Chanel Lambskin - how do I clean it/care for it?

[mademoiselleprive]

Hi ladies! Here is my first vintage bag and I highly appreciate any advice. I don't have any experience in bag care and thought to send it to Leather Surgeons but after reading some threads changed my mind and decided to try improving its condition at home. I was going to buy Saphir Renovateur but there is a note "Do not use this product on leather handbags. Use the Saphir Nappa Leather balm." Please advice me which one will be good for vintage lambskin. I'll highly appreciate any instructions on how to clean vintage metal chains too.
I'm going to use youtube method shown above (cleaning it with pure wipes, let it dry, apply some leather cream then buff with microfibre cloth. Is this sequence correct in your opinion?)

 

[Christofle]

Hi ladies! Here is my first vintage bag and I highly appreciate any advice. I don't have any experience in bag care and thought to send it to Leather Surgeons but after reading some threads changed my mind and decided to try improving its condition at home. I was going to buy Saphir Renovateur but there is a note "Do not use this product on leather handbags. Use the Saphir Nappa Leather balm." Please advice me which one will be good for vintage lambskin. I'll highly appreciate any instructions on how to clean vintage metal chains too.
I'm going to use youtube method shown above (cleaning it with pure wipes, let it dry, apply some leather cream then buff with microfibre cloth. Is this sequence correct in your opinion?)
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Saphir makes a delicate leather cleaner And conditioner, which they advertise as not changing the colour or texture of even the most delicate leathers.

Someone mentioned renovateur darkening their light lambskin so being extra careful and using the delicate cream might be worth while.

That’s the product description:
“Saphir's Creme Delicate Cream is a specially-formulated cream for very delicate leathers, such as fine smooth leather, nappa, and box calf leather. The cream nourishes and revitalizes the leather but contains a low wax content. This is the conditioner that some of the world's most famous, luxury handbag makers uses for their handbags.”

 

[Enjaby215]

Hello all, want to start off by saying how grateful I am to have come across this forum..the info on here has helped me greatly with my recent purchases! Hoping someone has some advice..I just purchased this preowned Ultimate Soft Lambskin Hobo from a lovely seller on Tradesy..it's in beautiful shape and the leather is amazingly soft. The side pockets and piping around them are a little bit worn, nothing too bad but wondering if there's anything I can apply to the leather to freshen it up in these areas.
Thank you!

 

[Sundaymacaron]

Hi all, does anyone know how to get rid of this? Looks like a nick in the leather? I’m not sure what it is but there’s a few of them on the back of my brand new never used lambskin mini. Any help would be great, TIA!
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Hi, i’m on the same situation as you are. I have a new lambskin mini with the same marks. Can you share if you ever did get rid of it? What products worked for you? Thanks!

 

[memobag1]

I recently purchased a few pre-loved chanel lambskin bags and am concerned about germs given everything going on. Any suggestions on how to sanitize them?

 

[sydsunshine]

I recently purchased a few pre-loved chanel lambskin bags and am concerned about germs given everything going on. Any suggestions on how to sanitize them?

This is what I did for my other preloved bags. I would use the wipes that kill 99.99% of germs. Give it a good wipe over. Then, quickly use a dry clean cloth, to wipe it off. Followed by a slightly damp cloth. Let it dry and use some Cadillac moisturiser after.

 

[memobag1]

This is what I did for my other preloved bags. I would use the wipes that kill 99.99% of germs. Give it a good wipe over. Then, quickly use a dry clean cloth, to wipe it off. Followed by a slightly damp cloth. Let it dry and use some Cadillac moisturiser after.

I have been scared to consider using a disinfectant wipe, but it sounds like with your process there wouldn't be any bad consequences. Thanks!

 

[mrsblue]

I recently purchased a few pre-loved chanel lambskin bags and am concerned about germs given everything going on. Any suggestions on how to sanitize them?

I do not sanitize my bags, as I don’t see the need to do so. Once I’m back home, I do not touch anything else, I’d put my bag down, remove my shoes, wash my hands, remove my mask, wash my hands again and remove things that were inside my bag and store the bag as I normally would. I would sanitize the surface where I’ve temporarily placed my bag, we do have a tiny quarantine area at home for “outside” stuff.

There isn’t a reason for me to touch my bags at home, and to my knowledge viruses on surface die after days and up to 2 weeks (correct me if I’m wrong) depending on what type of surface. Unless you are using the same bag on a daily basis, I would not recommend sanitizing it.

 

[sydsunshine]

I have been scared to consider using a disinfectant wipe, but it sounds like with your process there wouldn't be any bad consequences. Thanks!

Should add I only sanitise my preloved bags once when I first received them.

 

[880]

I do not sanitize my bags, as I don’t see the need to do so. Once I’m back home, I do not touch anything else, I’d put my bag down, remove my shoes, wash my hands, remove my mask, wash my hands again and remove things that were inside my bag and store the bag as I normally would. I would sanitize the surface where I’ve temporarily placed my bag, we do have a tiny quarantine area at home for “outside” stuff.

There isn’t a reason for me to touch my bags at home, and to my knowledge viruses on surface die after days and up to 2 weeks (correct me if I’m wrong) depending on what type of surface. Unless you are using the same bag on a daily basis, I would not recommend sanitizing it.

ITA with this, especially as numerous studies have shown covid tends not to be transmitted by Soft surfaces. In addition, there are many threads here warning of the use of wipes on Premium leather bags. YMMV of course. I wear a washable mask and gloves and they are washed when I come back home. I like to wear my bags out bc it makes me happy, but often my cc is in a pocket

note: if you search this forum, I believe that there is a recommendation not to over condition your premium leather bag bc it can slouch or misshape.

 

[Sundaymacaron]

Hi ladies! Any recommendations on how to treat this. Can this be fixed? I don’t know how I got these nicks. I haven’t even worn it out yet. TIA!

 

[Oniomania]

Hi , I found 2 relatively deep scratches at the base of my mini Lambskin I applied some leather conditioner but they couldn’t be removed . I guess it’s permanent any advice ?

I only used it 3x since I bought it brand new . So sad

 

[mondaystran]

HI LADIES! I’m in need of desperate help !!
I bought this lady back in 2016 on New Bond Street London and I’ve only worn her a handful of times. Just recently I noticed there’s a glue leak or a yellow stain near the clasp flap, I don’t even know what it is ..but 100% it is not food or oil (I baby it like crazy when I take her out)

Has anyone experienced this as well?Can somebody PLEASE tell me what this stain is?? Or how to safely remove it? Can’t take it to any a Chanel boutiques as they’re all closed.

thank you for any help or tips

 

[CATEYES]

Hi , I found 2 relatively deep scratches at the base of my mini Lambskin I applied some leather conditioner but they couldn’t be removed . I guess it’s permanent any advice ?

I only used it 3x since I bought it brand new . So sad

If you have “massaged” these scratches with a soft cloth and the lamb conditioner, I don’t believe they will come out. If they really bother you, consider sending photos to Leather Surgeon’s to see if they would be able to “better” the scratches or “fix” them. This looks to be the iridescent purple lamb that came out several years ago (I have the boy bag version). If it were me, I wouldn’t mess with this type of material as it’s “painted” and putting chemicals on it could possibly take the color/paint off somewhat. Yikes! It’s on the bottom so maybe just live with them and be careful when using and storing since it’s delicate. Sorry no more solution really besides consulting the best in the business or living with the scratches

 

[CATEYES]

HI LADIES! I’m in need of desperate help !!
I bought this lady back in 2016 on New Bond Street London and I’ve only worn her a handful of times. Just recently I noticed there’s a glue leak or a yellow stain near the clasp flap, I don’t even know what it is ..but 100% it is not food or oil (I baby it like crazy when I take her out)

Has anyone experienced this as well?Can somebody PLEASE tell me what this stain is?? Or how to safely remove it? Can’t take it to any a Chanel boutiques as they’re all closed.

thank you for any help or tips

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Yes it’s not an uncommon problem with Chanel, unfortunately, and it is glue. Wait until the salons open or like I stated to the above poster, send pics to the best in the repair business, Leather Surgeons as I know they have gotten these inquiries many times over the years.