline, acetone, nail polish remover are absolutely contraindicated for the skin. These cleaning agents will only cause damage.

5. It is better to remove any dirt on the bag immediately. To do this, put a special leather cleaning cloth in your bag.

6. If stains remain after wiping with a napkin, consult a dry cleaner or take it to a dry cleaner. When cleaning stains yourself, always try on areas that are less visible to the eyes.

7. Do not let the skin get wet - neither in the rain nor while cleaning.

8. If the bag gets wet, put a crumpled newspaper in it so that it retains its shape when drying, and the moisture will be absorbed faster. Dry away from any heat sources. If you neglect the last advice, it may turn out - the faster, the worse.



Leather in comparison with artificial, it has greater wear resistance. It is resistant to moisture, retains heat.
Depending on the method of leather dressing, the care of leather bags is different. For example, leather can be smooth or rough, shiny (patent leather), or matte. In all these cases, the care required is different, since the degree of soiling is also different for each type of skin.

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It is better to store the bag in special bags that are sold together with the bags. You can sew a similar bag, or just put the bag in a cardboard shoebox. It is better to put a box or hang a bag in a closet. If the bag has to be stored for a long time, it should be placed in a cabinet at a temperature of 20-22 degrees with a relative humidity of 50%. Do not leave the bag for a long time in the sun, it may lose its color, after all, it is leather.

How do I clean my bag?

If the skin of your bag is smooth, occasionally wipe it with a cotton pad or a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, without being too zealous to moisturize the skin. After it has dried naturally, you can also rub it with lemon juice or glycerin for a shine. Usually smooth leather is less easily soiled, while it has a slight sheen.

Bags made of crinkled (wrinkled) leather are best wiped with a cloth or sponge soaked in warm water. For more contamination, a soap solution with the addition of ammonia will help. After wet cleaning, leather bags should be wiped dry and left to dry naturally.

To start cleaning - it should be from the lining. If you regularly monitor the condition of your bag, you probably won't have to moisturize your bag too much, especially since she doesn't like it.You can freshen the lining slightly by wiping it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. You can clean the inside of the bag with antibacterial wipes.

The top of the bag can be cleaned with soapy water and 1/2 teaspoon of ammonia per glass of water. Don't forget to clean pockets, pens, straps and other leather parts of your bag. When you finish this cleaning, wipe the surface of the bag with a soft cloth soaked in water, then dry.

Dry your bag naturally. Then you can think about giving the bag a shine, moisturizing and softening. To do this, use a moisturizing hand cream. Castor oil, petroleum jelly, or glycerin can also work, but these are best used for black bags with a smooth or crinkled surface. For light soft skin, these products are unacceptable.

Make-up removers also help remove dirt. In this way, you simultaneously remove dirt and soften the surface of the bag. To enhance the appearance of your leather bag, use special creams with the appropriate color. This will remove scuffs, scratches and creases from the bag.



And again about the black bag... Lemon juice will clear the black bag. Onions cut in half are also good for peeling a black bag. Do not allow the bag to get too wet while cleaning.

Brown handbag can be wiped with coffee grounds wrapped in a soft cloth. This method also stains the skin. After cleaning, wipe immediately with a damp cloth.

Light bag or white... A white bag, including a lacquered one, like your own skin, can be cleaned with a mixture of milk and beaten egg white, or with cosmetic milk. Cow's milk cleans and softens the bag well.

A smooth, glossy leather bag is easiest to clean with a damp cloth, then wipe down with a dry woolen cloth.

Patent leather bags. A patent leather bag can be cleaned in the same way as a smooth glossy one, that is, with a damp cloth. But to prevent this leather from cracking, you need to use additional special protective equipment that is sold in shoe stores. The surface of the patent leather can be cleaned with a cut onion and then wiped with a very soft cloth.

No patent leather bags -
clean with regular skin cream;
wear at temperatures over + 25 ° or less than -10 °;
grease with a fat cream.

How to remove the most common stains on the bag?

Removing oily stains. If the stain is fresh, you can sprinkle it with starch, baby powder, fine salt or baking soda and let it sit for 30 minutes, then scrub with a soft brush. If the stain is already old, you need to wipe this place with some substance containing alcohol (vodka, lotion, alcohol wipes), sometimes lemon juice helps. But this must be done carefully, because alcohol not only dries the skin, but also affects its color.

Try not to rub the skin around the blemish. This treatment can be done with cotton wool wrapped around a match or wooden stick. Sometimes alcohol also does not help, then use dishwashing detergents or special ones bought in the store. After cleaning, soften the skin and dry it.

Ballpoint pen marks... They can be removed with duct tape, a hard eraser, or a swab dipped in valerian drops or lemon juice.

Lipstick stains can be easily removed with alcohol, but subject to all the conditions described above.



Try to take care of your favorite leather bag regularly. Therefore, periodically wipe it with a damp cloth, then with a dry soft cloth. Occasionally check your bag for what is in it - remove excess and sometimes clean the lining.

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