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Cleaning leather wallets may not be as difficult as you think. Basic cleaning methods are easy, can be done at home, and prevent tough stains. Read the following tips for cleaning leather bags in a basic way.
Steps
Clean skin
Clean shiny skin
Clean suede
- If you plan to use a toothbrush or nail polish brush, you need to set it aside for cleaning. Do not use for other purposes.
- You should spread a towel underneath to avoid soiling your body and work surface.
- Don’t worry about the vinegar smell; it will fly away.
- Stubborn stains may require a special suede cleaning solution.
Clean the inside of the wallet
- If a duster is not available, you can use a piece of tape to remove dust and grit.
- The baking soda box should be lower than the mouth of the bag. If the bag is too small, you can pour the baking soda onto a small plate or teacup.
Clean special stains
- If traces are still present, mix a few drops of mild soapy water in warm water and moisten the towel with the soap mixture. Use this towel to wipe away any remaining stains.
- This solution effectively removes food stains and blood stains.
- Don’t lose patience, try using a fan, hair dryer or sun exposure for quick drying.
- Water stains can be permanent, especially on unfinished leather, but a professional leather technician can correct the problem. [13] X Research Source
- If you don’t have cornstarch, you can substitute it with cornstarch.
- Some people find that placing the bag under a lighted bulb helps the corn starch to absorb the oil better. [14] X Research Source
- When treating suede, you may need to pre-wet it with steam, then brush away any remaining cornstarch. [15] X Research Source
- Do not use alcohol if your bag is made of finished leather. Instead, you should use a white “miracle” sponge. Finished leather handbags do not darken because of water. [17] X Research Source
Advice
- Use a leather conditioner to protect the leather bag from dirt and dust.
- If you are concerned about a certain cleaning method, you can test it on a hidden part of the bag first, such as the inside of the bottom of the bag.
- If your leather bag is very dirty or has stains that are really hard to remove, consider taking it to a professional leather service.
- Stuff the rolled paper in the bag when not in use. This will help the bag retain its original shape, without bending.
- If you use the leather bag daily, you need to clean it once a week with a soft, damp cloth and soapy water. However this does not apply to suede bags.
- Never put an open ballpoint pen in a pocket. Not only does it cause ink stains in the bag, but it can also make the bag dirty if broken.
- If the stain still doesn’t come off, try using a shoe polish that matches the color of the bag to cover the stain.
- Avoid wearing light colored bags when wearing dark clothes. Color from clothes can get into the bag and stain the bag.
- Store the bag in a wrap or in a white pillowcase. If your bag came with a cloth bag when you bought it, put it in there. It will help you keep your bag clean and prevent dust when not in use. [18] X Research Sources
- Put makeup in a small bag and then put it in the bag. That way your bag won’t get dirty inside. [19] X Research Source
Warning
- Avoid using any of the above methods if the bag manufacturer has a set of instructions for cleaning the bag. The bag manufacturer knows how to clean and maintain the bag optimally. Follow their instructions to protect the bag from undue damage.
- Not all skin cleansers are created equal. A product that works for one skin type may not work for another. When choosing a leather cleaner, read the product label and make sure it is suitable for the type of leather to be cleaned, such as nubuck, suede, glossy leather, etc.
- Do not use glass cleaner, petrpeum jelly, alcohol or nail polish remover to clean normal skin. These treatments are for shiny skin only. Alcohol for suede is an exception; these two can be combined quite safely.
- Do not use leather soap to clean leather bags. This soap is too strong for handbag leather.
- Try not to rub too hard. Over-rubbing can damage the leather and also make the stain go deeper into the skin and make it harder to remove.
- Do not use water to clean grease stains. [20] X Research Source
- Do not use baby wipes, hand cream or lanpine-based cream/moisturizer on unfinished skin. These can damage or cause permanent stains on leather bags. Unfinished leather will darken when wet. [21] X Research Source
Things you need
Clean skin
- Soft cloth
- Skin cleanser or water and mild soap
- Skin moisturizer
Clean shiny skin
- Water
- Windshield washer fluid
- petrpeum jelly wax
- Alcohol
- Nail polish remover
- Soft cloth
Clean suede
- Soft bristle brush
- Vinegar or alcohol (optional)
- Soft cloth
- White “miracle” cleaning sponge
- Scissors and electric razor (optional)
Clean the inside of the bag
- Lint roller
- Vacuum cleaner
- Clean cloth
- White Vinegar
- Hot water
- Baking soda
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Cleaning leather wallets may not be as difficult as you think. Basic cleaning methods are easy, can be done at home, and prevent tough stains. Read the following tips for cleaning leather bags in a basic way.
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