I've got some stubborn verdigris stains on a strap I'm working on, I think they are probably there for good but maybe someone here knows how to get those stains out of leather? Lost cause?
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You may not be able to remove them completely. I usually clean them with vinegar. If necessary, you might be able to paint over them.
I haven't tried vinegar yet, I can give that a go. I think I want to avoid paint on this one, it's an older tan bag with a lovely patina. Thanks for the vinegar suggestion.
I haven't tried vinegar yet, I can give that a go. I think I want to avoid paint on this one, it's an older tan bag with a lovely patina. Thanks for the vinegar suggestion.
If straight vinegar doesn't work, try making a paste with vinegar and baking soda. Let it sit on the bag for about five minutes or so, then rinse it off. I've had to go the paste route with stubborn verdigris on a couple 65th Anniversary bags.
Thank you for your reply. I already had tried the usual ways to clean stains and nothing worked. I was not sure about dunking because I only did it with vintage and older bags, this one is not that old and the leather is on the thin side, but If you think it would be Ok I will do it.
Thanks for the tip! Hopefully I can at least reduce how obvious they are, even if they don't completely go away.
I usually don't dunk lined or newer bags. If it is too damaged for you to use it the way it is, then I would take the risk, knowing that there is a chance it could end up worse.
Anyone ever rehabbed a vachetta Ergo tote like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Natur...11011-EUC-Vachetta-Handbag-Huge-/302047313548
I have one that I've been working on for what seems like forever. It wasn't in great shape when I started. The lining was really dirty, and I finally resorted to to scrubbing it with Soilove to get it clean. In doing so, I made a couple water marks on the outside. I'd already tried to clean the outside without much success, so in an attempt to remedy my water marks and try to clean the outside better, I quasi dunked the bag, but didn't entirely submerge the entire thing. (I pulled the lining out and tried not to get it wet because I was afraid the leather might bleed onto the lining.)
I only ended up making more water marks on the leather. I tried using a sponge to see if I could sort of press them out and move the water line, but that didn't work Now I'm not sure what to do.
I was thinking about just chucking it in the washing machine and seeing what happens to it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Natur...11011-EUC-Vachetta-Handbag-Huge-/302047313548
I have one that I've been working on for what seems like forever. It wasn't in great shape when I started. The lining was really dirty, and I finally resorted to to scrubbing it with Soilove to get it clean. In doing so, I made a couple water marks on the outside. I'd already tried to clean the outside without much success, so in an attempt to remedy my water marks and try to clean the outside better, I quasi dunked the bag, but didn't entirely submerge the entire thing. (I pulled the lining out and tried not to get it wet because I was afraid the leather might bleed onto the lining.)
I only ended up making more water marks on the leather. I tried using a sponge to see if I could sort of press them out and move the water line, but that didn't work Now I'm not sure what to do.
I was thinking about just chucking it in the washing machine and seeing what happens to it.
You can wash vachetta but you have to get it evenly wet. Even so, you'll end up with an uneven color because it won't dry at the same rate. The edges will end up darker. With vachetta, you need to clean it with vinegar only, not water. I've used vinegar with a magic eraser. Then I use Cadillac conditioner only.
I forgot about using vinegar to clean it. Before the water fiasco, I used Cadillac on it, but it didn't really help it much. I also put more Cadillac on it after. I think maybe I'll try vinegar and a magic eraser and more Cadillac see if that helps it.
Gals, would you straight out dunk a suede bag? I've been a wee bit (ok, a lot) afraid of suede. I'm thinking of buying one but I know it will need a bath and it would be coming from a smoking home. I'm not afraid of the washing part, but am afraid it will dry hard and stiff.... Any input?
I have dunked them. Suede is very hard to rehab. I can never get them perfect. After washing you have to brush them, or rub briskly with a washcloth. A lot depends on the type of suede. The newer smoother stuff is less forgiving. It doesn't have enough nap to restore if it getting matted. I have one I tried to brush and now it looks all stringy, not smooth, in that spot.
Thanks for the info, whateve. I'm wondering what cleanser would be best in the wash water? I read about Leather Therapy and wondered how it would work on purses.
Can anyone help me on how to get rid of marks on patent leather? I have a feeling it's leather rubbed off on it and I have black streaks on it.
I've never used Leather Therapy. I would use the same thing I always use, which is dishwashing soap. You wouldn't want anything that would moisturize as that might make the suede slick. However, if Leather Therapy has a lower ph than dishwashing soap, it would be more gentle. Definitely don't use Soilove. I tried that once on suede and it removed the color.