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jen1983 · Jan 28th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Hi,

I am new to HH and got my first -- a Wyeth tote in Cordovan. Is there any specific product that I should use to treat her? I have been reading a lot of the posts about leather care and still am not sure what to use. Lexol? Apple? Lovin My Bags? Please help. I just want to make sure that I keep the bag as lovely as she is. Thank you so much!

sdnoobie · Jan 28th, 2009, 02:26 PM

/\ Ditto! I'm pretty new to HH as well, and after trying to read through this thread, I think I'm sort of confused about where to start!

I have an Amethyst Salina, and my new Bordeaux Sloane (and a black Havana on the way) but I'm not sure what steps to take right off the bat to protect them!

carlottalyn · Jan 28th, 2009, 02:34 PM

lol I'm not that new and I'm still confused.

Most of mine I just leave alone (most of my new bags are zeus or patents), but I'm definitely going to spray my yam Clara before I use her again. Good luck, hope someone else who knows more than I do can help ya out.

cciele · Jan 28th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by jen1983

Hi,

I am new to HH and got my first -- a Wyeth tote in Cordovan. Is there any specific product that I should use to treat her? I have been reading a lot of the posts about leather care and still am not sure what to use. Lexol? Apple? Lovin My Bags? Please help. I just want to make sure that I keep the bag as lovely as she is. Thank you so much!

You can use Lexol conditioner, or give it a spray with Kiwi Protect-All or Wilson TLC.

And per Stormy's suggestion, carry small microfiber towels in the bag for wiping if it gets wet! And a huge plastic bag to protect it during downpours.

h82bl82 · Jan 28th, 2009, 05:26 PM

^and my guess those microfiber towels are what they eye doctor gives with a pair of glasses???

Man, Stormy's been awol for a while. I hope she's okay.

fafnir · Jan 28th, 2009, 05:29 PM

^^ I got some microfiber towels from Trader Joe's. They're hanky-sized.

fafnir · Jan 28th, 2009, 10:36 PM

I tested out AppleGuard spray on the bottom of my Emerald Goat Corco, and it was fine, so I went ahead and did 2 coats. She looks great!

So far I've been able to use Apple on all my HH bags except my yam Bungalow.

Kimmi · Jan 29th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Hi, I just received my icp havana and it has a scratch across the whole width of the shoulder strap (I am pretty sure it is a scratch and not a slit in the leather). It is very noticable-it's right on the front part facing the whole world when you carry the bag on your shoulder :( The bag is sold out and can be returned but not exchanged. It is so pretty otherwise that before I return it I was wondering if anyone here had any suggestions on fixing/covering up the scratch that will blend in with the patent finish? It is white looking like the colour was scratched out. Thanks for any help anyone can offer!

LilysQ · Jan 31st, 2009, 10:40 AM

I have searched this thread and not found anything on cleaning an Ibiza. I have one in khaki, and I sprayed it with Cole Haan leather protector when I got it. Now I've used it several times -- it's so great for traveling -- and it's showing some dirt on the fabric part, not on the leather. I'm temped to just use soap and water, but I want to be careful?

Any ideas, Ibiza owners?

jsg07 · Feb 2nd, 2009, 12:20 PM

I used my Grey Zeus Sonia tote for the first time yesterday and someone laid a brownie on top on it (it was at a Superbowl party). Now there's a huge stain on where the brownie was. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of it? I was going to treat it before I use it but I wanted to use it yesterday. Now, I'm kicking myself for using at before I had it treated. Any suggestion will be much appreciated. Thanks~

fafnir · Feb 2nd, 2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by jsg07

I used my Grey Zeus Sonia tote for the first time yesterday and someone laid a brownie on top on it (it was at a Superbowl party). Now there's a huge stain on where the brownie was. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of it? I was going to treat it before I use it but I wanted to use it yesterday. Now, I'm kicking myself for using at before I had it treated. Any suggestion will be much appreciated. Thanks~

jsg, here's something I remember from an earlier post, maybe it'll help:
Quote:
Originally Posted by kkiimm

I got my GZ Clutch Wallet, but unfortunately I think there is a grease/oil stain on it. Not too major but I've already tried Wilson's cleaning wipes and TLC cleaner on it, with no luck. I tried searching about this & looking at the HH board but it seems to be an unanswered question. Can anyone help?

Rub the spot with cornstarch; if it's oil it will pull most of it out. Unfortunately, you have used the cleaning wipes that contain conditioners and it probably has set the mark permanently.
(I'm sure I've addressed this question somewhere, so I don't know what keywords are being searched...)
The rule here is First deal with a specific problem, before grabbing a product meant for general care.
*now we have grease/ungrease side by side.

h82bl82 · Feb 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by jsg07

I used my Grey Zeus Sonia tote for the first time yesterday and someone laid a brownie on top on it (it was at a Superbowl party). Now there's a huge stain on where the brownie was. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of it? I was going to treat it before I use it but I wanted to use it yesterday. Now, I'm kicking myself for using at before I had it treated. Any suggestion will be much appreciated. Thanks~

Groan, someone laid a brownie on it? How rude is that!

jsg07 · Feb 2nd, 2009, 05:09 PM

Thanks fafnir. I tried the cornstarch trick and it didn't work. I did end up with whole bunch of cornstarch on the zipper and now I have to try to get that off as well. I hope my dyson can do that trick with attachments of course. Arrrrggggghhhh. I'll keep trying and if I find something that works, I'll make sure to post it. Thanks~

fafnir · Feb 2nd, 2009, 05:55 PM

Dang. Sorry, that's the only advice I can remember Stormy giving. I hope you find something that works!

mlinky · Feb 3rd, 2009, 10:04 AM

Where is stormy? I hope she's OK.

Jan 28th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#211
jen1983 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 324	Hi, I am new to HH and got my first -- a Wyeth tote in Cordovan. Is there any specific product that I should use to treat her? I have been reading a lot of the posts about leather care and still am not sure what to use. Lexol? Apple? Lovin My Bags? Please help. I just want to make sure that I keep the bag as lovely as she is. Thank you so much!
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Jan 28th, 2009, 02:26 PM	#212
sdnoobie I shop a little... Joined: Dec 2006 Location: So. Cal Posts: 180	/\ Ditto! I'm pretty new to HH as well, and after trying to read through this thread, I think I'm sort of confused about where to start! I have an Amethyst Salina, and my new Bordeaux Sloane (and a black Havana on the way) but I'm not sure what steps to take right off the bat to protect them!
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Jan 28th, 2009, 02:34 PM	#213
carlottalyn Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,210	lol I'm not that new and I'm still confused. Most of mine I just leave alone (most of my new bags are zeus or patents), but I'm definitely going to spray my yam Clara before I use her again. Good luck, hope someone else who knows more than I do can help ya out.
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Jan 28th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#215
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,580	^and my guess those microfiber towels are what they eye doctor gives with a pair of glasses??? Man, Stormy's been awol for a while. I hope she's okay.
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Jan 28th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#216
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,061	^^ I got some microfiber towels from Trader Joe's. They're hanky-sized.
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Jan 28th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#217
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,061	I tested out AppleGuard spray on the bottom of my Emerald Goat Corco, and it was fine, so I went ahead and did 2 coats. She looks great! So far I've been able to use Apple on all my HH bags except my yam Bungalow.
	__________________ Tentative Fall 09 shopping list: HH: Black Kin Belt, Yam or Grey Shine Trophy bag. Swedish Hasbeen boots (on the way!). ISO: Moss, Olive, Plum, Aubergine, Blueberry, Yam, Moonbeam Celinas "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." -- Tom Waits

Jan 29th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#218
Kimmi Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,254	Hi, I just received my icp havana and it has a scratch across the whole width of the shoulder strap (I am pretty sure it is a scratch and not a slit in the leather). It is very noticable-it's right on the front part facing the whole world when you carry the bag on your shoulder :( The bag is sold out and can be returned but not exchanged. It is so pretty otherwise that before I return it I was wondering if anyone here had any suggestions on fixing/covering up the scratch that will blend in with the patent finish? It is white looking like the colour was scratched out. Thanks for any help anyone can offer!
Kimmi Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,254	Last edited by Kimmi; Jan 29th, 2009 at 05:25 PM.

Jan 31st, 2009, 10:40 AM	#219
LilysQ Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 21	I have searched this thread and not found anything on cleaning an Ibiza. I have one in khaki, and I sprayed it with Cole Haan leather protector when I got it. Now I've used it several times -- it's so great for traveling -- and it's showing some dirt on the fabric part, not on the leather. I'm temped to just use soap and water, but I want to be careful? Any ideas, Ibiza owners?
LilysQ Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 21

Feb 2nd, 2009, 12:20 PM	#220
jsg07 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85	I used my Grey Zeus Sonia tote for the first time yesterday and someone laid a brownie on top on it (it was at a Superbowl party). Now there's a huge stain on where the brownie was. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of it? I was going to treat it before I use it but I wanted to use it yesterday. Now, I'm kicking myself for using at before I had it treated. Any suggestion will be much appreciated. Thanks~
jsg07 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85

Feb 2nd, 2009, 05:09 PM	#223
jsg07 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85	Thanks fafnir. I tried the cornstarch trick and it didn't work. I did end up with whole bunch of cornstarch on the zipper and now I have to try to get that off as well. I hope my dyson can do that trick with attachments of course. Arrrrggggghhhh. I'll keep trying and if I find something that works, I'll make sure to post it. Thanks~
jsg07 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85

Feb 2nd, 2009, 05:55 PM	#224
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,061	Dang. Sorry, that's the only advice I can remember Stormy giving. I hope you find something that works!
	__________________ Tentative Fall 09 shopping list: HH: Black Kin Belt, Yam or Grey Shine Trophy bag. Swedish Hasbeen boots (on the way!). ISO: Moss, Olive, Plum, Aubergine, Blueberry, Yam, Moonbeam Celinas "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." -- Tom Waits

Feb 3rd, 2009, 10:04 AM	#225
mlinky OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,922	Where is stormy? I hope she's OK.
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