HANDBAG TIPS
HANDBAG TIPS
1 . DON ’ T THROW OUT THE SILICA PACKETS
Silica packets are meant to absorb moisture and prevent molding inside your bag . They are extremely handy for leather bags . This is extremely effective in humid climates .
2 . DON ’ T HANG YOUR BAG
Bags aren ’ t meant to be hung up ! Bag handles aren ’ t designed to endure sitting on a hook or hanger for prolonged periods . This is causing wear and tear in your bag . Over time , your bag will lose its shape and wear out at the handles . We recommend placing your bags on a flat surface on a shelf or a closet .
3 . NO OVERSTUFFING OR UNDERSTUFFING
Speaking of losing shape , overstuffing can cause the bag to stretch out and deflate into shape . Meanwhile , understuffing can make the bag lose its shape and cause permanent creases . How do you “ stuff ” correctly ? You can use a purse pillow , acid-free paper , and a dust bag filled with paper . However , do not stuff your bag with newspaper ; the ink can transfer and strain the lining .
4 . CLEAN YOUR BAG
After each use , wipe your bag down with a leather wipe or dry cloth . Depending on the climate , you are safe to moisturise your bag 2 – 3 every few months . When you see your bag has lost its lustre or shine , you know it ’ s time ! If you are notorious for putting your bag on the ground , this will prevent the bag from transferring bacteria and from staining from any dirt it may have attracted . Interiors can also use love : use a lint roller or a lint ball to pick up any fuzzies or crumbs .
5 . HARDWARE SHOULDN ’ T BE EXPOSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
Exposed hardware can lead to it getting easily scratched . It can also cause indentation marks if the bag is leaning on the chain , zipper , or hardware . Wrap your chain with soft cloth and store the chain inside your bag . Please , please avoid placing your bags close together in the closet as they can scratch each other or , even worse , color transfer .
6 . DUST BAG PLEASE
Dust bags prevent unnecessary light exposure which can lead to discoloration . If you don ’ t have a dust bag , you can use a cotton pillowcase or cotton t-shirt .
7 . DO NOT OVER CARE
You do not need to store your bag in both the dust bag and the box for too long . This is the root cause of leather drying out . When leather dries out , it causes the bag to not look as fresh and new . I noticed you ran to your closet to let your bag breathe . . . don ’ t worry , we have a great leather moisturizer that can make your bag look and smell amazing .
8 . BAGS DON ’ T BELONG ON THE FLOOR
One of the obvious reasons is the ground has dirt and bacteria that can transfer on to your bag . The dirt from the ground can stain your bag and transfer on to your clothes . If you are a chronic bag-on-thefloor person , you have two options : get your back cleaned at a bag spa , and then purchase a bag hook to never put it back on the ground . In some cultures , if you put your bag on the ground , it means a loss of money .
9 . BAGS ARE MEANT TO BE ENJOYED
You spent the money ! You should enjoy it ! Bags need to be aired out occasionally , and they should be checked to ensure they are mold free .
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