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Taking Care of Coach Handbags

April 22nd 2011 Posted at Handbag Maintenance
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Coach handbags come in leather and a variety of other materials and are expensive so they need to be taken care of the right way to ensure a long life. They are not your “ordinary” handbags that you can buy from your local department store that can be easily replaced for under $20 if they get too stained, ripped, or out of shape. With authentic Coach handbags especially, you have invested a lot of money so make sure that you are aware of your surroundings and where you set it down. Being so expensive, and an item many want but cannot afford, you should not just leave it sitting on a table or chair unattended. Be careful that you do not set it on any wet spot because water and leather do not mix.

Check for dirty spots before putting it on the floor and if possible, do not sit it on the table. It could get food stains on it.  If it does get dirty, cleaning Coach handbags is easy. All you need is a baby wipe to gently wipe any dirt off.  Coach does sell special cleaners if it gets a stain you cannot just wipe off. It should be wiped off at least once a week. Be careful of what you carry inside your Coach handbag. Most people worry about the outside but very few think about the inside. Ink pens, makeup, pencils, etc can mark the inside of your bag, and if you carry anything like a nail file, make sure it does not poke a hole in the bag. Although you can wipe it off with baby wipes, you should consider having it cleaned professionally every few months to ensure that all the dirt and stains are removed. Make sure that your bag, even cheap Coach handbags, are empty when you put them away, preferably inside a dust bag.  Designer handbags can take on the shape of whatever you care carrying in your bag if you hang it up full, or lay it down flat with items in it if something is set on top of the bag.

Cleaning Designer Handbags

March 15th 2010 Posted at Handbag Maintenance
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Designer handbags are one of things that women use almost everyday. So the chances are pretty high that your designer handbag gets dirty. It is important that you clean your designer handbag at regular intervals so that it keeps on looking new. A clean handbag dictates your clean general appearance. Proper cleaning and proper maintenance of designer handbags not only enhances their look, but also ensures their long life.

Here are some general tips for you to keep your designer handbags clean and tidy. First of all, avoid keeping heavy stuff inside your designer handbags. Carrying heavy stuff lessens handbags’ durability and distorts them. Try handling your designer handbags with clean hands. Do not touch your handbag after you have finished applying makeup on your face. Always wash your hands to remove the materials like face foundations, hand creams and other beauty products. Whenever you store your handbag, keep them into some dust free area. You can also use a dust cover for this. These days, companies are providing special cases to keep your designer handbags. You can always use them to put your handbag. Do not wash your designer handbags with normal detergent soap or powder. You can get them dry-cleaned or you can use baby wipes to clean you designer handbags. Wash inside and outside of your designer handbag with new baby wipe. Do not forget to get into all pockets. Typically pockets contain the most dirt. Sometimes the branded designer handbags come with a manual. This manual contains the cleaning instructions. By using these cleaning instructions you can make sure the long life of your designer handbag. Nylon handbags are easiest to clean because they are more durable and water resistant. You can wash those using standard home cleaning products like detergent powder.

When it comes to leather designer handbags, they are they are the most challenging. There are protective sprays available in the market just for leather handbags. You can also choose chalk for leather handbags. Cloth designer handbags should be dry-cleaned always. Do not use water on them else their color would get faded. It is important that you clean your designer handbags but make sure that you do not clean too often. It also reduces their life. Try using above mentioned tips as these are based on research and experience. Just take some precautionary measures and you can always ensure the cleanliness of your designer handbags.

Caring for Your Designer Handbags

March 15th 2010 Posted at Handbag Maintenance
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The good quality designer handbags are really expensive. So it becomes essential to care for your designer handbags to ensure their long life. Although handbags are considered to be a mere fashion statement, you must make sure that the investment you made on buying those handbags,  gets its due returns. It is recommended that you take proper care of your handbags.

Here are a few measures you can take to preserve the high quality of your designer handbags.  If your bag is made up of leather or suede, you can buy sprays specially made to protect the leather and suede from water and staining. These sprays work by making a sort of invisible layer on the handbag. This layer slides any material like water from the handbag. These water and staining proof sprays really help in ensuring a long life for your designer handbags. When you have invested good money in buying these handbags, you can always make a little extra investment for their protection as well. You can easily find these sprays at roadside department stores. You can also buy a protective case or bag just for your handbags. Many good name brands give these cases along with the handbag itself. However, if you do not get one, buy a new one because this case will shield your designer handbags from any kind of dust or other particles. It also protects your handbag from the surrounding food elements like ketchup, tea and coffee which can make a nasty stain on it.  While keeping things inside your handbag, make sure that you are not keeping anything which can break and spill over. This can not only stain the bag but it can also results in bad odors from your designer handbag. Try not keeping liquid elements like cold drinks and ketchup in your bag. If you are keeping your makeup kit inside your handbag, make sure the makeup kit is locked properly.

Last but not the least, you can always use your common sense to ensure the protection of your designer handbags. Avoid potentially messy situations such as laying your bag beside an open can of soda. When you are eating something, place your handbag away from the food. If you keep in mind the above mentioned suggestions, you can always ensure that your designer handbag is getting full protection. It will ensure not only the long life  of your handbag, but also a feel good factor for you.

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