MZ Wallace Bags (Opinions on MZ Wallace Bags, Part 2)
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I can. Do any of you ladies have experience with washing a MZW on the gentle cycle of your washing machine? I wonder if the lining will be affected.
I've washed a Jane and a couple of Mia's in the washing machine. I put the bag inside a pillowcase and then just tossed it in with normal detergent. For the lighter bag (tin), I first sprayed it with Spray 'n' Wash and let it steep for a few hours. I selected gentle cycle, cold water. Good luck!
I have washed a Metro tote and a Belle. I did not let either go through the entire cycle. I added detergent, allowed the machine to fill completely, let the bag soak for quite a while. Then I took the bag out and rinsed it thoroughly in a large sink instead of sending it through the rinse/spin cycle. The spin cycle concerned me, but my washer is older. I air dried Belle and used a fan to make sure it didn't stay wet too long or develop a musty smell. I mostly air dried the Metro but threw it in the dryer for probably 10-15 minutes towards the end with a dryer sheet. Both turned out beautifully. However... if the stains on the leather are from water, more water is not going to help that.
I also did not fully submerge the handles of Belle. Leather and water overall usually do not mix well.
I have washed my metro tote, it's a light gray color so can show dirt easily. I used cold water, gentle cycle and let it air dry. No issues, super clean and the little leather parts were not damaged.
I have. I bought an Alice on eBay that looked great, but smelled terribly musty - listing said pet free smoke free, never thought to ask about musty smells... Anyway after trying dryer sheets, baking soda, and leaving it out in the sunlight, I tried washing it several times on delicate. We use Ecos laundry detergent from Costco and have a front loading machine. Air dried each time. Even tried a couple of alternatives that I read about online. None worked. But the bedford and the leather always looked great. You could also take the bag to a cobbler and ask if the leather can be cleaned.
Maybe too late...is Alice gone? My son came home from Golf Camp one Summer...everything smelled so musty I thought I was going to have to throw it all out...White Vinegar in the rinse cycle.
(He left all his clothes in his bags under an open window...they had thunderstorms almost every night [emoji37]).
It's gone. After trying for a couple of months, I ended up donating it. I figure if someone is willing to pay $5 after smelling it in person or they want to clean and resell it then it was meant to be for them! But thank you for the tip! I will keep that in mind!
Ha ha...ok...poor musty Alice. White vinegar really is a magic cure though. Use it for so many cleaning uses around the house...
We use it to keep the Guinea pigs cage smelling clean. I am about to donate a new handmade leather bag because it smells. I have tried so many things I could write a story book about the smelly bag. I am not willing to wash it in white vingar. Let the next owner try.
Thank you all for the information about washing MZW's. I have always been tempted to throw my Coco in the washer. Maybe now I will take a chance.
