How do you care for signature bags?

farmerswife · May 1st, 2008, 05:57 PM

Over the last week or so I have learned so much about caring for the leather bags. I have even ordered the recommended products. At the moment all of my bags are leather, my first signature bag should arrive tomorrow. So for those seasoned signature bag owners, What special care do they need? Do you pretreat with "Scotch Guard" to prevent stains and/or to waterproof?

greenpixie · May 1st, 2008, 06:03 PM

From what I understand, Coach jacquard is already pre-treated to help with dirt and stains. I have not yet used it (although I just bought some) but Coach has a signature fabric cleaner you can use if the fabric gets soiled.

90046 · May 1st, 2008, 06:09 PM

I thought my khaki sig bag was really clean.
Then I got a new khaki sig bag.
Wow...it's way lighter...the older one was just dark all-over...no specific spots. I couldn't believe the diff.

I have the Coach fabric cleaner.
Never split anything on it and had to use it for spot cleaning, though.

mrsnorcal · May 1st, 2008, 06:56 PM

I have a Coach Signature bad from about 3 years ago. It has a WHITE background with multi-color C's. It is such a cute summer bag, but oh the horror of keeping it clean. When I visited the Coach store in the Galleria Mall in Dallas, TX to purchase the matching wallet, the SA advised me to use Shout Wipes for on the spot cleaning. It worked great. I will take a quick pic so you know what I'm referring to.

mrsnorcal · May 1st, 2008, 06:58 PM

I haven't worn the bag in years, but as you can see it is still clean, thanks to that little bit of advice from the Coach SA...hope this helps!

(sorry for the double post)

farmerswife · May 2nd, 2008, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the advice......I am excited about the new bag. It is totally a new shift in style for me. I can't wait to post pictures this weekend.

runner22 · May 2nd, 2008, 12:32 AM

Hi! I just wanted to share my sig experiences. I have one chocolate sig ergo and so far it's stayed pretty clean despite some very dirty conditions! I've carried it in the snowy weather, probably at some point coming into contact with the salt/sand mix and I've set it down in the grass (didn't really want to but no other choice!). I also work with kids and it's stayed pretty clean despite it all.

I don't own the cleaning product for this so i might buy some soon.

May 1st, 2008, 05:57 PM	#1
farmerswife Nurse with a Bag Location: N. Texas	How do you care for signature bags? Over the last week or so I have learned so much about caring for the leather bags. I have even ordered the recommended products. At the moment all of my bags are leather, my first signature bag should arrive tomorrow. So for those seasoned signature bag owners, What special care do they need? Do you pretreat with "Scotch Guard" to prevent stains and/or to waterproof? __________________ My new Love MJ Wishlist: ZC: Plum HG-NM Stam in Fushia Currently saving every little penny!!!!!!!!!!

May 1st, 2008, 06:03 PM	#2
greenpixie Coach & Ignes Mod Location: sunny CA	Re: How do you care for signature bags? From what I understand, Coach jacquard is already pre-treated to help with dirt and stains. I have not yet used it (although I just bought some) but Coach has a signature fabric cleaner you can use if the fabric gets soiled. __________________ GP is banned!

May 1st, 2008, 06:09 PM	#3
90046 Member	Re: How do you care for signature bags? I thought my khaki sig bag was really clean. Then I got a new khaki sig bag. Wow...it's way lighter...the older one was just dark all-over...no specific spots. I couldn't believe the diff. I have the Coach fabric cleaner. Never split anything on it and had to use it for spot cleaning, though.

May 1st, 2008, 06:56 PM	#4
mrsnorcal Member	Re: How do you care for signature bags? I have a Coach Signature bad from about 3 years ago. It has a WHITE background with multi-color C's. It is such a cute summer bag, but oh the horror of keeping it clean. When I visited the Coach store in the Galleria Mall in Dallas, TX to purchase the matching wallet, the SA advised me to use Shout Wipes for on the spot cleaning. It worked great. I will take a quick pic so you know what I'm referring to.

May 1st, 2008, 06:58 PM	#5
mrsnorcal Member	Re: How do you care for signature bags? I haven't worn the bag in years, but as you can see it is still clean, thanks to that little bit of advice from the Coach SA...hope this helps! (sorry for the double post)

May 2nd, 2008, 12:20 AM	#6
farmerswife Nurse with a Bag Location: N. Texas	Re: How do you care for signature bags? Thanks for the advice......I am excited about the new bag. It is totally a new shift in style for me. I can't wait to post pictures this weekend. __________________ My new Love MJ Wishlist: ZC: Plum HG-NM Stam in Fushia Currently saving every little penny!!!!!!!!!!

May 2nd, 2008, 12:32 AM	#7
runner22 dreaming of Coach... Location: Hawkeye State	Re: How do you care for signature bags? Hi! I just wanted to share my sig experiences. I have one chocolate sig ergo and so far it's stayed pretty clean despite some very dirty conditions! I've carried it in the snowy weather, probably at some point coming into contact with the salt/sand mix and I've set it down in the grass (didn't really want to but no other choice!). I also work with kids and it's stayed pretty clean despite it all. I don't own the cleaning product for this so i might buy some soon. __________________