How to Store and Clean Your Handbags

Storing and caring for your favourite handbag is very important if you want it to last and look it’s best when you need it! Remember, your bag is a reflection of you. It is the single most worn item in your wardrobe. Keep it clean. The better you treat it, the better it will treat you! Read on the article and you will learn from some useful tips for cleaning and storing your precious accessories.
Like other items made of natural materials, it is important to ensure however you choose to store your bags that they can breathe properly. Often leather handbags especially will get a white film of mold or mildew on them if improperly stored. This is why it is so imperative NOT to store your handbags in plastic tubs since they are airtight.
Pillow cases are an easy, economical way to protect your purses while also allowing air to circulate. Fabric lined baskets are another convenient option for bag storage. Just make certain you place the bags upright so they don’t deform into an odd shape in your closet.
Stuffing your handbags is a great way to keep them looking their best. Bubble wrap or wrapping paper are both safe choices since they won’t attract moths or discolor your bags like newspaper will. Not only should you stuff your handbags, you should also wrap any metal components such as chains, zipper pulls, or metal rings.
If you don’t, these elements can scratch or leave impressions on your bags. Tissue paper secured with tape is the easiest way to safely contain the metal components. It can also be used to wrap tassels or other decorative characteristics you wish to keep pristine.
Cleaning most bags is a simple task. A clean, damp cloth can be used on almost all textiles and should be your first line of defense to dust and particles attempting to destroy your bag. Many bags have tags inside specifying the method that can be used to clean them. Please read these tags! If your bag says do not wash you are asking for trouble by throwing it in with your laundry. One handbag fashionista suggested using leather car seat cleaner “made by AmorAll. It actually smells like leather and rubs on like lotion.”
Test it on a small patch on the bottom of the bag prior to using any new product, making sure it will not discolor your precious accessory. “This product cleans, conditions, and protects it against ultraviolet damage and heat. For suedes, I prefer to use KIWI Suede and Nubuck cleaner.” This is indeed an aerosol type of cleaner that special for shoes. It only takes a little bit of effort to make your handbags look brand-new and last for a longer time.