How to care for leather bags

Since cowhide, sheepskin, and pigskin are mainly composed of protein, they are all prone to dampness, mildew, and insects. For this reason, when using genuine leather bags, avoid contact with oily, acidic, and alkaline substances. Leather bags should be regularly sent to professional leather maintenance shops for thorough cleaning and disinfection. In the cleaning process using professional equipment and technology, special agents for demolition and sterilization are added to completely remove various germs and molds, and fundamentally avoid the occurrence of mold. Thoroughly cleaned and then properly stored, this has an important effect on maintaining its original appearance and prolonging the wearing life.

How to clean leather bags?

1. General leather bags need to be oiled frequently and cleaned irregularly. The method is to wipe the oil on a clean cotton cloth and then wipe the surface evenly. Avoid applying the oil directly on the leather to avoid damage For leather goods, special attention should be paid to avoid chemical damage and hard leather bags to avoid impact and scratches of hard objects.

2. The leather has strong absorbency. So you should pay attention to anti-fouling, especially high-grade frosted leather.

3. Dip a dry towel in water once a week, wring it out and repeat a few times for light wiping.

4. If there are stains on the leather, wipe it with a clean wet sponge moistened with a mild detergent and then let it dry naturally. You can try it out in an inconspicuous corner before formal use.

5. If it is stained with grease, it can be wiped clean with a cloth. And the rest will be naturally dispersed or cleaned by detergents. Do not scrub with water.

6. Hardware maintenance on leather parts should be wiped with a dry cloth after use. If it is slightly oxidized, you can try to gently rub the hardware with flour or toothpaste.

7. Lacquered leather generally only needs to be wiped with a soft cloth, its own gloss is sufficient and it is not easy to absorb dust.

8. For glossy leather maintenance, please use a little leather maintenance special oil on the soft cloth. And then rub it on the leather a little harder;

9. For the maintenance of matte leather, you only need to wipe it lightly with a cloth. If the dirt is serious, you can try to wipe it off with a rubber-like rubber.

10. The natural oils and fats in the leather itself will gradually decrease over time or use too many times. Therefore, even very advanced leather goods need regular maintenance.

11. If there are spots and black spots on the leather, try dipping the leather of the same color with alcohol and wiping lightly.

12. When the suede products are contaminated, they can be wiped off directly with an eraser. And then use a soft brush to smooth the hair along the direction of the hair quality during maintenance.

13. To clean the nylon bag, you can gently press the surface of the bag with a non-drip damp cloth. Except for the silk. Silk and satin bags, you can try to clean the toothbrush with toothpaste.

How to maintain the leather bag?

1. The leather bag is best to be used frequently, and often wiped with a fine flannel cloth. If you encounter rain, dampness or mildew, use a soft dry cloth to wipe off water stains or mildew. But don't rub it with water or gasoline, because water can harden the leather. And gasoline can volatilize and crack the leather. The handbag has not been treated with any waterproofing procedures. If the handbag is wet, please wipe it dry with a soft cloth to prevent stains or watermarks from leaving the surface wrinkles. If you use it in rainy days, you should pay special attention.

2. When the leather bag is wrinkled, it can be ironed with an iron, and the temperature can be controlled between 60-70. When ironing, use a thin cotton cloth as a lining ironing cloth, and at the same time keep moving the iron.

3. The leather bag loses its luster. You can polish it with leather polish. Don't wipe it with shoe polish. In fact, it is not difficult to polish the leather. Just use a cloth dipped in the polish and lightly rub it on the leather. Just one or two times, generally as long as the last time every two or three years, it is enough to keep the leather soft and shiny, and can extend the service life.

4. If the leather bag is torn or damaged, it should be repaired in time. If it is a small crack, apply a little egg white to the crack, and the crack can be glued.

5. When the leather bag is not in use, it is best to hang it up; of course, it can also be placed flat, but it should be placed on the surface to prevent it from being crushed and wrinkled by other things, which will affect the appearance.

6. The leather bags should be aired before storing, not exposed to the sun, just hang them in a dry place with good ventilation. In order to keep the color and luster of the leather bag for a long time, you can apply a layer of milk or glycerin on the leather surface before storing, so that it can be stored for a long time without discoloration. Avoid exposure to the sun, fire, water washing, sharp object impact and chemical solvents.

7. Do not use wet water when rubbing the skin. You should use raw rubber to wipe and special supplies for cleaning and care. Shoe polish should not be used.

8. Care should be taken to protect all metal fittings and zippers. Humidity and high salt environment will cause oxidation of the hardware.

Knowledge of leather bag care

1. Polishing and waxing are only part of routine maintenance. Be careful not to expose to the sun, fire, squeeze, or touch sharp objects to prevent surface deformation, discoloration, or scratches.

2. Don't beat the care oil frequently, just once a month, because as a chemical product, it also has certain, more or less certain (side effects). It has both maintenance and corrosion effects. In addition, it is not advisable to use shoe polish casually.

3. Try not to let the strong light shine directly, otherwise the leather will become more and more dry, and the elasticity and softness will gradually disappear; once the leather bag sticks to the juice or grease, dry the surface with a clean rag and let the rest The grease slowly penetrates into the leather, never use water to wash off the grease stains.

4. Do not use wet water when rubbing the skin. Use raw rubber and special products to clean and care.

5. If you accidentally get wet, you can use a dry towel to absorb the moisture first, and then stuff some newspapers, magazines and the like to dry in the shade. Don't expose it to the sun directly, it will make your beloved bag fade and deform of.

6. If the leather is abraded, you can apply a non-greasy, colorless leather care cream, let it penetrate slowly, and then polish it with a clean and soft cloth, which can make the leather regenerate its bright luster and prevent the leather from drying out.