How I Clean My Handbags + DIY Hacks

So lately i'm all about wanting durability in terms of my bags, clothes, shoes, jewellery etc. I think its the age guys. Hahahaha i'll be turning 27 in a few weeks. Anyway i have been intentional in cleaning my handbags and purses and in this post i'll share how i do that plus some hacks i've discovered about making my bags keep looking as good as new.

Generally i am one of those girls who will use the same handbag for a week or sometimes two without changing it. When i do change bags before storing the bag away i will clean it first, and then for those bags not in use i will take them out of storage every 3-4 weeks to clean them and store them back again. For some reason i noticed if i just leave them stored away for months when i do want to use them they are sorta dusty even though i keep them in the dust bags. Seriously it really puzzles me! Anyone experiences the same thing? 

Cleaning

I use a clean damp towel that i rinse with water and a mild soap (usually hand wash does the job) and wipe all around, both outside and inside the bags making sure every little corner or inside pocket is covered. When i'm done i simply leave the bags out in the open to be aerated before storing them bag in the dust bags.

DIY Hacks

Be a Lady

Our hand bags are exposed to so much bacteria on a daily basis, from the washroom, uber, cafe table, you name it, so it is important you take extra caution what i would like to call being a lady hahahaha and do a little clean up of your handbag every 2-3days. I just empty everything onto the table, throw away all the junk (unwanted receipts, candy wrappers, whatever junk you have thrown inside) This way you are not accumulating a lot of dirt and in a week or 2 when you do a thorough clean up it will be a piece of cake.

Direct Sunlight is a No No

They say sunlight damages handbags and can possibly fade the color of your bag especially for leather. So do yourself a favour and don't leave your bag laying around under the sun.

Remove Stains Immediately

For whatever reason, if your bag is stained try clean it immediately and don't wait for it to get dry. BTW stop keeping open pens in your bag because it causes ink stains. Go green and use your smartphone, if you really gotta use a pen, or if you are a student, invest in a little pencil case to keep your stationery.

Baking Soda for the Win

Yep! Get rid of odours or funny smells by putting a plastic full of baking soda inside your handbag and leaving it in there for a couple of hours.

Patch Test

Before you clean your entire bag, perform a patch test on a small part of your bag just to ensure whatever you are about to use won't cause more harm than good.

I hope you find the tips useful and are inspired to take better care of your handbags. Please share your tips on increasing your handbag longevity. 

Love X Blessings,

Nyasha Nicole.