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Question: Does anyone know a lot about caring for leather handbags or a good leather cleaner in manhattan, nyc?

(Posted by: Someone Else on 2009-05-11 10:48:51)

I have an addiction to handbags.... and I have 3 white leather bags. One is Coach, one Balenciaga and the other isn't designer. The Coach one is a little older and is pretty dingy. The balenciaga is just a little dirty, slightly not as white as when it was new, and the non designer one is new and clean. Is there any one product that could be used to clean all 3 bags safely without risk of ruining them? Or a good professional leather cleaner in NYC? I'm afraid to take any risks with them because I really like these bags and one was very expensive so I don't want to ruin them. Thanks for the help!

Posted by: Hanny on 2009-05-11, 11:09:04

It is probably best to take it to a professional leather cleaner. If they are really a professional your bag should come out looking great. Ask them how they clean it, and what will happen should anything go wrong. Also ask how you could clean it at home and look after it as leather is a beautiful material yet can easily be ruined. If you want to do it yourself, fill a bowl with warm water and soap. Use something lightweight to clean it with, like a cotton cloth. Dab the cotton cloth into the mixture and lightly wash the affected areas. Make sure you do test it on a part of the bag to make sure it does not cause any harm.