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Desi · May 21st, 2008, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by missjenny

oh dear... i got a cream MAB and the handles darkened! what a nightmare! i tried to clean her using the apple stain thing, but it made it WORSE! though when i did check the cotton ball, it was all black. how very strange!

i wish i could do something about the handles :( they are nearly black, compared to the rest of my lovely bag! what should i do?

A lot of the gals here recommend Lovinmybags.com and getting the "for handles only" treatment. It costs more than applecare, but still lasts a long time. Its made for specifically handles, and is recommended for Balenciaga too...

3Snuffles · May 22nd, 2008, 04:27 AM

The problem though is that LMB for handles is not a cleaner, its a protector. Once the handles have changed colors, the stuff doesn't reverse it. Sounds like a job for the professionals...I hope you're able to get them cleaned!

Trayler · May 22nd, 2008, 03:57 PM

Is there a code for leatherstuff.com somewhere? For the Apple Leather care stuff?

Also,I really think this thread is a great resource and it should be stickied.It's not good for it to get lost in the forum "ocean".

lilac0485 · May 22nd, 2008, 04:42 PM

^^The Mothers Day code just ended May 14 according to deals and steals. If you wait until June there may be a "Fathers Day" code for 20% off.

tabprincess · May 22nd, 2008, 05:21 PM

Does anyone know how to get rid of pen marks? I just got one on my MAB... :( Please share if you have any tips - I realize this may have already been discussed, but it's impossible to find posts without the search function. TIA!!!

Trayler · May 22nd, 2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by lilac0485

^^The Mothers Day code just ended May 14 according to deals and steals. If you wait until June there may be a "Fathers Day" code for 20% off.

I found one thanks...it's 'memorial day' for 20% off and it ends 5/24 (I think).

ae106 · May 22nd, 2008, 09:24 PM

this is such a great thread! i dont know if this has been asked yet, but how do you clean the brass hardware??? thanks in advance!

Desi · May 23rd, 2008, 12:51 AM

^^some brasso should take care of the HW

MrsShoeGal · May 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM

I used brasso and it worked wonders!

sunseasaltylife · May 28th, 2008, 01:14 AM

iheartbags33 · May 28th, 2008, 10:43 AM

What about a food/oil stain? Also, the left half of my elisha is getting wrinkled...don't know why or how. :[

shefroggies · May 28th, 2008, 10:48 AM

The other day I was wearing a navy top with my stone Nikki and some blue transferred onto the leather :( Was v. depressed but now I know to try baby wipes. Love this thread!

Desi · May 28th, 2008, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by iheartbags33

What about a food/oil stain? Also, the left half of my elisha is getting wrinkled...don't know why or how. :[

Leather is natural, and all leathers tend to texturize/wrinkle with use. Its part of the whole "natural" aging process. Use some apple care conditioner and it should help smooth it out!

Originally Posted by shefroggies

The other day I was wearing a navy top with my stone Nikki and some blue transferred onto the leather :( Was v. depressed but now I know to try baby wipes. Love this thread!

I've worn my stone a lot with DARK denim and no rub off at all

Tracy · May 28th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by shefroggies

The other day I was wearing a navy top with my stone Nikki and some blue transferred onto the leather :( Was v. depressed but now I know to try baby wipes. Love this thread!

try the Apple care. not the spay but the cream. if you get the transfer off, treat your bag like crazy w/ the apple care. (but follow the directions!)it seems to form a barrier for future rub-off. and if after that you get the rub-off again, it should wipe off w/ a baby wipe. HTH

tabprincess · May 29th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Anyone know what to do with pen marks? I just got one on my MAM.

This, after I treated it with Apple Garde (lotion & spray)!

TIA!!!

May 22nd, 2008, 04:27 AM	#62
3Snuffles Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 754	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ The problem though is that LMB for handles is not a cleaner, its a protector. Once the handles have changed colors, the stuff doesn't reverse it. Sounds like a job for the professionals...I hope you're able to get them cleaned!
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May 22nd, 2008, 03:57 PM	#63
Trayler ♥I'm almost there♥ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: NY Posts: 1,679	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ Is there a code for leatherstuff.com somewhere? For the Apple Leather care stuff? Also,I really think this thread is a great resource and it should be stickied.It's not good for it to get lost in the forum "ocean".
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May 22nd, 2008, 04:42 PM	#64
lilac0485 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,488	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ ^^The Mothers Day code just ended May 14 according to deals and steals. If you wait until June there may be a "Fathers Day" code for 20% off.
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May 22nd, 2008, 05:21 PM	#65
tabprincess Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 146	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ Does anyone know how to get rid of pen marks? I just got one on my MAB... :( Please share if you have any tips - I realize this may have already been discussed, but it's impossible to find posts without the search function. TIA!!!
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May 22nd, 2008, 09:24 PM	#67
ae106 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 62	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ this is such a great thread! i dont know if this has been asked yet, but how do you clean the brass hardware??? thanks in advance!
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May 23rd, 2008, 12:51 AM	#68
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 17,846	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ ^^some brasso should take care of the HW
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May 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM	#69
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May 28th, 2008, 01:14 AM	#70
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May 28th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#71
iheartbags33 Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ What about a food/oil stain? Also, the left half of my elisha is getting wrinkled...don't know why or how. :[
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May 28th, 2008, 10:48 AM	#72
shefroggies Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 73	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ The other day I was wearing a navy top with my stone Nikki and some blue transferred onto the leather :( Was v. depressed but now I know to try baby wipes. Love this thread!

May 29th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#75
tabprincess Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 146	Re: Cleaning your Rebecca Minkoff bag - PLEASE READ Anyone know what to do with pen marks? I just got one on my MAM. This, after I treated it with Apple Garde (lotion & spray)! TIA!!!
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