How to update a leather bag at home?

Leather products look very elegant and practical, but over time they lose their original shine. This happens very often with a bag, because it accompanies us on the road, in transport, etc. Read on to learn how to update its appearance...

Ways to clean a leather bag at home

You can clean it using various methods and means:

1. A soap solution will remove dust from the product. To do this, take laundry or toilet soap (15–20 grams) and grate it. Add 200 ml of water to the resulting chips, stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Soak a cotton pad or napkin in this solution, which has a gel-like consistency. Treat the surface. After the procedure, apply castor oil or glycerin;
2. Hand cream will keep the leather of your bag in perfect shape for a long time. First, free the bag's cover from dust and dirt, and then apply the product;
3. A professional product will help make your skin softer.Purchase a spray or foam and follow the instructions;
4. Folk remedies will help with cleaning, for example, ordinary onions. Cut the onion in half, wipe the contaminated areas with a cut of one of the parts, then treat the surface with a damp cloth. Coffee grounds diluted in water will also help with cleaning. Wipe the surface of the accessory with the solution, then wash off the residue with a damp sponge.

Important! If your bag is made of natural material, it can be cleaned in the washing machine. To do this, empty it, unfasten all decorative parts and place it in a washing bag. Wash on a delicate cycle at a temperature no higher than 30 degrees!

Methods for restoring a leather bag

To properly restore, you need to determine the type of damage:

• stains will disappear if you wipe the surface with lemon juice. Remove any remaining product with a sponge or cloth moistened with a small amount of water;
• abrasions can be removed by adding 5 tbsp to a soap solution (1 liter). l. ammonia. Glycerin and citrus fruit peel are also used for these purposes;
• A mixture of ammonia and table vinegar will help destroy scratches and cracks. Mix a quarter cup of vinegar and 2 tbsp. l. alcohol, rub the resulting solution into the damaged areas. After 20 min. wipe off any remaining solution with a damp cloth.

Updating a light bag

A solution of water and soap will help remove minor stains. You should also treat your bag with this mixture if you need to remove more complex stains. The following products are recommended to remove stains:

• a mixture of egg white and milk;
• white stationery eraser;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• orange, lemon or tangerine peel;
• half an onion.

After using any substance, clean the surface of the product with a damp cloth.

Important! To prevent scratches and cracks from appearing on a light-colored bag, rub its surface with oil. It will create a microfilm and protect against external damage.

What to do with a bag made of varnish?

Products with such a coating are the most vulnerable and therefore require more careful and delicate care. Follow these guidelines when cleaning:

• To prevent scratches and cuts from appearing on your bag, under no circumstances use brushes or hard sponges to care for it.. The best option would be fabric made of soft material;
• use only specialized products that do not contain aggressive chemicals, and there are oil components - petroleum jelly or glycerin.

Folk remedies will help in caring for the varnish coating. Potato starch will help remove stains. It must be diluted in cold water until smooth. Wipe the surface of the product with the solution, then remove any remaining residue with a damp cloth. You can also use regular potatoes for this. To remove stains, also use lemon juice or a mixture of water, alcohol and liquid soap.

Castor oil, egg white or onion juice will help restore your bag to its original appearance.

And if there is an unpleasant smell inside, take a small cloth bag and put rice or coffee beans in it for a few days.

How to restore handles?

Handles are the part of the bag that wears out the fastest and the product immediately takes on an unpresentable appearance. In order not to throw away the bag, modern fashionistas have found many ways to update this accessory:

• use "liquid skin". This product can be purchased in the skin care department.Before the procedure, clean the handles from dirt, apply the product evenly and let dry for several days. However, this method is only suitable for minor damage.;
• If the handles are pretty worn out, it is better to replace them with new parts. Such “accessories” can be purchased at leather goods stores;
• want to show your imagination? Then feel free to use leather or textile belts, metal chains, scarves, etc.

Now you know how to keep your bag in its original form using folk remedies, perseverance and imagination!