Thanks - and I've seen a lot of different kinds of conditioners mentioned on here, but which would be best for after its bath?
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I'm hoping you all can help me with your experience with older bags.
I have a lot of bags and storage is a problem. I currently store my bags with the paper stuffing in the same way as they come from the Coach warehouse. Unfortunately they take up a lot of room when stored this way.
I'm thinking of taking out the paper and storing them with just the dust covers and I think this will cut down the storage area quite a bit, maybe 30% or more. I know the bags will be flat and may have folds in the leather when I pull them out to use them. In the past when I've encountered this problem I've just stuffed the bag and let it sit for a day or two and it's fine. Of course there are a few bags with special leather like metallics and embossing that I wouldn't take a chance with.
So my question is, does anyone foresee problems with permanent damage to the leather bags if I use this method?
TIA
I have a lot of bags and storage is a problem. I currently store my bags with the paper stuffing in the same way as they come from the Coach warehouse. Unfortunately they take up a lot of room when stored this way.
I'm thinking of taking out the paper and storing them with just the dust covers and I think this will cut down the storage area quite a bit, maybe 30% or more. I know the bags will be flat and may have folds in the leather when I pull them out to use them. In the past when I've encountered this problem I've just stuffed the bag and let it sit for a day or two and it's fine. Of course there are a few bags with special leather like metallics and embossing that I wouldn't take a chance with.
So my question is, does anyone foresee problems with permanent damage to the leather bags if I use this method?
TIA
That's up to personal preference. You'll have some people who love lexol (which you can find at Walmart), I like leather CPR (which can be found on the cheap at Marshall's with their home cleaning supplies or Bed, Bath and Beyond but I wouldn't recommend looking there unless you have one of their coupons) and I was recommended bick 4 at a local leather repair shop.
To some extent the bags can get damaged. If you take the stuffing out of them they'll get squished and you'll have to reshape them which can be a pain in the booty if you have to do that to all of your bags. There are hanging organizers out there that are space savers--it's basically like a long piece of fabric with big loops on either side that allows you to put purses on each side.
I hang many of my flatter bags, like my duffles, or I store them lying flat. If they lie flat, there isn't a problem, because the bottom doesn't fold enough to cause a crease. If I store them hanging, it just encourages the slouch I want. I'd like to get more pegs to hang my bags since I think it works better for a lot of styles.
The squishy leathers, like Isabelle, I think would be fine if they got folds. The embossed crocs and the structured bags I would keep stuffed.
This leather is heavier and stiffer than many Coach bags. I would use Leather CPR and Blackrocks as a minimum. I might use Leather Honey or mink oil, especially on the bottom. Obenaufs would also help.
Asking advice to the experts in this topic, as how to clean the verdigris inside the leather loops, that hold the brass rings for the straps.
You recommend making a paste with vinegar and baking soda IIRC, but how you apply it and scrub inside the loops? Also there is a bit of the verdigris under the buckle that it is easier to access, but the bag is bone in color, would the paste take the color away?
I never had to do this before, just polish the brass. TIA
You recommend making a paste with vinegar and baking soda IIRC, but how you apply it and scrub inside the loops? Also there is a bit of the verdigris under the buckle that it is easier to access, but the bag is bone in color, would the paste take the color away?
I never had to do this before, just polish the brass. TIA
I don't think you should use a paste like that on leather. I believe that someone got some on leather and it stained. You can use straight vinegar and scrub with a toothbrush or a qtip. You might have to ultimately use paint to hide the green color.Asking advice to the experts in this topic, as how to clean the verdigris inside the leather loops, that hold the brass rings for the straps.
You recommend making a paste with vinegar and baking soda IIRC, but how you apply it and scrub inside the loops? Also there is a bit of the verdigris under the buckle that it is easier to access, but the bag is bone in color, would the paste take the color away?
I never had to do this before, just polish the brass. TIA
So I was not remembering accurately. The paste is for metal not leather, oops! I am glad I asked first. I will try but gosh there is no room in there to do much.
Thank you!
I have the same bag I'll be dunking this weekend (after tackling the ink spot on the inside pocket so it doesn't bleed onto the rest of the bag
). I'll be using my usual products: Leather Therapy, Obenaufs and Black Rock. Can't go wrong IMO!
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I got a glass display cabinet for Christmas. It has pride of place in the bedroom right next to my side of the bed. It has four shelves with about 4 bags on each shelf. Storage problem solved and I get to look at them last thing at night and first thing in the morning!
Asking advice to the experts in this topic, as how to clean the verdigris inside the leather loops, that hold the brass rings for the straps.
You recommend making a paste with vinegar and baking soda IIRC, but how you apply it and scrub inside the loops? Also there is a bit of the verdigris under the buckle that it is easier to access, but the bag is bone in color, would the paste take the color away?
I never had to do this before, just polish the brass. TIA
Actually bicarb and vinegar solution is fine. I use it all the time.
http://www.ehow.com/how_6386111_clean-verdigris-stains-leather-brass.html
You need a toothpick to get around the grommets. How to get inside the strap loops? Very small brush like a nipple brush for a baby bottle. Tedious but effective. Ideally do it before you dunk.
If the verdigris has been there a long time you may not be able to entirely remove the green stain but you should be able to fade it.
Thanks! I don't have room for anything like that, I wish I did.
Thanks! Yes, lying flat is what I have in mind. I'll keep an eye out for the bags that have a bottom that could be permanently folded or damaged. I do hang a few delicate bags, but I hang them by the dustbag strings because I was afraid to put too much stress on the handles.