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#346
oopsididitagain said:
^^They do sell the 8 oz. bottle of Apple Care conditioner separately on their website. None of my purses have ever gotten so dirty that I need to consider a stronger type of cleanser. I can't really answer that question. Bunny says she successfully cleans vintage leathers with the Apple cleaner. Just test it on the underside of the handle first to make sure the dye will not come off.
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Correct, I clean my vintage with cleaner from apple, but even I test it in an area that's not going to be visible to make sure the leather and dye will take the cleaner w/o the bag loosing to much dye or coloring. You never know when a bag has been tampered w/ with dyes or polish. If it has no liner, and there is nothing else on the bag you are concerned w/ being soaked by water a good water and soap bath is always a safe option as long as you let it dry and stuff it with towels during it's drying phase to re-align the leather to dry properly. Lexol can be used (conditioner like apple) on some of the more vintage pieces but some find it more greasy than apple.
 
#347
I know there are many post about applen' our little babies, so I am apologizing up front if this has been asked before, but I just got the braided editorial zoe in parchment...TDF!!!! :yahoo: (I need to post pics) but can I apple her?? I know the leather is very soft and diff. than alot of the other leather bags..(actually if you know what type of leather it is I would appreciate it)....care card doesn't say..Anyways.. I found some sticky stuff on the hangtag...sticky like a price tag KWIM and I just wanted to know if apple would take it off and then can I apple the whole bag??? It is so soft and seems to easily scratch I wanted to double check before I took the plunge... Thanks ;)
 
#348
I have been wondering the same thing.

I have one in the dark grey and am glad I got the darker color. I would not use the Apple leather conditioner on it - the leather just seems like it would absorb it unevenly - I could be wrong. I might chance spraying the apple stain guard on it - but I would be very careful and make sure I did it lightly and evenly.

Has anyone out there done it? I am a little afraid to try it?
 
#349
In some cases, the leather is not as porous as other...since nappa usually has a finish. However, I wouldn't dare do that with my blue one. It is extremely porous. I only sprayed it with Shining Monkey. My parchment could be easily conditioned and sprayed, and I haven't gotten my gray braided one yet, so I don't know about that one. I think it's case by case TBH (bag by bag and not just colors), but in general for the really porous nappa, you're best off only spraying it. If it's too much like a nubuck, then you will possibly ruin it with conditioner because it will absorb very unevenly and perm spot.


If there's sticky stuff, I would try to pick it off carefully with my nails...or VERY lightly with tape or something to remove it, and then scratch out the residue very lightly with your nail. HOwever, you have to be careful because anything you do could perm. spot it. It's also possible that when that is removed, there will be a darker residue anyway, so you have to use your best judgment. I usually remove glue spots on bags by just gently lifting it with my nails, but that is tedious sometimes.
 
#350
Thank you baglady for the great advice..I did try picking the glue but no luck..it's only on the hang tag.. so maybe I can live with it.. You mention spraying it with "shining monkey"...is this used only for the nappa leathers?? I do have a suede handbag too..can I use shining monkey on suede?? Another silly questions..when you spray your bags...do you cover hardware or just give a wipe when u are finished?? I haven't sprayed any of my bags..just apple'd...Thanks again :smile1:
 
#353
im afraid i can't find any tips on what to protect my metalic green peyton bag w/ would i use the apple rain & stain protector,, or wilsons protector or just condition it? im afraid im going to get a stain on it,,,, yikes,,, and i also am not sure if i could treat my magenta julianne w/ the same or not?? please help,,, sorry if this answer is already here somewhere,,, but i promise,,, i did look.
 
#354
baglady39 said:
Yeah, the cleaner can be a bit harsh and lift the colors on some leathers...especially those that are not cured well. TBH I've used it before, but I've mostly just used the suede and nubuck cleaner. It's diluted with water. I usually start out real weak and get stronger as needed, but full strength can circle or spot as well as lift the color. The conditioner is usually the best thing to use (for leather, not real porous leathers like suede and nubuck), and it creates a barrier to help prevent stains from ruining the leather and make them easier to remove. Jeans transfer can be the worst.
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i have a "special bag" on her way to me, name to be announced at reveal, but shes a leather legacy, and im definatley going to apple her thanks to all my girls here! but was wondering, if i condition her, should i also get the rain & stain repellent? or will the conditioner be enough??? thanks in advance ladies!!!
 
#355
wifeyb said:
i have a "special bag" on her way to me, name to be announced at reveal, but shes a leather legacy, and im definatley going to apple her thanks to all my girls here! but was wondering, if i condition her, should i also get the rain & stain repellent? or will the conditioner be enough??? thanks in advance ladies!!!
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Michellejy was kind enough to give me a break down of apple leather care:

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/braving-the-white-bag-472767-2.html#post11336392

So I would say yes, get the rain and stain repellant. My apple products are in the mail and I can't wait to use them! :yahoo:
 
#356
HELP!!! Last night I knocked over a perfume bottle on the floor and it shattered and went everywhere! Of course my sabrina was right underneath :crybaby:. There are huge oil spots on the leather - back and bottom. Do you think apple conditioner would work? I'm so mad at myself for setting it on the floor :smash:
 
#357
nwhite said:
HELP!!! Last night I knocked over a perfume bottle on the floor and it shattered and went everywhere! Of course my sabrina was right underneath :crybaby:. There are huge oil spots on the leather - back and bottom. Do you think apple conditioner would work? I'm so mad at myself for setting it on the floor :smash:
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Use cornstarch to suck out the oil. Layer it on many times so that the oil stain gets smaller. (Search for more detailed instructions. I have not done this before.) Maybe after doing that a bunch you can moisturize to even out the discoloration. HTH!
 
#358
cz22 said:
Use cornstarch to suck out the oil. Layer it on many times so that the oil stain gets smaller. (Search for more detailed instructions. I have not done this before.) Maybe after doing that a bunch you can moisturize to even out the discoloration. HTH!
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Thanks, I will try that. I also just read that mild soap and water could work also. Think I'll try both.

This sucks. I've always been so careful. It's the tan color so the spots are pretty noticable. I'm just glad it's on the back and bottom and not the front!
 
#359
I just ordered the Apple Conditioner and Cleaner... Reason for the cleaner is I have some older bags that do not come clean and I have given them a bath... I am crossing my fingers..
 
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