Use the right products
We can never repeat it enough but for maintain a bag, have the suitable products does half the work. For the luxury bags, manufactured in noble materials, you can turn to natural or specialized products, but always be careful to do a test first on a less visible part. Each texture has its own cleaning solution: for leather, a specific spray or makeup remover milk are best suited. For the suede, you can opt for Sommières earth, a very effective powdered clay. Finally, for the metal buckles which adorn for example the Fendi Baguette where the Marmont by Gucci, a solution of baking soda diluted in a little water will work wonders. To avoid the risk of spreading it everywhere, you can use a cotton swab.
Beware of crazy advice found on online forums: try your grandmother's trick when you have stained jeans, why not; embark on an experiment to make your sound shine sac Chanel, especially not ! At the house of With a rifle, we have acquired real expertise in the maintenance of bags for women : do not hesitate to contact us if you need guidance on the correct way to proceed.
Clean the outside of the bag
The exterior of your handbag, This is the part that everyone will see when you wear it with pride, so it is the part that needs to be maintained with the most care. The frequency of cleaning depends on how you use it: if this is your sac favorite and it accompanies you every day, you must make sure to maintain it every week; if he shares the spotlight with your others luxury bags, the delay can be longer.
For routine cleaning, opt for baby wipes: alcohol-free and fragrance-free, they're as gentle on your leather goods as they are on mini fashionistas. To avoid streaks, make small circular movements all over the bag without rubbing. Pay particular attention to cleaning contact surfaces such as the underside and handles, which tend to attract dirt more easily. On these areas, you can use a cotton pad soaked in a little cleansing milk to cleanse and shine.
If your pouch or your bag has a more visible stain, use one of the products mentioned above (never water on the leather!) with a microfiber cloth. This type of fabric is delicate enough to fade small stains without altering the color of the leather. Never apply a product directly to the material: spray a little special leather spray on the wipe and gently dab your luxury handbag without insisting and without pressing on a particular area. Using a simple paper towel, remove excess product and let air dry.
Finally, for suede, turn to a brush with soft bristles that will remove dust while respecting the material. Terre de Sommières will be added in cases where more marked soiling is present. Unbeatable for removing greasy stains, it also brings freshness. Simply sprinkle on dull areas and leave on for an hour before brushing gently to remove excess. Your handbag will be like new!
Take care of the inside of the bag
The inside of your handbag is your secret garden: your wallet is probably next to your lip balm and your spare pair of socks. But that’s no reason not to maintain it! Once or twice a month (here too, the cleaning frequency depends on your usage), we start by emptying the bag of its contents and turning it over to remove small dust. You can use an adhesive brush of the same type as those used for clothing, and gently rub lightly stained areas of the lining with a moistened microfiber cloth. And do us (and everyone who buys second-hand bags) a favor: RE-PLACE the cap on that pen you used to sign an autograph (or was it a check?) in the street.
Don't forget to inspect the protruding wires as well. A damaged lining, and your entire handbag could be damaged by an object in it. Also, checking for a hole in the seam will help you avoid blaming your sister the next time you can't find a lost gem!
Do not hesitate to call on a professional
You probably wouldn't think to take out your toolbox when your shoe sole is damaged or your frame needs to be redone. Well when it comes totake care of your luxury handbag, you also need to know how to recognize when the help of a professional is necessary.
If your fashion accessory has a more severe stain – ink and oil-based makeup are the most common culprits – don't try to clean it yourself. It is better to immediately seek the advice of a shoemaker or a leather craftsman who will direct you to the right products or take care of them directly. The same goes for small tears on the leather or strap, which must be repaired by a professional. Damaged corners are also an urgent reason to visit a craftsman.
And if unfortunately your luxury bag did not come back to life in the expert hands of the shoemaker, do not hesitate to come and take a look at the online store of With a rifle : you will easily find something to console you among the hundreds of references of second hand handbag !
