Coach Scribble Bag and Cleaning

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Purple Mermaid

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#1
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!
 
#2
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...
 
#3
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")
 
#7
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! :yahoo:
 
#11
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....
 
#12
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!
 
#14
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.
 
#15
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?



LipGlossQueen said:
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.
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