Spot Treatment Methods for Cleaning Your Luxury Handbag
BASICS & CARE
Spot Treatments from Rebag
Learn all the best practices to clean and maintain the condition of your handbag collection from the luxury authority, Rebag.
Treating Small Fabric Stains
Simply dab the stain with a soft laundry stain remover applied to a microfiber cloth. Avoid cleaners that contain bleach, and never apply the product directly to your bag.
Polishing Hardware Tarnish
To remove tarnish, you can apply a liquid polishing solution to a microfiber cloth. Gently buff the hardware to remove the tarnish. Then, remove any leftover residue with a dry microfiber cloth.
Removing Leather Scratches & Marks
You can usually buff light marks and scratches out with a microfiber cloth. Rebag only recommends this buffing method, but for those willing to take the risk, you can use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to lightly scrub off stubborn marks and water stains.
Treating Patent Leather Marks
To remove scuffs or marks, use a Q-Tip to apply a leather scuff remover solution to the bag, then buff it out with the Q-Tip. Once done, take your cloth and remove any leftover residue.
Treating Suede, Pony Hair & Fur
For these materials, a suede brush can do wonders in dislodging dirt or light stains. Lightly brush the material in the same direction it falls in.
Removing Odors & Smells
Rebag trusts Absorbent Bad Air Sponge and similar products that do not come directly into contact with the bag. Place the sponge container inside the bag with the opening propped open, preferably facing a fan to allow air circulation.