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#181
I've just 'treated' the handle om my 2 month old mono pochette - testing before I do the handles of my totally. What surprised me is that actual dirt was left on the sock already. Yuck.

I'll do an update in the morning but I trust this method more than treating the vachetta with chemicals or babywipes. A natural way of cleaning a natural product makes perfect sense.

Many a bag will be clean thanks to this post ! Thank you for sharing, Jessica ! *hugs*
 
#182
Nieke1975 said:
I've just 'treated' the handle om my 2 month old mono pochette - testing before I do the handles of my totally. What surprised me is that actual dirt was left on the sock already. Yuck.

I'll do an update in the morning but I trust this method more than treating the vachetta with chemicals or babywipes. A natural way of cleaning a natural product makes perfect sense.

Many a bag will be clean thanks to this post ! Thank you for sharing, Jessica ! *hugs*
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Update : handle turned out fine. No discoloration or stains ... Just clean vachetta. I can confidently do my Totally now.
 
#184
OP~Wondering if you think this would be effective on my 2 yr old Speedy B?? I know you're initial post indicated this method was for newer bags. Nervous to try it, but would like to clean my handles, and don't really want to try baby wipes or any other product. They have a lovely even patina; I just want to clean to prevent dark handles. TIA!
 
#185
Runnurse said:
OP~Wondering if you think this would be effective on my 2 yr old Speedy B?? I know you're initial post indicated this method was for newer bags. Nervous to try it, but would like to clean my handles, and don't really want to try baby wipes or any other product. They have a lovely even patina; I just want to clean to prevent dark handles. TIA!
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Yes, it works. I've tried it on my 3 yr old speedy. See pg 6 for pics. The handles cleaned up really nicely.
 
#186
Runnurse said:
OP~Wondering if you think this would be effective on my 2 yr old Speedy B?? I know you're initial post indicated this method was for newer bags. Nervous to try it, but would like to clean my handles, and don't really want to try baby wipes or any other product. They have a lovely even patina; I just want to clean to prevent dark handles. TIA!
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I think it will work great for you ;) post before and after photos :*
 
#187
Runnurse said:
OP~Wondering if you think this would be effective on my 2 yr old Speedy B?? I know you're initial post indicated this method was for newer bags. Nervous to try it, but would like to clean my handles, and don't really want to try baby wipes or any other product. They have a lovely even patina; I just want to clean to prevent dark handles. TIA!
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I've done this on my 10 yr old Speedy and also a couple of bags that are not brand new. Just skip the tanning part and clean it with the damp sock. Because it's older it may not get the dirt off completely so you'll have to clean it every couple of months.
 
#190
axcarter said:
I've done this on my 10 yr old Speedy and also a couple of bags that are not brand new. Just skip the tanning part and clean it with the damp sock. Because it's older it may not get the dirt off completely so you'll have to clean it every couple of months.
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Thank you for responding!! My handles are still clean, as Im pretty careful with lotions, etc. But I will plan on cleaning periodically to keep them lovely!! Thanks!!:smile1:
 
#191
Hi girls. Here are my before and after shots. This is on my 20 year old Speedy and the handles were really dirty. So, before: ImageUploadedByPurseForum1379272534.154255.jpg
During:ImageUploadedByPurseForum1379272562.802950.jpg
And After: ImageUploadedByPurseForum1379272584.219725.jpg
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The leather is a little bit cracked, and I put some leather conditioner on afterwards. But, all in all, I think it was a huge improvement!!!
 
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#194
solai said:
I did this too, except with leather wipes I purchased from Danier (Canadian Leather Company). I figure the leather wipes would be kinder to the vachetta. I had a water spot on the speedy handle that I got when it was brand new (I thought my hands were dried when I picked up speedy but had water still on my rings and that soaked into the handles). Anyway, the leather wipes blended the water spot and I can't see it anymore.
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Have you tried using danier renewing lotion? Thanks
 
#195
Lulugrl said:
Hi girls. Here are my before and after shots. This is on my 20 year old Speedy and the handles were really dirty. So, before: View attachment 2333851
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The leather is a little bit cracked, and I put some leather conditioner on afterwards. But, all in all, I think it was a huge improvement!!!
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One of my bag's leather was a bit cracked too (not from doing this) but prior so I just touched up with some conditioner after. Looks a ton better!
 
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