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vagabag · Jan 11th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Do you do anything special to your bags to protect it? Like spray them with the sprays for shoes to protect the bag from water or maybe use any leather lotions? If you do, what brand do you use and where do you get it? Thanks!

marclover · Jan 11th, 2007, 02:34 PM

I know a lot of people use shoe polish or other protectants. I haven't treated any of my bags. However, I do wipe them down with baby wipes (the kind with aloe) sometimes and I store them completely stuff and in their dust bags. I know Wilson's Leather also sells a leather protectant that some people said was effective. Let me see if I can find that thread for you...

vagabag · Jan 11th, 2007, 02:41 PM

oh, thanks! i want to protect my bags but at the same time, am afraid that some lotions might damage the leather so i want to be sure to use the right thing. also, i know with coach bags, they say you should condition the leather every so often to keep it from cracking.

marclover · Jan 11th, 2007, 02:44 PM

I can't find the exact post I'm looking for. I think it is zoinksta (and I hope she doesn't mind me saying this) that has really good tips on caring for her MJs. Maybe she'll respond better than I can.

A lot of people reccomend apple guard, but like I said before, I haven't used anything thus far. I just try to keep them in a cool location (um, my closet) and keep 'em stuffed. If they get dirty, I wipe them down. Sorry I wasn't much help!

vagabag · Jan 11th, 2007, 02:51 PM

That was helpful! Thanks!

bag.lover · Jan 11th, 2007, 02:52 PM

^^ Found Zoinksta's postings. =)
? about stain repellent

MJ boutiques emphasize leaving their bags 'naked', they don't recommend applying any protectants/treatments on their leather goods.

vagabag · Jan 11th, 2007, 03:13 PM

do you know why they recommend bags going naked? i'm tempted to use on the the repellants mentioned in the thread.

Melly · Jan 11th, 2007, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by bag.lover

^^ Found Zoinksta's postings. =)
? about stain repellent

MJ boutiques emphasize leaving their bags 'naked', they don't recommend applying any protectants/treatments on their leather goods.

Do you think they would still recommend leaving the bags "naked" in an extreemly dry climate? I am concerned the leather will crack over time.

Jan 11th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#1
vagabag OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 840	How to care for your MJ bag? Do you do anything special to your bags to protect it? Like spray them with the sprays for shoes to protect the bag from water or maybe use any leather lotions? If you do, what brand do you use and where do you get it? Thanks!
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Jan 11th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#2
marclover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,017	Re: How to care for your MJ bag? I know a lot of people use shoe polish or other protectants. I haven't treated any of my bags. However, I do wipe them down with baby wipes (the kind with aloe) sometimes and I store them completely stuff and in their dust bags. I know Wilson's Leather also sells a leather protectant that some people said was effective. Let me see if I can find that thread for you...
marclover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,017	__________________ So many bags...so little time!

Jan 11th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#3
vagabag OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 840	Re: How to care for your MJ bag? oh, thanks! i want to protect my bags but at the same time, am afraid that some lotions might damage the leather so i want to be sure to use the right thing. also, i know with coach bags, they say you should condition the leather every so often to keep it from cracking.
vagabag OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 840

Jan 11th, 2007, 02:44 PM	#4
marclover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,017	Re: How to care for your MJ bag? I can't find the exact post I'm looking for. I think it is zoinksta (and I hope she doesn't mind me saying this) that has really good tips on caring for her MJs. Maybe she'll respond better than I can. A lot of people reccomend apple guard, but like I said before, I haven't used anything thus far. I just try to keep them in a cool location (um, my closet) and keep 'em stuffed. If they get dirty, I wipe them down. Sorry I wasn't much help!
marclover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,017	__________________ So many bags...so little time!

Jan 11th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#5
vagabag OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 840	Re: How to care for your MJ bag? That was helpful! Thanks!
vagabag OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 840

Jan 11th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#6
bag.lover Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,900	Re: How to care for your MJ bag? ^^ Found Zoinksta's postings. =) ? about stain repellent MJ boutiques emphasize leaving their bags 'naked', they don't recommend applying any protectants/treatments on their leather goods.
bag.lover Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,900	Last edited by bag.lover; Jan 11th, 2007 at 03:00 PM.

Jan 11th, 2007, 03:13 PM	#7
vagabag OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 840	Re: How to care for your MJ bag? do you know why they recommend bags going naked? i'm tempted to use on the the repellants mentioned in the thread.
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