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

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#91
oh principessa, try and think of it as a good thing! I know thats hard, but often, once my bag has been scratched once, I stop obsessing quite so much about it, and only then do I really start enjoying using it ;) honestly. It works! All bags will scratch at some point, you have got your first one out the way now :)
 
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#93
I know that leather conditioner is a no-no with lambskin leather so what do you use to condition older lambskin bags that look a little dry and ashy/white?? Any idea ladies? :s
 
#95
I have the ultimate soft in beige first edition and the first time I used it color transfer happened. I used the Aldo leather conditioner and it took it right out and left it perfect. I would use it on any leather. Ask I know I was scared when I thought of doing it but it was a miracle.
 
#96
luvbags3 said:
I have the ultimate soft in beige first edition and the first time I used it color transfer happened. I used the Aldo leather conditioner and it took it right out and left it perfect. I would use it on any leather. Ask I know I was scared when I thought of doing it but it was a miracle.
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That's goodd information but I don't have color transfer. The leather just looks dry.
 
#97
I just purchased some products from luvingmybags and treated them all as a preventive measure. Mostly all are lambskin; however, none of them even the oldest from the late 80s was dried out. If I recall from the lmbags website they say never use saddle soap. There are some things that do more harm that good. You might want to go directly with your purse to Chanel or send to luvinmybags and let them treat it at this point. Then purchase some cleaning, moisturizing, stain repellant products to keep up the care ritual at home.
 
#98
ladydeluxe said:
if i were you, i would send it back to the boutique for conditioning or lovingmybags. it's always better to get it professionally done than to DIY.
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ladyDeluxe, I'm sure you're right....just hate to part with my bag for 8 weeks, but I guess it has to be done.....:okay::sad:
 
#99
jmen said:
I just purchased some products from luvingmybags and treated them all as a preventive measure. Mostly all are lambskin; however, none of them even the oldest from the late 80s was dried out. If I recall from the lmbags website they say never use saddle soap. There are some things that do more harm that good. You might want to go directly with your purse to Chanel or send to luvinmybags and let them treat it at this point. Then purchase some cleaning, moisturizing, stain repellant products to keep up the care ritual at home.
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What process did you use or did you just use the pre-treatment? I want to moisturize and protect my lambskin flap and have all the LMB stuff but wasn't sure if it was okay for Chanel lambskin (I bought it for and used it on my b-bags and fendis). Thanks!
 
#100
The luvinmy bags products that I just purchased and used are: Leather Luxury Cleaner Plus, Feel Soft Moisturizer, Shine Restore and Leather Pro Treatment. Since my purses weren't grungy I didn't really need the Cleaner but I figured better to have some on hand just in case. The Leather Pro Treatment is the cream that prevents staining; they recommend reapplying every 2-3 months. I don't think I'll need to reapply as I'm not out and about every day as I work at home. I went through all my purses and treated them. (I didn't really need the Shine Restore either but another product I thought might come in handy at some point.) The products were beautifully wrapped and included sponge applicators a plenty and a few buffing cloths.

I'm a sucker for the look and feel of lambskin so most of my bags are lambskin, but admit I lived in fear of something dreadful happening. Knowing there is some barrier of protection relieves a lot of stress. (There is no discoloration, telltale signs of product application of the products.)
 
#101
I have 2 lambskin flaps that i am scared to use them too often, as they just so delicate and prone to scratches and water marks.
I just read in the magazine that as lambskin is untreated and could easily absorbed water and leave marks, they recommended scotchguarding it? But I am just not sure whether I should, as the Chanel SAs don't recommend it.

Anyone has tried scotchguarding? and does it work?


Thanks .... :heart:
 
#102
My SA recommended me to scotch guard the white lambskin I was thinking about buying. She said that I should get it professionally done because if its not even it will leave spots.
 
#103
Getting a pre-loved lambskin soon. Colour doesn't look as rich as a new one so looks dull/flat in comprison. Any idea if it's possible to put back the gloss back with cleaner and conditioner? Would it damage the lambskin? I've done that with calf without any problems though. Would appreciate any tips on cleaning and caring for lambskin.

Also do your older lambskin bags (5 years and older) look just as rich and glossy as when you first got it?

TIA
 
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