cleaning and protection products UK!!

fizzydumdum · May 5th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Can anyone recommend cleaning products for Balenciaga bags here in the uk?
I have looked for apple guard stuff,and also lovin my bags but no evidence of international shipping.I apoligise if this has already been posted I have looked but can't find anything.

Thanks xx

Beanielondon · May 5th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Hi fizzy, go to www.leatherstuff.com. Its not obvious when you go to the site that they ship to the UK, but when you put things in the cart and order, you will get the UK as a shipping option. I just ordered some items last week and it was here in 4 days! They are really good. The downside is its a bit pricey for shipping... good luck x

imisstruffle · May 12th, 2008, 02:33 PM

Hi fizzydumdum,
like Beanylondon said, it's best to hunt down some LMB or Apple products on the internet. Most Balenciaga users seem to swear by these products, both for cleaning and for protecting the leather.
I've just received a selection of Apple products today. I ordered a selection of Apple care, leather cleaner and Apple Garde rain repellent. The products are cheap, each one less than $10, but because leatherstuff only ship using EMS ($45), it pushes the cost up, so make it worth your while.
I've already used some Apple Care on my two city bags. I used quite a lot on my 05 Bordeaux City, which was in desperate need of some TLC. The leather feels extremely supple now. The 06 bone white doesn't really need much attention. I'm going to spray my bags in a little while, then survey the results. At the moment, I don't really think the leather's that well nourished after use, but there seems to be a difference.
I shall order some lovin my bags products later this week as they have the all important For Handles Only and pro-treatment as it's the handles that go first.
Normally I use Russell & Bromley handbag cream on all my expensive leather bags, as the almond oil and beeswax feed the leather, but most Bal owners say that oil and wax shouldn't be let anywhere near BBags. To be honest, in the past, before I heard of Apple and LMB, I used Russell & Bromley handbag cream frequently on my 03 black first and it kept it supple and nourished. If you aren't impressed with the Apple and LMB, I think you should try this product.

All the best, hope this helps x

fizzydumdum · May 15th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Thank you so much ladies,I really appreciate it will try and get on the case asap!!

Ps: have a wicked summer x

lizziecat · May 21st, 2008, 05:40 PM

Many thanks, imisstruffle, for your tip about Russell & Bromley handbag cream.

I'll certainly give that a try, since my pale magenta City looks a bit parched.

May 5th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#1
fizzydumdum Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: london Posts: 3	cleaning and protection products UK!! Can anyone recommend cleaning products for Balenciaga bags here in the uk? I have looked for apple guard stuff,and also lovin my bags but no evidence of international shipping.I apoligise if this has already been posted I have looked but can't find anything. Thanks xx Last edited by fizzydumdum; May 5th, 2008 at 10:30 AM.

May 5th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#2
Beanielondon Miss Undecisive! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 129	Re: cleaning and protection products UK!! Hi fizzy, go to www.leatherstuff.com. Its not obvious when you go to the site that they ship to the UK, but when you put things in the cart and order, you will get the UK as a shipping option. I just ordered some items last week and it was here in 4 days! They are really good. The downside is its a bit pricey for shipping... good luck x

May 12th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#3
imisstruffle Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 60	Re: cleaning and protection products UK!! Hi fizzydumdum, like Beanylondon said, it's best to hunt down some LMB or Apple products on the internet. Most Balenciaga users seem to swear by these products, both for cleaning and for protecting the leather. I've just received a selection of Apple products today. I ordered a selection of Apple care, leather cleaner and Apple Garde rain repellent. The products are cheap, each one less than $10, but because leatherstuff only ship using EMS ($45), it pushes the cost up, so make it worth your while. I've already used some Apple Care on my two city bags. I used quite a lot on my 05 Bordeaux City, which was in desperate need of some TLC. The leather feels extremely supple now. The 06 bone white doesn't really need much attention. I'm going to spray my bags in a little while, then survey the results. At the moment, I don't really think the leather's that well nourished after use, but there seems to be a difference. I shall order some lovin my bags products later this week as they have the all important For Handles Only and pro-treatment as it's the handles that go first. Normally I use Russell & Bromley handbag cream on all my expensive leather bags, as the almond oil and beeswax feed the leather, but most Bal owners say that oil and wax shouldn't be let anywhere near BBags. To be honest, in the past, before I heard of Apple and LMB, I used Russell & Bromley handbag cream frequently on my 03 black first and it kept it supple and nourished. If you aren't impressed with the Apple and LMB, I think you should try this product. All the best, hope this helps x

May 15th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#4
fizzydumdum Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: london Posts: 3	Re: cleaning and protection products UK!! Thank you so much ladies,I really appreciate it will try and get on the case asap!! Ps: have a wicked summer x

May 21st, 2008, 05:40 PM	#5
lizziecat Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 938	Re: cleaning and protection products UK!! Many thanks, imisstruffle, for your tip about Russell & Bromley handbag cream. I'll certainly give that a try, since my pale magenta City looks a bit parched.