I've done the deed... waiting for the bag to dry, then I will collonil gel the leather a few times. It looks cleaner at the mo, but not all of the stains/dirt have come out. My Mitzy is pebbled leather, as was the Mitzy pouch.
Have you got a handheld steam cleaner? Worked a treat for me on the inside of a very perfume smelly clipper that I bought second hand. After 3 goes the smell was gone.
I just checked, it still has the Darwin smell [emoji5]️
I've done the deed... waiting for the bag to dry, then I will collonil gel the leather a few times. It looks cleaner at the mo, but not all of the stains/dirt have come out. My Mitzy is pebbled leather, as was the Mitzy pouch.
It wasn't my Mitzy it belonged to a poster on here . Pretty sure it would have been the pebbled as the plastic buffalo outlet specials wereThanks so much for sharing your stories! Do you remember which leather your Mitzy was please?
The antique lightweight leather Mabel had a shiny finish to it like your Buffalo. Maybe that's what toughens them up
Did you wash it in the machine MG ? I love my turquoise Mitzy for the summer and she gets so many compliments .
Hope it's done the trick . It amazes me how they get so dirty . Although I always feelwhen I see reveals / sales of bags on the ground .Yes, on the silk wash. Then I've gone over the stubborn stains in the creases and in the lining with washing up liquid in the sink. She's drying now on the airer in the kitchen. I love the colour of mine, it's like a seafoam green. I didn't wash the strap, just the body of the bag.
Yes, on the silk wash. Then I've gone over the stubborn stains in the creases and in the lining with washing up liquid in the sink. She's drying now on the airer in the kitchen. I love the colour of mine, it's like a seafoam green. I didn't wash the strap, just the body of the bag.
Have you taken any before photographs to compare?You've reassured me metalic glove. Eggplant Mitzy is going around the silk wash right now Straps had to go in too - they seemed really bad with the cigarette smell - and so dry!!
I'll report back tomorrow - fingers crossed!
I think with a good leather bag that is unstructured, there is less of a risk with putting it in the washing machine on a non-spin gentle cycle. I'm pleased with the results of my Mitzy, though removing the dirt has exposed further issues with the leather! Lol!
Have you taken any before photographs to compare?
Really hope it turns out well for you - very brave well done