I've looked and haven't found an answer to my question so I'm asking here. I have this purse in blue that needs a DEEP cleaning (a while ago it was in the back of my closet and the cat did his business in the closet right next to the purse so how it STINKS) but I can't figure out where to do that. Coach doesn't do cleaning from what I have been able to find. Anyone??
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I've looked and haven't found an answer to my question so I'm asking here. I have this purse in blue that needs a DEEP cleaning (a while ago it was in the back of my closet and the cat did his business in the closet right next to the purse so how it STINKS) but I can't figure out where to do that. Coach doesn't do cleaning from what I have been able to find. Anyone??
You can wash the bag in your sink. However, the patent may have absorbed the odor and it may be impossible to get out.
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Verdigris is caused by corrosion of the brass, just like rust is corrosion on iron. It stains. It can be removed from cloth with a solution of salt in white vinegar, I guess you could try it on leather if you're feeling adventurous.
How do you get it off from leather? I just bought a bag and the strap has a lot of it from the brass buckle.
How do you get it off from leather? I just bought a bag and the strap has a lot of it from the brass buckle.
I have an older (mid-80s) Classic Pouch that had verdigris stains on the strap where the buckles were set. The stains didn't come out the first time I tried the baking soda/vinegar paste. I finally decided to try scrubbing the stained areas on the strap vigorously with straight vinegar (no baking soda) on a toothbrush. I really worked it into the leather. Then I soaked it in warm sudsy water for 10 minutes, rinsed very well, and let it dry. The stains are pretty much gone, and the leather seems none the worse for the somewhat rough (by my usual standards!) treatment.
This may or may not work for the 2000s Legacy leather, but I thought I would chime in.
Try soaking it in a bath with detergent and baking soda in the water. Then let it sit outside for a couple of days. good luck.
In my case, vinegar caused the stains! I used vinegar to remove the verdigris from the brass and when I wiped it away, it stained the leather. More vinegar didn't clean it off. I didn't wash the bag though. I didn't want to with a lined bag since the rest of the bag and lining were in great shape. Actually the entire bag was in great shape before I started. You couldn't see any verdigris but I decided to be thorough and clean underneath the rivets.
I'm sorry this happened! I can understand why you wouldn't want to wash the whole bag though.
Thanks. In retrospect, if you are going to dig out verdigris, keep the bag dry!
Here is a really nice Patricia if you can deal with the ink mark on the flap.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTA...528754?hash=item283d8fd732:g:1XIAAOSwYlBZm7T2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-VINTA...528754?hash=item283d8fd732:g:1XIAAOSwYlBZm7T2
Finally found a Sonoma 4902 School Bag. It's HUMONGOUS!
Here's the dilemma....it needs a bath. My concern is there is a separation/divider that has the shadow stripe lining covering what feels to be cardboard. Any thoughts on this?? Is it really cardboard in there?? I'm crossing my fingers it's not, because that would keep the whole bag outta the pool!
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An enzyme cleaner like Natures Miracle is the only thing that will get rid of cat urine odor. Be sure to get the unscented kind.
Nice find! I have a microfiber (no leather at all) kate spade messenger bag that feels like is has cardboard stiffening the bottom. I was concerned about washing it for the same reason as you but I finally gave it a sink bath and stuffed it with towels to shape it while it was drying, then I took the towels out and let it finish drying. The cardboard (or whatever it is) was fine, it dried out okay and retained the shape and structure of the bag.
I think that you will have to balance the need for a bath versus your concerns about the cardboard and possible damage and then make a decision.
If it were me, and it was so dirty that I wouldn't feel comfortable carrying it after just a surface cleaning, then I'd probably risk a bath - but it's up to you. Good luck!
Hello ladies,
I came to share a tip, it worked for me so may be it helps some of you. Sorry if this was already mentioned, I have not visited for sometime and also my memory is fuzzy as times, LOL
Anyway, I took my Poppy Sig out of the closet and noticed some scuffs on the patent leather, bottom and corners. I remembered being told by a Coach SA to use the Coach Fabric cleaner for patent, so I did but nothing happened. I also remembered from this thread to be careful with cleaners to use, because the patent could be damaged and the shine gone. I thought about using Goo Gone because it's oily and YES! it took the scuffs off with no damage.
The bottom was the worse and I didn't take a picture, not being sure that it would work, but I took pictures of the others. I do not know what caused the scuffs, so it might work all the time or not.
The glare and shine makes it difficult to see, sorry...
I came to share a tip, it worked for me so may be it helps some of you. Sorry if this was already mentioned, I have not visited for sometime and also my memory is fuzzy as times, LOL
Anyway, I took my Poppy Sig out of the closet and noticed some scuffs on the patent leather, bottom and corners. I remembered being told by a Coach SA to use the Coach Fabric cleaner for patent, so I did but nothing happened. I also remembered from this thread to be careful with cleaners to use, because the patent could be damaged and the shine gone. I thought about using Goo Gone because it's oily and YES! it took the scuffs off with no damage.
The bottom was the worse and I didn't take a picture, not being sure that it would work, but I took pictures of the others. I do not know what caused the scuffs, so it might work all the time or not.
The glare and shine makes it difficult to see, sorry...
