[Pinkisweets]

OMG good job!!!

[debsmith]

So relieved to see this turned out so well!!

[RealDealCollection]

Excellent thread! I'm really happy it turned out well. I am a big believer in DIY and agree that everything was done correctly here. Smells are one of those things that can ruin a bag...but can be fixed with the right procedure. Congrats on a good job!

[nicole2730]

your bag looks awesome!!! i am so glad i saw/read this thread - i'm going to do the same thing to my filthy marron 04!! can i just ask, how much woolite did you put in? compared to the fullness of the sink?? oh, i am just so excited to clean my bag now - yippy!!!! there is hope for that poor little thing

[REREsaurus]

Your bag looks amazing!!!

I have yet the need to wash and rejuvenate one of my bags, but when I do, I'll feel confident having read this thread to do so!

GREAT JOB GIRL!

[ladybugfreckle]

amazing! you are soooo courageous

[helenc]

Gosh, I've just come back to this thread. The photo of the bag in the sink of water was a little terrifying, but what a fantastic result! The little bag looks wonderful.

[betnyp]

Originally Posted by nicole2730

your bag looks awesome!!! i am so glad i saw/read this thread - i'm going to do the same thing to my filthy marron 04!! can i just ask, how much woolite did you put in? compared to the fullness of the sink?? oh, i am just so excited to clean my bag now - yippy!!!! there is hope for that poor little thing

Thanks all, for the kind responses! and I was only brave b/c of Quilter's & Kristen's success- they were the brave ones :) To answer your question, Nicole- I would say I put about a full cap in and filled sink...it was probably more sudsy than I intended, but I just rinsed it really well. I am still very happy with the results (it smells SO good!) but think it may need another round of moisturizing and maybe some shine restore..

[couture girl 06]

wow! bal forum always has drama! this reminds me when my mom used to tell me about using woolite for all the "delicates."

congrats w/ your results!

[sammydoll]

This thread is amazing! heh

[ahertz]

I read this entire thread with my mouth open and got a little nervous during the sudsy pics...but WOW! Great job.

[Melissa71]

Gorgeous!! I wish I had the same courage. Has anyone tried this on a light colored bag? I have a 2005 Sky Blue Day bag that I'd love to clean. The leather is still soft and smooshy after her bath?

[BDL]

Looks great! While reading the beginning of this, I figured it would be OK. I have washed many leather products before and they were fine. The bag was smelly and dirty and not usable anyway... I would have taken the chance too! LMB is good, but very expensive.

I wash my Uggs all the time. I wash them in the washing machine on "hand wash" with Woolite. Then let them air dry. When they are 90% dry, I toss them into the dryer on AIR DRY (NO HEAT) with some dry towels and it softens the leather back up and removes the rest of the moisture. You can wash those sheepskin rugs like this too. Works fine!

[ivylouwho]

Originally Posted by BDL

Looks great! While reading the beginning of this, I figured it would be OK. I have washed many leather products before and they were fine. The bag was smelly and dirty and not usable anyway... I would have taken the chance too! LMB is good, but very expensive.

I wash my Uggs all the time. I wash them in the washing machine on "hand wash" with Woolite. Then let them air dry. When they are 90% dry, I toss them into the dryer on AIR DRY (NO HEAT) with some dry towels and it softens the leather back up and removes the rest of the moisture. You can wash those sheepskin rugs like this too. Works fine!

Wow, great to know on the uggs!

Yay! It worked, I'm so happy for you and your bag! It probably smells even better than new now!

[BHmommy]

wow, glad everything worked out for you after taking the plunge! love your bordeaux city - one of my all-time fave colors...