Wash your Coach in Washing Machine?

MaddieDoll · Aug 31st, 2008, 09:59 PM

I've mainly been a lurker here but was curious about your fabric coach bags with leather trim. My friends said that she and her mother washed their coach signature bags (jacquard fabric) in the washing machine on gentle cycle and air dried outside for a few days under the sun. They said it did not ruin the bag, I did see their bags after their "wash" and it seemed to look in tact but would personally I'd be afraid to wash any future Coach bags (planning on Legacy Stripe).
Has anyone here done this and what were your results?
TIA!

MsAmie · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:02 PM

I have NEVER put anything Coach even remotely near your washing machine. It sounds scary enough just thinking of it, I wouldnt want to risk ruining it. Recommendation to you is to don't it since you never know...

Aku_no_Hana · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:23 PM

gumbyln · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:26 PM

wow...even though their's turned out okay, i would not risk it by doing that

tat2tinkerbell · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:28 PM

I know some people have washed their non-leather bags in the washing machine. Mostly were buys from evilbay that were awesome buys and just dirty. I would think anything that is non-leather wouldn't have any problem though..only try it if you don't mind accidentally ruin your bag. IMO

lvuittonaddict · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:30 PM

i've put a balenciaga in the dryer. lol. its fine. i dont think i would put it in the washing machine. i would be afraid of fading

lashon · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:31 PM

i have my first coach coming to me in the mail soon and i wouldn't dare think of putting it in the wash. i'd spot clean if anything but spending so much money on a purse and have it potentially ruined.

MaddieDoll · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lvuittonaddict

i've put a balenciaga in the dryer. lol. its fine. i dont think i would put it in the washing machine. i would be afraid of fading

That's brave! LOL I'd fear my Bbag would melt like butter in dryer

I'm thinking of Coach on eBay too and this is the reason why I was considering washing in machine as my friend and her mom did too but I think I'm too scared and may just spot clean or take it to professional cleaners if anything. I'd be devastated if something happened and wouldn't want to blame my friend for her tips on cleaning LOL

ImKonTheLVDon · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:47 PM

There are actually GREAT places you can take your bags to get professionally clean. I've heard of them being able to get ink marks out of interiors and all sorts of crazy things! I would try that! If you don't live near one, they allow you to ship the bag to them for cleaning!

happywife18 · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:51 PM

I would never put my bags in the washing machine.

admat97 · Aug 31st, 2008, 10:59 PM

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

shoppingislove · Aug 31st, 2008, 11:04 PM

I would be scared to try that.

fluffy614 · Aug 31st, 2008, 11:35 PM

Just reading this makes me

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ChiChi143 · Aug 31st, 2008, 11:36 PM

The only bag I threw in the washing machine was my scribble hobo and it turned out great. I would be too scared to put anything else in the washing machine.

B. Jara · Aug 31st, 2008, 11:49 PM

Maybe ten-twelve years ago I actually put an all leather Coach makeup case in the washer. The lining had gotten pretty yukky, so I figured it couldn't hurt. It came out great! Mind you it didn't look new, but it did give the leather a "washed" vintage leather appearance.

I gave myself the award for creating the first washed leather bag.

Aug 31st, 2008, 09:59 PM	#1
MaddieDoll LiVe-LoVe-LeArn Location: 20 Minutes from Saks	Wash your Coach in Washing Machine? I've mainly been a lurker here but was curious about your fabric coach bags with leather trim. My friends said that she and her mother washed their coach signature bags (jacquard fabric) in the washing machine on gentle cycle and air dried outside for a few days under the sun. They said it did not ruin the bag, I did see their bags after their "wash" and it seemed to look in tact but would personally I'd be afraid to wash any future Coach bags (planning on Legacy Stripe). Has anyone here done this and what were your results? TIA! __________________ Madeline My Bagz Chanel GST SH Chanel Lrg Cerf Tote GH Chanel Caviar Clutch BLack YSL Med Downtown Tote BBag Rouge City LV Azur Speedy 30 & Zippy Wallet Coach Hamptons Miranda Vintage Satchel/Blue RM BBW MAB oHW

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:02 PM	#2
MsAmie Gotta have them all! Location: In my house ;-)	I have NEVER put anything Coach even remotely near your washing machine. It sounds scary enough just thinking of it, I wouldnt want to risk ruining it. Recommendation to you is to don't it since you never know... __________________ ::: Coach Wishlist ::: -Leigh in Rose -Walnut Luci

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:28 PM	#5
tat2tinkerbell Resident fairy Location: St. Louis	I know some people have washed their non-leather bags in the washing machine. Mostly were buys from evilbay that were awesome buys and just dirty. I would think anything that is non-leather wouldn't have any problem though..only try it if you don't mind accidentally ruin your bag. IMO __________________

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:30 PM	#6
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Aug 31st, 2008, 10:59 PM	#11
admat97 Matthew Bellamy Location: Forks, WA.	I think Bag Fetish mentioned washing one of her bags in a machine. Maybe a sig or scarf/scribble print? __________________ My Family and My Handbags...What Else Does A Girl Need? "How many do you need?" He asked. "How many do they make?" She replied. In Memory of My Precious Furbabies! http://www.ilovedmypet.com/Elvie http://www.ilovedmypet.com/Sweet_Pea http://www.ilovedmypet.com/Tiggerbaby Also...check out my albums! I'm adding pics daily! http://forum.purseblog.com/album.php?u=97919

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:23 PM	#3
Aku_no_Hana totally banned Location: Arizona

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:26 PM	#4
gumbyln Member Location: Massachusetts	wow...even though their's turned out okay, i would not risk it by doing that

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:31 PM	#7
lashon Member	i have my first coach coming to me in the mail soon and i wouldn't dare think of putting it in the wash. i'd spot clean if anything but spending so much money on a purse and have it potentially ruined.

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:47 PM	#9
ImKonTheLVDon Member Location: Kansas City, MO	There are actually GREAT places you can take your bags to get professionally clean. I've heard of them being able to get ink marks out of interiors and all sorts of crazy things! I would try that! If you don't live near one, they allow you to ship the bag to them for cleaning!

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:51 PM	#10
happywife18 Member	I would never put my bags in the washing machine.

Aug 31st, 2008, 11:04 PM	#12
shoppingislove <3 Location: AL	I would be scared to try that. __________________ Enjoying the things I have.

Aug 31st, 2008, 11:35 PM	#13
fluffy614 Member Location: PA	Just reading this makes me !

Aug 31st, 2008, 11:36 PM	#14
ChiChi143 ♥ ChiChi and Lola ♥ Location: NY	The only bag I threw in the washing machine was my scribble hobo and it turned out great. I would be too scared to put anything else in the washing machine. __________________ My Purse Collection: Click here

Aug 31st, 2008, 11:49 PM	#15
B. Jara West Coast Gal	Maybe ten-twelve years ago I actually put an all leather Coach makeup case in the washer. The lining had gotten pretty yukky, so I figured it couldn't hurt. It came out great! Mind you it didn't look new, but it did give the leather a "washed" vintage leather appearance. I gave myself the award for creating the first washed leather bag. __________________ So many choices...what's a girl to do?