Identify this Balenciaga

[ksuromax]

It's here! (anthracite club) I really like the color. It smells of mildew though. I think I need to deal with that before I do any conditioning. The bag's condition isn't bad, just the smell.

put some ground coffee in a sache inside the bag for a few days, it will absorb the smell and leave gentle aroma of coffee

 

[muchstuff]

It's here! (anthracite club) I really like the color. It smells of mildew though. I think I need to deal with that before I do any conditioning. The bag's condition isn't bad, just the smell.

I find smells the hardest thing to deal with, let me know if you find a good solution!

 

[whateve]

put some ground coffee in a sache inside the bag for a few days, it will absorb the smell and leave gentle aroma of coffee

Thanks! We aren't coffee drinkers so I don't think I have any.

I find smells the hardest thing to deal with, let me know if you find a good solution!

Me too. The worst is perfume. I've given up on things that I can't get the perfume smell out of. Or that terrible thrift store smell. I think I'll hang it outside for awhile.

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks! We aren't coffee drinkers so I don't think I have any.

Me too. The worst is perfume. I've given up on things that I can't get the perfume smell out of. Or that terrible thrift store smell. I think I'll hang it outside for awhile.

I've tried just about everything with more success than failures but it can take weeks.

 

[shesnochill]

put some ground coffee in a sache inside the bag for a few days, it will absorb the smell and leave gentle aroma of coffee

I didn’t know this trick! I once bought a pre-loved bag and it arrived SO SMELLY.

May I ask what’s a *sache*?

 

[muchstuff]

I didn’t know this trick! I once bought a pre-loved bag and it arrived SO SMELLY.

May I ask what’s a *sache*?

Anything that you can put coffee grounds into that won't spill all over your bag, like a sachet.

 

[ksuromax]

Thanks! We aren't coffee drinkers so I don't think I have any.

baking soda does the trick, too
and activated charcoal tabs

Anything that you can put coffee grounds into that won't spill all over your bag, like a sachet.

thanks! typing on the phone is demon

 

[ksuromax]

I didn’t know this trick! I once bought a pre-loved bag and it arrived SO SMELLY.

May I ask what’s a *sache*?

@muchstuff has replied already
sorry, 't' got stuck between the keys

 

[shesnochill]

I seriously prefer TPF on a computer!!

Thank you ladies. The mail man just stopped off a package and it’s a pre-loved bag — so I shall use the tips above!

 

[muchstuff]

I seriously prefer TPF on a computer!!

Thank you ladies. The mail man just stopped off a package and it’s a pre-loved bag — so I shall use the tips above!

Good luck!

 

[whateve]

baking soda does the trick, too
and activated charcoal tabs

thanks! typing on the phone is demon

I've got baking soda! I tried that on a perfumed wallet. It didn't work. I have higher hopes for getting rid of the mildew smell.

 

[muchstuff]

I've got baking soda! I tried that on a perfumed wallet. It didn't work. I have higher hopes for getting rid of the mildew smell.

I'm guessing the lining pulls out as it does for many Bals? I'd start with washing the lining. I've also used very mild soap and water on the exterior of one of my Bals, then conditioned it. I go hard core on smells now, after faffing around for weeks trying to get rid of odours. Then lots and lots of fresh air and wind if you can get it. Then baking soda or activated charcoal inside for a few days.

 

[whateve]

I'm guessing the lining pulls out as it does for many Bals? I'd start with washing the lining. I've also used very mild soap and water on the exterior of one of my Bals, then conditioned it. I go hard core on smells now, after faffing around for weeks trying to get rid of odours. Then lots and lots of fresh air and wind if you can get it. Then baking soda or activated charcoal inside for a few days.

I'm not averse to washing linings. I've done that for many bags. Heck, I give vintage Coach bags a complete bath. I'm just more chicken with this as I'm not as familiar with what the bag can stand. I have a cheap perfumed wallet I've probably completely ruined by my attempts to get rid of the odor. I'm ready to put it in the washing machine! For this Bal, I already sprayed the lining with alcohol and wiped the outside with vinegar. I'll try soap and water.

 

[muchstuff]

I'm not averse to washing linings. I've done that for many bags. Heck, I give vintage Coach bags a complete bath. I'm just more chicken with this as I'm not as familiar with what the bag can stand. I have a cheap perfumed wallet I've probably completely ruined by my attempts to get rid of the odor. I'm ready to put it in the washing machine! For this Bal, I already sprayed the lining with alcohol and wiped the outside with vinegar. I'll try soap and water.

Let us know how you make out, I've read stories of people dunking Bals, you might want to do a search. In fact, I'm pretty sure I read someone ran one through the washer...don't know if I'm that brave.

 

[shesnochill]

Let us know how you make out, I've read stories of people dunking Bals, you might want to do a search. In fact, I'm pretty sure I read someone ran one through the washer...don't know if I'm that brave.

A washing machine!? I’m going to assume cold water.. but what soap.. lol