Glad this was helpful. I don't think you even need to wipe it down everytime. I literally don't touch it until I see dirt and I use a Chanel bag everyday, rain or shine.
Also, the Chanel guy told me... It's not just the leather, it's also the stitching that you are messing with. So he was adamant about just wiping only when you see dirt.
Just send your bags in every few years... They'll stay looking great! I do that with all my bags.
Good luck!
thanks for the great advice!
sidetrack: how do you store your bags? only in the dustbags or in the dustbag and boxes? read somewhere that you should only store your bags in dustbags :wondering