Coach Scribble Bag and Cleaning

[Purple Mermaid]

Hello Everyone! I am fairly new to this board but figured it would be the best place to ask for cleaning advice.

I have the Coach Scribble bag (from last year the white one with the bold colored C's.) Since it is white it is hard to keep clean... I have some wear on the edges (which I dont know how because I change purses like everyday).

I also notice some dirtiness around the handles (on the white and blue cotton leading to the leather).

How do you/did you or would you suggest cleaning this??

I used warm water and woolite but it seemed like it made the white fabric dingier than before!

HELP!

 

[wickedassin]

I'd recommend calling your local high end boutiques or department stores and ask for dry cleaner referrals. A good reputable dry cleaner should be able to help you. I know that someone else on the forum used water and ivory soap to clean her scarf tote--I don't know if that'd work for you since the materials might be different...

 

[Purple Mermaid]

I tried that already. We dont have any boutiques where I live (the hicks) and I would NEVER trust one of our local dry cleaners with one of my bags....

Some of them do mail away service but honestly that scares me to death. I did what the Coach Rep told me on the phone but it looks worse now than it did before (still useable I am the only one who notices it is "dirty")

 

[luv4lv]

i cleaned mine with SHOUT-the laundry cleaner, and water and the material got so clean- it looked new.

 

[Purple Mermaid]

LuvforLV

Did you use the stain stick... rub it on with a wash cloth... dilute it, use the wipes...

More info please I would love to try this!

 

[luv4lv]

i put a small amount on the dirty parts, then cleaned it with a wet wash cloth, stains came right off, even lipstick. it works great.

 

[freckled]

i used ivory bar soap (which was rec. by a Coach SA) i rubbed a toothbrush on the soap bar and then wet the brush and then scrubbed the bag...it came out as white as the day i bought it. after i used the soap i wiped suds off with a wet towel/wash cloth. i did it 3 times over the time i had the bag. the second time it got pretty wet, but the leather trim already turned and wasn't really affected. i just took my time and was persistant! ivory worked great!

 

[Bag Fetish]

I tossed mine in the washer stuffed a rolled up towel into it/zipped and tossed it into the dryer

 

[Danielle T]

Really? you're so brave How does it come out?

I tossed mine in the washer stuffed a rolled up towel into it/zipped and tossed it into the dryer

 

[Bag Fetish]

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its much bright then when i started and the corners are much cleaner.

 

[CitCat]

I've used Ivory Liquid dish soap with warm water. Also, I know this sounds anal/OCD, but when I carry any of my Scribbles I take the dust cover with me. For instance, when I get in the car, I put the cover over the bag and take the bag out when I go in somewhere, and I also do it in restaurants. I just hate for my bags to get dirty! And yes, everyone makes fun of me, but I would rather keep them safe....

 

[meganlovescoach]

I have one from this past spring, i scrubbed mine with woolite in the bathtub with warm water, it worked well- they wrapped it in a towel, and rolled one up inside it, and let it hang for about a day or so, then when it was dry, i moisturized the leather- the handles the trim.. all of the leather!
it should be fine! next time i wash it, i'm going to scrub with a mr clean magic eraser!

 

[rhodyrocks]

I am going to clean mine with woolite and a soft brush. Although I really do like the Mr Clean idea, maybe I'll re-think. It sounds much easier!

 

[LipGlossQueen]

I have a scribble tote from several years ago and I also tossed it into the washing machine. It was filthy when it went in and it came out beautiful. I had nothing to lose since the bag was so dirty and I was very pleasantly surprised to get a "new" bag. I did not use the dryer. I laid it out on a white towel and let it air dry.

 

[CoachcrazyCKO]

What type of soap did youj use? Did yours have leather on it? I purchased one for 80.00 and it's dirtier than the seller admitted. I don't want to ruin it. Take a chance?

I have a scribble tote from several years ago and I also tossed it into the washing machine. It was filthy when it went in and it came out beautiful. I had nothing to lose since the bag was so dirty and I was very pleasantly surprised to get a "new" bag. I did not use the dryer. I laid it out on a white towel and let it air dry.