i actually don't know how best to clean them. i have the blue, brown, and off white scarf print pouch for over a year. but i've only used it once. i'm so scared to get it dirty or snag the beautiful satin-y material. they're a real eye-catcher and get lots of stares, but i'm so paranoid that i don't use it that often. i'd like to read what the other ladies have to say.