How to protect/clean moleskin lining?

saff · Jul 29th, 2008, 07:07 AM

How do you protect the Ramona interior lining? Can you spray it with some sort of protector? At the moment I'm very careful about what I put in my Ramona as I'm scared that I would stain it or leave marks. And how do you clean it if it gets dirty? TIA!

jburgh · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:22 AM

saff - We need robynbenz to answer this. Recently, she got a badly stained Choo from eBay and cleaned up the lining so well, you couldn't even tell. I typically store my things in smaller pouches to avoid problems. I think some gals use a purseket.

saff · Jul 29th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Ok, thanks! Hopefully she'll see this thread or I may PM her.

dsrk · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:17 PM

saff, there's a product called Vectra Spray that is fantastic on fabric and suede. I use it on my antique ethnic textile collection to protect them from moisture. I also use it on our oriental rugs to prevent accidental spills from soaking into the wool. And, I will also use it on the interior of all my bags whenever I get around to treating them.

Check it out: http://www.vectraspray.com/

They also have a short video showing treated objects repelling liquids.

lionlaw · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dsrk

saff, there's a product called Vectra Spray that is fantastic on fabric and suede. I use it on my antique ethnic textile collection to protect them from moisture. I also use it on our oriental rugs to prevent accidental spills from soaking into the wool. And, I will also use it on the interior of all my bags whenever I get around to treating them.

Check it out: http://www.vectraspray.com/

They also have a short video showing treated objects repelling liquids.

thanks for the tip! I am always willing to play with more products.

jburgh · Jul 30th, 2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dsrk

saff, there's a product called Vectra Spray that is fantastic on fabric and suede. I use it on my antique ethnic textile collection to protect them from moisture. I also use it on our oriental rugs to prevent accidental spills from soaking into the wool. And, I will also use it on the interior of all my bags whenever I get around to treating them.

Check it out: http://www.vectraspray.com/
They also have a short video showing treated objects repelling liquids.

Oooo, that sounds interesting. What types of textiles do you collect? And what is in Vectra Spray?

dsrk · Jul 30th, 2008, 01:13 AM

jburgh, well, I was collecting Central Asian textiles until my hubby began to politicize my collection because of the nomadic tribes-people who produced a good amount of what I have (they're pretty brutal people, although their textiles are splendid!!).

Mostly old or antique tribal textiles heavy on the embroidery and/or ornamentation; I have a lot of Pashtun silk embroidery pieces ~ they are stunning!!! This is why I collect handbags today, because hubby will be hard-pressed to politicize my bags outside of the capitalist model (not to mention his own penchant for electronic gadgetry).

I'm not sure about the ingredients in Vectra Spray because I simply can't recall, although I spoke with the man who created it several years ago and have had outstanding good luck with it. We have oriental rugs throughout our house, along with two large breed dogs and three cats. Between all the liquids and solids that our pets have graced upon our handknotted rugs over the years ~ when they didn't feel well or just couldn't hold it another second, this product has been incredibly helpful with clean-ups.

I have addressed all the residual with another product called Pure Ayre, which is a food-grade (completely safe around us and food) enzymatic cleaner that also addresses odors. Between these two products, they have saved our rugs countless times and what might have been a lot of cash in professional cleaning. I purchase both online at their respective web sites.

I have never tried Pure Ayre in any of my bags and I don't know if it should be sprayed on suede lining, although I imagine it would work really well on fabric linings to remove odors.

saff · Jul 30th, 2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsrk

saff, there's a product called Vectra Spray that is fantastic on fabric and suede. I use it on my antique ethnic textile collection to protect them from moisture. I also use it on our oriental rugs to prevent accidental spills from soaking into the wool. And, I will also use it on the interior of all my bags whenever I get around to treating them.

Check it out: http://www.vectraspray.com/

They also have a short video showing treated objects repelling liquids.

thanks dsrk! I'll check it out. I'm in australia so will see if it's available here.

Jul 29th, 2008, 07:07 AM	#1
saff Bal and LV Lover	How to protect/clean moleskin lining? How do you protect the Ramona interior lining? Can you spray it with some sort of protector? At the moment I'm very careful about what I put in my Ramona as I'm scared that I would stain it or leave marks. And how do you clean it if it gets dirty? TIA! __________________

Jul 29th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#2
jburgh Choo and BV Mod Location: WA	saff - We need robynbenz to answer this. Recently, she got a badly stained Choo from eBay and cleaned up the lining so well, you couldn't even tell. I typically store my things in smaller pouches to avoid problems. I think some gals use a purseket. __________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

Jul 29th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#3
saff Bal and LV Lover	Ok, thanks! Hopefully she'll see this thread or I may PM her. __________________

Jul 30th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#7
dsrk In deo speramus	jburgh, well, I was collecting Central Asian textiles until my hubby began to politicize my collection because of the nomadic tribes-people who produced a good amount of what I have (they're pretty brutal people, although their textiles are splendid!!). Mostly old or antique tribal textiles heavy on the embroidery and/or ornamentation; I have a lot of Pashtun silk embroidery pieces ~ they are stunning!!! This is why I collect handbags today, because hubby will be hard-pressed to politicize my bags outside of the capitalist model (not to mention his own penchant for electronic gadgetry). I'm not sure about the ingredients in Vectra Spray because I simply can't recall, although I spoke with the man who created it several years ago and have had outstanding good luck with it. We have oriental rugs throughout our house, along with two large breed dogs and three cats. Between all the liquids and solids that our pets have graced upon our handknotted rugs over the years ~ when they didn't feel well or just couldn't hold it another second, this product has been incredibly helpful with clean-ups. I have addressed all the residual with another product called Pure Ayre, which is a food-grade (completely safe around us and food) enzymatic cleaner that also addresses odors. Between these two products, they have saved our rugs countless times and what might have been a lot of cash in professional cleaning. I purchase both online at their respective web sites. I have never tried Pure Ayre in any of my bags and I don't know if it should be sprayed on suede lining, although I imagine it would work really well on fabric linings to remove odors. Last edited by dsrk; Jul 30th, 2008 at 01:17 AM.

Jul 29th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#4
dsrk In deo speramus	saff, there's a product called Vectra Spray that is fantastic on fabric and suede. I use it on my antique ethnic textile collection to protect them from moisture. I also use it on our oriental rugs to prevent accidental spills from soaking into the wool. And, I will also use it on the interior of all my bags whenever I get around to treating them. Check it out: http://www.vectraspray.com/ They also have a short video showing treated objects repelling liquids.