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How to take care of your handbag

Helpful hints for looking after your handbags.

Going shopping

  • You actually only need a bag for every day, evenings, occasions and weekends. Think about that and when you last went through your bag collection.
  •  Invest in a good leather bag in a classic colour that suits you and your clothes, and it will last for years. 
  • Don’t spend a fortune on fashionable bags that’ll only last for one or two seasons.
  • Shop around – you don’t have to buy the first bag you see.
  • Keep your eye on second hand and vintage stores as they usually sell gently worn designer bags that you can get for a steal.
  • Buy bags with a zip and check if the compartments fit your belongings.
  • Test the bag – is it comfortable to carry?
  • If you’re buying an evening bag, go for a satin or velvet clutch.  

How to care for your bags

  • Don’t dry a wet bag with a hairdryer or put it next to the heater; rather stuff it with tissue paper and keep it in a dark, aerated cupboard.
  • If you get grease marks on a leather bag, lighter fluid should get them out.
  • Give your leather bags some shine with a spray of furniture polish.
  • Use a little hairspray on pen marks and then simply wipe it away; and carry pens with lids in your bags.
  • Your delicate bags should be given to professionals to clean.
  • Remove small stains on suede bags using a hard rubber in circular motions.
  • Most dry cleaners stock maintenance and cleaning products for bags.
  • Store your bags upright on a shelf and preferably in dust bags.
  • To clean a faux leather bag, mix a little water with dishwashing liquid and gently wipe with a microfibre cloth. Leave to air dry completely.
  • Never put a synthetic – or leather bag – into the washing machine.

* Source: The Goddess Guide

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Gareth Drawbridge

Digital content producer

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