Her process is fine. I use whatever dishwashing liquid soap I happen to have around. I use my kitchen sink. I always remove the hangtag. I usually don't wash them. You may decide not to wash the strap if it doesn't need it.
I've never used paper towels - I'd be afraid of having wet soggy paper crumbs stuck to my bag. I use old towels, knowing that they are going to get stained. Soak long enough that the leather has become completely soaked through and then a little longer. Rinse very well. I wrap the bag up in a towel and pat it dry. Then I lay it on its back on the towel. I'll put a small towel in the bottom of the bag, just enough to prop it open to the correct shape. A court bag is a little tricky because of the handle. In order to help it dry on the inside, you will probably want to leave the flap open for awhile, but once it gets drier, you'll want to close the bag into the shape you want to end up in, with whatever stuffing is necessary for that. I've learned that you don't need to overstuff to get the correct shape. At this stage, I'll usually stand the bag upright, with the back of bag against a wall to aid in it drying flat. At some point, I might hang the bag from the handle if I think it helps. It's something you'll have to work with. I like the handle bumped up some; you can also just stuff a small towel under it for this.
You can change out the towels as they get soaked. Once the bag holds its shape, you won't need much stuffing.
Start using the CPR when it is nearly dry. The red will get lighter as it dries. I don't usually wait as long as Momtok between treatments. I might do it once before I go to bed and then again when I wake up. Let it soak in for a few minutes, then massage it in and wipe off the rest. You can do it as many times as the leather needs. 2 or 3 times is probably enough if the bag is in good condition.
