Taking care of your mjs

[Starlett89]

I have an in ingrid, quilted zip clutch and a venetia (which has a very sad sad story attached to it but that is for another time -- very painful to relive). Should i be putting some sort of product on them periodically, like leather conditioner, or something to keep them in good health?

[iluvmybags]

A lot of us use Apple Guard conditioning lotion, which you can find at most Burlington Coat Factory stores. I also recommend the Cadillac conditioner that Nordstroms sells. You can also use a water proofer/leather protector, like Kiwi, Wilsons's, etc. I think Apple Guard might even make some kind of water proofer (google Apple Guard) -- Nordstroms sprays the bags you buy free of charge, but if I've bought a bag somewhere else, I always spray it with Kiwi's Water Proofer before I use it. I usually condition the bag as needed.

There's also a website called Lovin my Bags (http://lovinmybags.com/) and she sells all kinds of leather care products that come highly recommended.


One things about these sprays and conditioners - when you first apply them, they tend to make the leather look darker. DON'T PANIC!! This goes away as the product dries and the leather returns to its normal color very soon!