To clean leather handbags at home effectively and quickly, you can refer to some of the secrets below.
Use warm water
A simple, quick, time-consuming and cost-effective way to clean skin bags is to use warm water. For this method, just use a soft towel, soak in warm water and gently dry it on the bag. This cleaning secret is suitable for bags that are covered in dust due to long-term disuse.
Use specialized cleaning water for skin bags
In case the bag is covered with stains that are difficult to clean, you should use specialized bag cleaning water to improve cleaning efficiency.
The method is very simple, you just need to spray a specialized cleanser on a soft towel, then gently wip dirty areas on the bag or areas that are prone to dirt such as the handbag and bottom of the bag. Next, use another moisturizer to clean the entire surface of the bag to completely remove the cleaning solution.
Using alcohol from 70 degrees or less
Using alcohol is also one of the effective ways to clean leather handbags. However, to ensure the durability of your bag, you should only consume alcohol from 70 degrees or less.
For this cleaning method, use a cotton towel or soft towel to absorb the solution. Then gently examining the dirty areas, do not scratch too hard because it will easily damage the skin color. Finally, just use another clean, soft towel that has been soaked in warm water and wip the entire surface of the bag to remove any remaining alcohol solution. Note, if using a bag of badminton, do not clean it with alcohol because it can damage the skin.
In addition to the above cleaning methods, you can also use toothpaste, baking soda, vinegar, coconut oil, ... to clean your leather handbag.
Some notes when cleaning skin bags:
- Understand the skin material you are using to choose the most suitable cleaning method.
- Cleanse the small area before rinsing the entire bag to see if the cleaning method is suitable for the skin material you are using.
- It is necessary to clean the bag immediately when it is covered with stain because if left for a long time, it will be more difficult to clean.