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Munchkin1206 · May 28th, 2008, 04:28 PM

My husband got me the beautiful Mercer large multipocket in chalk at the Nordstrom sale. I am so in love with this bag but today I ran a quick errand and I was wearing jeans and within 30 minutes, I can see a very mild but noticeable blue haze forming on the back of the bag.

I'm so bummed out because I really do love this style and specifically this color. Is there a way to prevent the dye from dark clothing from transferring to my handbag? I don't want to return it but if I can't fix this problem, there's no sense in keeping it.

Coach Superfan · May 28th, 2008, 04:45 PM

Try the appleguarde leather cleaner. It should get the color transfer out. I got mine at leatherstuff.com and if you browse through the Deals and Steals section you may be able to find 20% off discount codes.good luck !

telicious · May 28th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Maybe you can pre-treat bags before use to prevent color transfer? I don't think there's anything you can do to get rid of it unless you get it professionally cleaned. This is why I'm so afraid of white bags!

Will they let you return it even though it's been worn with some color transfer?

Munchkin1206 · May 28th, 2008, 04:54 PM

My friend recommended the Mr. Clean magic eraser but I'm a little scared to try it. Has anyone tried that? I do have the Apple leather cleaner so I'm going to try that first.

forenfinal · May 28th, 2008, 04:59 PM

I have heard of people using a Magic Eraser too... but I would def try the Apple first...

Munchkin1206 · May 28th, 2008, 06:31 PM

Okay I used the apple cleaner and it came right out. It's probably because before I ever wore the bag, I double conditioned it and sprayed some leather water repellent (both apple products). I'm still curious if the magic eraser works though!

crochetbella · May 28th, 2008, 07:31 PM

I didn't have good luck with the Magic Eraser on mine. It kind of rubbed the leather off and I tried to be really gentle. I wouldn't recommend it on a bag with soft leather. But it does work well on vachetta like on my LVs.

shop2drop1 · May 28th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Be careful w/ the magic eraser, I've used it on smudges on my walls & the paint will come off! I don't think it is a great idea on a handbag, IMO. Always spot test on an area that doesn't show.

Glad to hear the chalk multipocket cleaned up for you!

maxie · May 28th, 2008, 10:49 PM

I think the Magic Eraser is too abrasive. I have an Oatmeal MJ and I always carry a white eraser with me when I use it. Works like a charm.

JAP4life · May 28th, 2008, 10:54 PM

I'd contact Barbara at lovinmybags. I think they can handle dye transfers. They do a great job of restoring bags!

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May 28th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#1
Munchkin1206 OP I need it. Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 332	Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? My husband got me the beautiful Mercer large multipocket in chalk at the Nordstrom sale. I am so in love with this bag but today I ran a quick errand and I was wearing jeans and within 30 minutes, I can see a very mild but noticeable blue haze forming on the back of the bag. I'm so bummed out because I really do love this style and specifically this color. Is there a way to prevent the dye from dark clothing from transferring to my handbag? I don't want to return it but if I can't fix this problem, there's no sense in keeping it.
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May 28th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#2
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May 28th, 2008, 04:47 PM	#3
telicious offically BANNED! Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,796	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? Maybe you can pre-treat bags before use to prevent color transfer? I don't think there's anything you can do to get rid of it unless you get it professionally cleaned. This is why I'm so afraid of white bags! Will they let you return it even though it's been worn with some color transfer?

May 28th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#4
Munchkin1206 OP I need it. Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 332	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? My friend recommended the Mr. Clean magic eraser but I'm a little scared to try it. Has anyone tried that? I do have the Apple leather cleaner so I'm going to try that first.
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May 28th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#5
forenfinal My 'lil honeybun! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,822	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? I have heard of people using a Magic Eraser too... but I would def try the Apple first...
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May 28th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#6
Munchkin1206 OP I need it. Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 332	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? Okay I used the apple cleaner and it came right out. It's probably because before I ever wore the bag, I double conditioned it and sprayed some leather water repellent (both apple products). I'm still curious if the magic eraser works though!
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May 28th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#7
crochetbella Semper Fi Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Wine Country, CA Posts: 12,849	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? I didn't have good luck with the Magic Eraser on mine. It kind of rubbed the leather off and I tried to be really gentle. I wouldn't recommend it on a bag with soft leather. But it does work well on vachetta like on my LVs.
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May 28th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#8
shop2drop1 On a ball field Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 3,390	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? Be careful w/ the magic eraser, I've used it on smudges on my walls & the paint will come off! I don't think it is a great idea on a handbag, IMO. Always spot test on an area that doesn't show. Glad to hear the chalk multipocket cleaned up for you!
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May 28th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#9
maxie Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 174	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? I think the Magic Eraser is too abrasive. I have an Oatmeal MJ and I always carry a white eraser with me when I use it. Works like a charm.
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May 28th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#10
JAP4life I'm a GLEEk! Joined: Nov 2005 Location: My iPod touch Posts: 10,747	Re: Denim dye transfer on white leather bags - is there a fix? I'd contact Barbara at lovinmybags. I think they can handle dye transfers. They do a great job of restoring bags! www.lovinmybags.com
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