How to take care of your Handbags

Handbags are something that everyone carry around. For some they are a mere necessity while for others they scream class and style. So, whatever the reason be for you to spend on a bag you certainly wouldn’t want it to be ruined due to your negligence. This article will surely help you to keep your bag looking like a million bucks for a long time.

Caring doesn’t take much work but, will surely save your money to an extent. Mentioned below are few tips to help you take care of your handbag and keep it looking brand new forever!

Tips to take care of your handbags:

• To avoid staining at the first point never touch your bags with dirty hands. Also, avoid handling your bag after applying beauty products, such as foundations or hand creams. These products contain mineral oils and waxes which will destroy the look of your bag especially if it is made up of leather.

• Before storing your bags, use bubble wrap to stuff them up. Bubble wraps are better than tissues as they do not attract moths like tissue papers.

• Before storing your leather bags always remember to apply a coat of leather conditioner or protector to maintain its original sheen and softness. But, never ever use lanoline leather creams or conditioners. Lanolin oil rots leather and makes restoration practically impossible.

• Store handbag in its dust bag cover or use a natural fiber soft pillow-cover. Never use plastic bags to store your bags as plastic has the tendency to collect moisture when exposed to excess humidity. Also, store your bags in a dry place without squeezing them to fit in place.

• For long term storage, undo strap buckles so that impressions are not created.

• Avoid using any harsh chemicals on your bags to get rid of spots.

• If your bag has a chain handle, store the chain inside the bag to avoid scratching the outside body of your bag while it is not in use.

• Never hang your bags by there straps when you are not using them. It is better to keep them on your shelf firmly.

• For cleaning your silk bag, make a solution of mild detergent and lukewarm water. Always remember to do a patch test before dipping your bag into the solution. It is better not to rub a silk bag as this can spread out the stain and wear out its fiber.

• To fight unpleasant smell you can use newspapers. Crush a lot of newspapers and stuff them inside your handbag. Pull the zipper of the handbag and leave it for a few hours. The papers can help in absorbing the foul smell of your handbag.

• Along with these home care tips you can also go in for a professional help once every year. This will help you in retaining the original shape of you bag to a great extent.

Hope these tips will help you to preserves the longevity of your handbags so that they continue to add colour and glamour to your style for years to come!

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