Wash your Coach in Washing Machine?

kabaker · Sep 1st, 2008, 01:22 AM

I would NEVER put one of my bags in the washer. Too much money to spend on a bag and have it accidentally ruined. I have the Coach signature cleaner and its pretty good. Try that.

bagladie112 · Sep 1st, 2008, 01:34 AM

r u crazy? don't ever put a coach bag in washer dear that's asking for trouble...

Melys28 · Sep 1st, 2008, 01:39 AM

I would never !!!

louislover260 · Sep 1st, 2008, 02:19 AM

oh god no! That is coach suicide!

SLVDW47 · Sep 1st, 2008, 02:27 AM

I would have NEVER considered this 6 months ago if someone had suggested it....
but another SA and I were recently discussing this..and while the company absolutely DOES NOT recommend it...it is a personal risk/preference. I do know a loyal customer of mine who has put several of her light colored bags (white optic sig. Carly for example) in the washer...and it looks like it was bought yesterday...

Needless to say, I clicked on this link because THIS VERY DAY I put 2 of my own Coach bags in the washer after struggling to spot treat them. They were both Hamptons Weekends hobos (from more than a year ago)...I wear them only in summer and they are my least expensive bags (one in black and one in sky blue). I washed them on the delicate setting using Woolite...and they came out GORGEOUS...all spots on either bag are GONE. BUT...I highly recommend exhausting all other recommended cleaning methods before resorting to your washer.

I will not be putting any of my other bags in the washer...just these in the future.

kattykay · Sep 1st, 2008, 02:36 AM

would the sig cleaner coach sells not do the trick? its only $10 so not too much of a waste

hlchen · Sep 1st, 2008, 03:49 AM

It sounds like playing roulette. Maybe when I open the washer, the bag will be fine or maybe when the washer stops, I will

. I would be too afraid to do it.

duffy0401 · Sep 1st, 2008, 05:27 AM

I washed my pink signature bag and it came out fine. I was so dirty that I was like what do I have to lose and threw it in on the delicate cycle. It still didn't get it all clean.
Here are two threads about people washing their bags in the sink.

A VERY dirty "Soho Striped Saga" !

My Soho Stripe restoration project *PICS*

^Carrie^ · Sep 1st, 2008, 06:34 AM

I might have put (both of) my Scribble hobos in the washing machine if they did not have the suede trim on them, but since they do....

I gave them a good bath with Woolite and a washcloth since I was too afraid of ruining them in the washer.
I even rinsed the Woolite out of it (super duper wet) in my sink and was very careful in doing so not to get any of the suede wet.
I blotted them with a clean white bath towel to get the majority of the water out then I hung them outside on my balcony (out of the sun) to air dry.
Both are pristine after their 'baths' and I was delighted with the end results!

Bag Fetish · Sep 1st, 2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admat97

I think Bag Fetish mentioned washing one of her bags in a machine. Maybe a sig or scarf/scribble print?

LOL yep I did, my scribble tote.,

SJ of AZ · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:03 AM

I have a great front load washer that I have used to wash cashmere sweaters and a few other things labeled dry clean only, but I would be far too afraid to put any of my Coach in there!

TygerKitty · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:50 AM

I'd be terrified! That's pretty cool if it works though... I might have to give it a go for a bag I don't care about anymore lol

txmommyto2 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:42 AM

my son threw up in my weekend hamptons tote and it was death for her. i could still kill the ex for throwing it in there!!!!! :( it was not suicide, it was murder! she was awful, lost all of her shape...and beauty....sniffle. yes, there were no more stains but the natural leather trim and handles looked like it was removed from the bottom of the laundry basket.

i just can't do it!

RWolfeOH · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:49 PM

I put my scribble tote in the washing machine and it worked wonders! It was looking dirty and I couldn't get it clean any other way. I wasn't going to carry a filthy looking bag around, so I washed it.

jeh3v · Sep 4th, 2008, 12:42 AM

I don't think I could ever, EVER actually do it! I might

if I tried to do it.

Sep 1st, 2008, 01:22 AM	#16
kabaker Kabaker Location: Indiana	I would NEVER put one of my bags in the washer. Too much money to spend on a bag and have it accidentally ruined. I have the Coach signature cleaner and its pretty good. Try that. __________________ Wishlist 08': Madison Leather Slim Envelope Wallet GOT IT! Leather Cherry Sabrina Amanda Satin Capacity Wristlet GOT IT! And so much more!

Sep 1st, 2008, 01:39 AM	#18
Melys28 Me+Coach=Love;) Location: Arizona	I would never !!! __________________ *Coach Always*

Sep 1st, 2008, 02:19 AM	#19
louislover260 Lil' Secret Box	oh god no! That is coach suicide! __________________ Visit my pre-fire bag showcase: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...se-272416.html PLEASE HELP ME RE-FIND EVERYTHING IN MY COLLECTION!!

Sep 1st, 2008, 02:27 AM	#20
SLVDW47 hand me my leather.. Location: New York	I would have NEVER considered this 6 months ago if someone had suggested it.... but another SA and I were recently discussing this..and while the company absolutely DOES NOT recommend it...it is a personal risk/preference. I do know a loyal customer of mine who has put several of her light colored bags (white optic sig. Carly for example) in the washer...and it looks like it was bought yesterday... Needless to say, I clicked on this link because THIS VERY DAY I put 2 of my own Coach bags in the washer after struggling to spot treat them. They were both Hamptons Weekends hobos (from more than a year ago)...I wear them only in summer and they are my least expensive bags (one in black and one in sky blue). I washed them on the delicate setting using Woolite...and they came out GORGEOUS...all spots on either bag are GONE. BUT...I highly recommend exhausting all other recommended cleaning methods before resorting to your washer. I will not be putting any of my other bags in the washer...just these in the future. __________________ WISH LIST* Coach Carly (Plum) Coach Violet (Putty) Coach Sabrina Patent (Camel) [x] Coach Daphne Multicolor Glass Station Necklace * SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY...IF NOT HOURLY.

Sep 1st, 2008, 02:36 AM	#21
kattykay sofa king sexy! Location: new jersey	would the sig cleaner coach sells not do the trick? its only $10 so not too much of a waste __________________ Some say the glass is half empty, Some say the glass is half full, I say "are you gonna drink that?"

Sep 1st, 2008, 01:34 AM	#17
bagladie112 Member	r u crazy? don't ever put a coach bag in washer dear that's asking for trouble...

Sep 1st, 2008, 03:49 AM	#22
hlchen Member Location: The Big Apple!	It sounds like playing roulette. Maybe when I open the washer, the bag will be fine or maybe when the washer stops, I will . I would be too afraid to do it.

Sep 1st, 2008, 05:27 AM	#23
duffy0401 Member	I washed my pink signature bag and it came out fine. I was so dirty that I was like what do I have to lose and threw it in on the delicate cycle. It still didn't get it all clean. Here are two threads about people washing their bags in the sink. A VERY dirty "Soho Striped Saga" ! My Soho Stripe restoration project PICS __________________ My Collection http://forum.purseblog.com/album.php?albumid=979

Sep 1st, 2008, 06:34 AM	#24
^Carrie^ Rock n Roll 'Ho Location: Florida	I might have put (both of) my Scribble hobos in the washing machine if they did not have the suede trim on them, but since they do.... I gave them a good bath with Woolite and a washcloth since I was too afraid of ruining them in the washer. I even rinsed the Woolite out of it (super duper wet) in my sink and was very careful in doing so not to get any of the suede wet. I blotted them with a clean white bath towel to get the majority of the water out then I hung them outside on my balcony (out of the sun) to air dry. Both are pristine after their 'baths' and I was delighted with the end results! __________________ So many bags, so little time!

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:03 AM	#26
SJ of AZ Waiting for 4/6/09 Location: Diamondbacks Country	I have a great front load washer that I have used to wash cashmere sweaters and a few other things labeled dry clean only, but I would be far too afraid to put any of my Coach in there! __________________ "I’m starving, Earl. Maybe we should go steal some food. You know I get angry when I’m hungry. Like the Hulk, only I don’t get all green and muscly, I just get dizzy and snap at people that don’t deserve it." -- Randy Hickey, My Name Is Earl

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:50 AM	#27
TygerKitty bigger closet please Location: Colorado	I'd be terrified! That's pretty cool if it works though... I might have to give it a go for a bag I don't care about anymore lol __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." Click here for my collection! Wishlist: Violet CP HHH, Teal Coach Bridgit, Botkier Rose Leather Duffle, All the Tanos! Brand new arts and crafts subforum! Come join us here!

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:42 AM	#28
txmommyto2 Sabrina Dreamer Location: The Great State of Texas	my son threw up in my weekend hamptons tote and it was death for her. i could still kill the ex for throwing it in there!!!!! :( it was not suicide, it was murder! she was awful, lost all of her shape...and beauty....sniffle. yes, there were no more stains but the natural leather trim and handles looked like it was removed from the bottom of the laundry basket. i just can't do it! __________________ Wishing and dreaming for a Sabrina!!!!

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#29
RWolfeOH Member Location: Ohio	I put my scribble tote in the washing machine and it worked wonders! It was looking dirty and I couldn't get it clean any other way. I wasn't going to carry a filthy looking bag around, so I washed it.

Sep 4th, 2008, 12:42 AM	#30
jeh3v Member Location: Nashville, TN	I don't think I could ever, EVER actually do it! I might if I tried to do it. __________________ Saving money in '09! Reduced Wishlist: Ali, Chocolate Gallery Tote, Damier Neverfull,Turtle Fob