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JOODLZ said:
YIKES...my last rehab was in October???!! No wonder I’ve been a little twitchy. But today is spa day for this lovely 1994 Monroe Brief #5276 that Hyacinth authenticated. (Other pics here: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229) This is one monster of a bag, but in remarkable condition for her age, complete with shoulder strap and hangtag. No major issues, amazingly clean, just needs a little re-shaping and TLC. Oh yeah, and edge coating (Katev:). More than I’ve EVER spent on a Coach bag, I think it’s pretty cool for my $50 investment. Can’t wait to get started. Stay tuned for the reveal in a week or so.
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Awesome bag!!! I can relate, as I scaled back on rehabbing in December/January and was missing being coated in conditioner/oil :p
 
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Tetondeb said:
I expirimented with my tan suede Soho... It got attacked by cigarettes at a concert over a year ago and I haven't used it since! Put it through the dryer. .. Good news is that it's clean. .. bad news is that it smells worse!
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Did you wash it or just cycle it through the dryer? I have noticed that odors sometimes get stronger after I wash a bag but they often improve as the bag dries.

I put the purse inside a lingerie bag or tie it up in a pillow case before sending it through the washer.

Options that might help your bag include: cycling through the washer, airing it outside, and/or storing it with charcoal pellets to absorb the odor.
 
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katev said:
Did you wash it or just cycle it through the dryer? I have noticed that odors sometimes get stronger after I wash a bag but they often improve as the bag dries.

I put the purse inside a lingerie bag or tie it up in a pillow case before sending it through the washer.

Options that might help your bag include: cycling through the washer, airing it outside, and/or storing it with charcoal pellets to absorb the odor.
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I hand washed out then ran it through the drier. .. stinky! I hate cigarette smoke and is pretty bad!
 
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Tetondeb said:
Omg! I'm too impatient to wait 3 months lol! We have an aquarium so I'll try the charcoal. .. But maybe for a day!
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I don't think that it really takes 3 months, but it probably takes longer than a day! Somebody (Jessi?) suggested using the charcoal for a time, airing out the bag, and repeat with fresh charcoal pellets; but I haven't tried that.

You said that you haven't been able to use the bag anyway because of the smell, so give it a little time.
 
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katev said:
I don't think that it really takes 3 months, but it probably takes longer than a day! Somebody (Jessi?) suggested using the charcoal for a time, airing out the bag, and repeat using fresh pellets; but I haven't tried that.

You said that you haven't been able to use the bag anyway because of the smell, so give it a little time.
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I'll give it a whirl! I'll put it in the basement where I'll forget about it! I have that same backpack in black and love it btw... It's my travel go-to!
 
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Tetondeb said:
I'll give it a whirl! I'll put it in the basement where I'll forget about it! I have that same backpack in black and love it btw... It's my travel go-to!
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I sealed my problem bags up and put them out of sight and just left them alone. I am glad you like the backpack it's really nice!
 
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whateve said:
I love this! I've been looking for one of these for my future SIL who is graduating from law school. They have a similar style at the outlet for over $200.
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Thanks...When I figure price per sheer volume of beautiful Coach leather, I think I did good! This bag is soooo big, she'll hold BOTH my 15" laptops and lots of other goodies too.
 
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My station bag is now one of my favorites and I never carried it before I revived her! Thanks for all of the above! This is hard work but the results are amazing!

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Debating on what to do about my bag.
She's a camel (vachetta leather) legacy Leigh with the striped lining.
I've used Apple conditioner on her successfully - she cleans up pretty nicely.
BUT, she dirties quickly, even with proper care.
I think she may need a bath!

I've searched "Leigh" and saw the yellow one get bathed....need to do more research and/or just bite the bullet and give her the spa treatment!
 
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