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mooch · Nov 7th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Anyone have advice on how to clean the fabric lining of RM bag specifically Nikki? Entire lining is a bit dusty but there are no stains or spots. I'm thinking about pulling out the lining and giving it a gentle wash by soaking it in water with Woolite, then letting it air dry. Will I ruin my lining by doing this? FYI the lining is black/white floral. TIA!!

mockinglee · Nov 7th, 2008, 02:14 PM

^ooh, I don't know about trying to wash the lining. I'd be too afraid of accidentally soaking the leather. If it's just dust maybe a few passes with a lint roller will take care of it? Or ask the RM staff directly for advice there.

mooch · Nov 7th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Lining has darkened over time from usage and also dusty too! I've tried pulling out the lining and giving it a good pat so I think the dust has come off but it's still looks "dirty". That's a good idea to contact RM to see if they have any suggestions, I will try that!

pinkboudoir · Nov 9th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Mooch, If you are careful, maybe pulling out the lining & cleaning in Woolite might work. There was a PF'er who soaked her entire Bal bag in Woolite & it came out fine. Then again, Bal & RM leather are different & I am too chicken to do anything like that to my own bag but I can see my lining getting dusty over time so knkowing a way to clean it is good. Do update if you hear from RM.

tomkat2350 · Nov 16th, 2008, 05:41 PM

I'm waiting for my dark grey mam that I special ordered and wanted to have whatever I'm going to protect it with when it comes. I've never done this before. Does someone have a dark grey bag that they've protected and conditioned and what did you use? How were the results?

mockinglee · Nov 16th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Dark grey is pretty sturdy. I've used both Apple and LMB conditioners on mine, but it really doesn't need it. I've also protected it with Apple Guarde, but the sheen on it already makes it resilient towards water and stains.

tomkat2350 · Nov 16th, 2008, 07:53 PM

thanks mockinglee

beano · Nov 16th, 2008, 10:37 PM

i purchased the Apple Leather Care Kit, which comes with the Cleaner, Conditioner, and Cloth. has anyone else experienced that Cloth shedding everywhere while they applied the cleaner/conditioner? or was I supposed to use a different cloth to clean with and that soft Cloth to just buff? also, i'm worried about putting it in the washer b/c i feel like it will disintegrate! any advice on the Cloth?

Tracy · Nov 17th, 2008, 08:12 PM

i've never used their cloth. i use an old soft face cloth. hth!

TylersMom17 · Nov 24th, 2008, 02:27 PM

I just recently purchased a RM Elephant Matinee - What leather cleaner is the best to use that would help soften it some?

Desi · Nov 24th, 2008, 02:28 PM

Hi we have a very useful thread in our reference library

http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...ad-277279.html

mariabdc · Nov 25th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Does anyone know how to treat/condition patent leather?
TIA!

Lynnia · Nov 25th, 2008, 08:52 PM

I think you just clean patent with petroleum jelly (vaseline). No waterproofing required. Makes me want to get a patent MAM for rainy days!

jennylovexo · Nov 26th, 2008, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by kikiWoo

Toki, have you treated your seagreen Nikki yet?

kiki - i did treat my seagreen nikki. I had my BF spray it with the appleguard protectant. At first the entire bag darkened but after a day it lightened back up and it's fine now. I'll never use a bag again without spraying it.

Although I never protected my BBW MAB. Has anyone treated a black bag? I'm not sure if I should protect my Noir Nikki before i use it.

allisonlynn0122 · Nov 28th, 2008, 09:29 PM

this is a great thread! i just purchased my first RM and appreciate all the advice!

Nov 7th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#211
mooch Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 176	Anyone have advice on how to clean the fabric lining of RM bag specifically Nikki? Entire lining is a bit dusty but there are no stains or spots. I'm thinking about pulling out the lining and giving it a gentle wash by soaking it in water with Woolite, then letting it air dry. Will I ruin my lining by doing this? FYI the lining is black/white floral. TIA!!
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Nov 7th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#212
mockinglee BOYY am I banned Joined: May 2007 Location: Between then and there Posts: 5,202	^ooh, I don't know about trying to wash the lining. I'd be too afraid of accidentally soaking the leather. If it's just dust maybe a few passes with a lint roller will take care of it? Or ask the RM staff directly for advice there.
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Nov 7th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#213
mooch Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 176	Lining has darkened over time from usage and also dusty too! I've tried pulling out the lining and giving it a good pat so I think the dust has come off but it's still looks "dirty". That's a good idea to contact RM to see if they have any suggestions, I will try that!
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Nov 9th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#214
pinkboudoir Loves COLOURS!!! Joined: May 2006 Location: SUN-shine-y island Posts: 6,324	Mooch, If you are careful, maybe pulling out the lining & cleaning in Woolite might work. There was a PF'er who soaked her entire Bal bag in Woolite & it came out fine. Then again, Bal & RM leather are different & I am too chicken to do anything like that to my own bag but I can see my lining getting dusty over time so knkowing a way to clean it is good. Do update if you hear from RM.
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Nov 16th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#215
tomkat2350 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: IL Posts: 107	I'm waiting for my dark grey mam that I special ordered and wanted to have whatever I'm going to protect it with when it comes. I've never done this before. Does someone have a dark grey bag that they've protected and conditioned and what did you use? How were the results?
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Nov 16th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#216
mockinglee BOYY am I banned Joined: May 2007 Location: Between then and there Posts: 5,202	Dark grey is pretty sturdy. I've used both Apple and LMB conditioners on mine, but it really doesn't need it. I've also protected it with Apple Guarde, but the sheen on it already makes it resilient towards water and stains.
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Nov 16th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#217
tomkat2350 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: IL Posts: 107	thanks mockinglee
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Nov 16th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#218
beano Asher Grande Blue Joined: Dec 2007 Location: DC Posts: 524	i purchased the Apple Leather Care Kit, which comes with the Cleaner, Conditioner, and Cloth. has anyone else experienced that Cloth shedding everywhere while they applied the cleaner/conditioner? or was I supposed to use a different cloth to clean with and that soft Cloth to just buff? also, i'm worried about putting it in the washer b/c i feel like it will disintegrate! any advice on the Cloth?
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Nov 17th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#219
Tracy Gleek! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: shopping to stimulate the economy! Posts: 8,467	i've never used their cloth. i use an old soft face cloth. hth!
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Nov 24th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#220
TylersMom17 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 46	What Leather Cleaner to use?? I just recently purchased a RM Elephant Matinee - What leather cleaner is the best to use that would help soften it some?
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Nov 24th, 2008, 02:28 PM	#221
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 17,981	Hi we have a very useful thread in our reference library http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...ad-277279.html
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Nov 25th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#222
mariabdc Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,388	Does anyone know how to treat/condition patent leather? TIA!
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Nov 25th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#223
Lynnia Stop me Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,033	I think you just clean patent with petroleum jelly (vaseline). No waterproofing required. Makes me want to get a patent MAM for rainy days!
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Nov 28th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#225
allisonlynn0122 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 15	this is a great thread! i just purchased my first RM and appreciate all the advice!

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