However, there is one aspect of our lives that we cannot function without, that special attention needs to be paid to, yet sometimes we pay very little attention to... our handbags. Are you a bag girl? That frequent flier of the handbag section of every shopping experience? Are you a trendsetter? Carrying the latest and greatest clutch? Do you love frugal friendly pocketbook deals or do you enjoy the high end shoulder bags? It does not matter what type of bag you love, we need to treat our handbags equally and give them tender loving care.
So how do we take proper care of the bags we love and ensure they live a long and happy life accessorizing us? Actually, making your purse last for decades... it is not as hard as you would think. Here are 10 steps to make sure your handbag remains bagalicious for years to come.
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Spring is a season of renewal. Flowers bloom and foliage rejuvenates back to life. Ladies all around the world begin the rituals of obsessive cleaning behavior. Spring cleaning season has begun. We rip apart our homes, garages, offices and vehicles with vigilance, in efforts of living out the phrase... “out with the old and with the new. “ This cleansing practice makes everything in our lives appear shiny new and full of life. Nothing stands in our way of tearing thru drawers, closets and every crack and crevasse, searching for items to be donated or thrown away. We seek out the almighty dust bunnies and bid them a fond farewell.
1) Sanitize it
Germs exist... think about everywhere your bag goes. Endless stores, doctors offices, buses, trains, floors, cars, restaurants and public restrooms. Yuck!!! Depending on the type of bag you have, leather, vinyl or fabric, an inexpensive cleaning solution and a quick wipe down will do the trick. Don't forget to wipe out the inside of your bag too. Do this and your bag will be germ free in under two minutes.
2) Maintain it
Bags need maintenance too. This is the perfect opportunity to examine your bags. Are all zippers, snaps and closures working properly? Trim loose threads, make sure any and all bag jewelry such as tassels and bedazzlements are secured properly. If you are crafty, you can fix these items very easily yourself. Not so crafty? Take your bag to a local seamstress or tailor. They can fix those lose closures very inexpensively and in very little time.
3) Hang it
Purse hangers or purse clips are the best invention since sliced bread. You can snatch one online at an array of retailers. An inexpensive investment of a purse hanger or purse clip allows your bag to stay clean by keeping it off the germ infested floor. The clip is small enough to stash in your handbag, allowing you to pull it out anywhere you go and easily effortlessly attach the hook end to a table, chair or virtually any surface. A great way to keep your bag off the ground and germ free, on the go.