Cleaning and Protecting Your Mulberry
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Just noticed your new Bayswater, what a gorgeous shade of pink,
looks fab with the trippy tiger. Do you know what the colour is called.
Thanks GS! im not sure, i know its 'pink' but looking at the pictures of 'powdered pink' its quite similar, i love it though, and my new purchases i bought yesterday hehe!!Just noticed your new Bayswater, what a gorgeous shade of pink,
Wow £3 what are they like, have you got a pic you could post
Today I have learned that...... taking a photo of something black, with an iPhone, in low light conditions, doesn't lead to a good photo! Nevertheless it might give you an idea!
As for the size - this liner is the right width to fit into a Bayswater but not quite long enough.
Today I have learned that...... taking a photo of something black, with an iPhone, in low light conditions, doesn't lead to a good photo! Nevertheless it might give you an idea!
As for the size - this liner is the right width to fit into a Bayswater but not quite long enough.
It fits in an Alexa and a Roxanne and a Somerset tote if that helps
Thanks GS! im not sure, i know its 'pink' but looking at the pictures of 'powdered pink' its quite similar, i love it though, and my new purchases i bought yesterday hehe!!
Oh what else have you bought
I have an Oak Bayswater that I bought used, and it's my ONLY nice nice bag. Unfortunately, it took a milkshake AND a hot latte to the face during a brake check at an unexpected stop sign and hasn't fully recovered. I had no napkins, no towel, not even an old tshirt at the time. By the time I was able to get home I consulted Mulberry and was told not to attempt cleaning it until it was dry. Well of course by the time it dried it was so stiff I was afraid to touch it. I went searching for cleaners, nourishing oils and cream, etc and I am ashamed of what happened next.
I put it in a storage bin (not even in the bag!!!) and forgot about it as my search dead-ended. For three years.
I just used a damp microfiber cloth to blot off any remaining crustiness, and I'm headed to purchase that cream to see what I can do about it. My trusted shoe place offers "distressing treatments" for damaged shoes, boots, bags, etc to make them look vintagey instead of damaged when something goes over the tipping point but I'm hoping I won't have to go there.
I'll post some before/afters to show my progress, if I can!
I put it in a storage bin (not even in the bag!!!) and forgot about it as my search dead-ended. For three years.
I just used a damp microfiber cloth to blot off any remaining crustiness, and I'm headed to purchase that cream to see what I can do about it. My trusted shoe place offers "distressing treatments" for damaged shoes, boots, bags, etc to make them look vintagey instead of damaged when something goes over the tipping point but I'm hoping I won't have to go there.
I'll post some before/afters to show my progress, if I can!
Ouch what a story - I suppose the only good thing is that it can't get any worse! Please do post some pictures, would be very interesting to see how you get on. Fingers crossed
Ok, so a small update before I take some photos.
I tried to order the cream, and they were charging almost twice as much for shipping as they were for the product itself. I called around and it was suggested that I use a bristle brush to scrape off any remaining mess, then use a leather nourisher and try and bring it back to life. Lexol was recommended twice. The name sounded familiar, so I looked under the sink, and imagine my relief - the boyfriend had a giant spray bottle of Lexol Leather Nourishment for his car and armchair. I followed instructions exactly, but still no dice.
I can say that the product was easy to work with, and the parts of the bag previously undamaged look better than when I bought it (remembering that it was used when I purchased it, of course). The majority of the stain is still darker than the rest, and while it's mostly on the backside of the bag and carried against me, it's still quite unattractive. If I want the stain gone, I'm going to have to go with distressing. I'm hesitant to take the plunge though! In the daytime with better light I'll document the disaster and let you guys chime in!
I tried to order the cream, and they were charging almost twice as much for shipping as they were for the product itself. I called around and it was suggested that I use a bristle brush to scrape off any remaining mess, then use a leather nourisher and try and bring it back to life. Lexol was recommended twice. The name sounded familiar, so I looked under the sink, and imagine my relief - the boyfriend had a giant spray bottle of Lexol Leather Nourishment for his car and armchair. I followed instructions exactly, but still no dice.
I can say that the product was easy to work with, and the parts of the bag previously undamaged look better than when I bought it (remembering that it was used when I purchased it, of course). The majority of the stain is still darker than the rest, and while it's mostly on the backside of the bag and carried against me, it's still quite unattractive. If I want the stain gone, I'm going to have to go with distressing. I'm hesitant to take the plunge though! In the daytime with better light I'll document the disaster and let you guys chime in!
Update: As the nourisher soaked in and did it's job overnight, all the leather is a tad darker but the stains are actually more pronounced now. I also found more super awesome disaster zones as I looked around. It's become clear now that premature distressing is going to be my only route. Later today I'll attempt to do a final cleaning of some spots where what I thought to be milkshake simply refuses to be cleaned - this will have me rethinking a Wendys shake in the future if it's so full of chemicals it can leave a white "milk" splotch for years and years. Then I will begin the distressing process.
After researching it, I've come up with three steps for the distressing process. If you know of more, please let me know! I'll spray the bag with rubbing alcohol until damp, then scrunch it to create lines and wrinkles. After that it gets sanded in areas with a fine sandpaper. Then for more rough parts I'll brush it with a wire brush. Then it get's dried overnight before nourishing and brushing with a bristle brush.
Here's what it looks like now.
After researching it, I've come up with three steps for the distressing process. If you know of more, please let me know! I'll spray the bag with rubbing alcohol until damp, then scrunch it to create lines and wrinkles. After that it gets sanded in areas with a fine sandpaper. Then for more rough parts I'll brush it with a wire brush. Then it get's dried overnight before nourishing and brushing with a bristle brush.
Here's what it looks like now.
such a sad story
however i hope it goes well when distressing it, im quite excited and think it may look really nice! please post pics, thank you for the updates!ooooo I don't know - I don't think I would do any distressing
I actually quite like the finish that your bag has accidentally developed, it reminds me of the vintage school satchels (complete with milk stains, ink stains and general years of use) I reckon that if you just go for it and use the bag in all weathers , without babying it, but continuing to use the nourisher, it'll develop a fantastic patina.
Your Bayswater is still beautiful you know, it's just got more character than most! Good luck with whatever you decide
I actually quite like the finish that your bag has accidentally developed, it reminds me of the vintage school satchels (complete with milk stains, ink stains and general years of use) I reckon that if you just go for it and use the bag in all weathers , without babying it, but continuing to use the nourisher, it'll develop a fantastic patina.
Your Bayswater is still beautiful you know, it's just got more character than most! Good luck with whatever you decide
Have you thought of contacting the Furniture Clinic, not sure how expensive they are but might be worth getting a quote http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Handbags_Cleaning_Stain_Removal.php
Alternatively, you could try filling it with water (see post 15 on this thread). Although it's a pretty drastic option, which I am not necessarily recommending, it worked a treat on my rain spotted Roxy, although she is now darker and stiffer (not a bad thing as she was slouchy before). Good luck!