There are members who spray a scotchguard spray, they sell them at the grocery store, it will state for fabrics and carpets. I think its a great idea myself, for you never know when an accident could happen. Just be careful that you confine the spray to the inside of the bag. If you have a style bag that can be turned inside out, do that. The posting you read before that is what the poster said she did, turned the bag inside out! Just be careful not to get the spray on the vahetta leather for it will leave spots, it will easily come off the canvas though!