Famous brand bags are expensive, but maintenance is not easy. If they are dirty and wet, they will be "disfigured", which makes people feel distressed. Today, we will invite experts to teach you how to maintain your bags!
Six aspects of protection
1. Moisture
The bag is a close fitting accessory. It will inevitably be contaminated with a lot of dust and dead cells from our bodies. High density of moisture can cause bacteria and fungi on dead skin to breed and reproduce, causing odor.
Experts suggest that when not in use, the newspaper can be wrapped with clean tracing paper, which can be used to pack the bag, which can help to absorb moisture, eliminate odor, and help to maintain the original shape of the bag.
Can also use to eliminate odor and moisture special "charcoal bag" to deodorize and dehumidification. This kind of bag full of charcoal or bamboo charcoal is cheap and can be reused after being exposed to the sun for a while.
Silicone gel can also absorb moisture, and every two weeks, the bag is taken out, so that they "breathe".
2. Sunlight / light
Any light, including UV and led, will cause the oxidation and desalination of natural pigments in leather, resulting in bag fading.
The best way is to avoid exposing leather bags to light and sunlight for a long time. Experts suggest that when not in use, the bag should be stored in a cool and breathable place. When going out, do not let the bag be exposed to the sun for a long time.
3. Moisture content
Rain will cause the loss of the natural oil that originally existed on the leather, resulting in hardening and fragility of the leather. In addition, moisture can form an eye blocking watermark that is difficult to remove.
In addition to leather, fabrics such as silk and satin will also show permanent watermarks after being soaked in water.
Experts say that if the bag is wet, you must wait until the bag is dry before putting it away.
If only a little bit of water, you can use a hair dryer, with cold air (not hot air) to dry. If the bag appears watermark, it is best to ask for special care.
4. Ink / oil stains
The inside and outside of the bag was accidentally painted by a ballpoint pen, or the food was stained with oil during the meal. Gemma points out that ink in general is oily and, like oil stains, is not easy to remove.
It's very difficult to remove oily stains by yourself, so special person is needed to do it for you. Special personnel will melt the oil to remove the stains. It's better to take it to the store for cleaning within 4 hours after getting ink. If the ink remains on the bag for more than 4 hours, it is likely that the ink has penetrated into the fabric and is difficult to completely remove. It needs to be covered up by local dyeing.
5. Food stains
Food, such as ketchup, also has pigments that leave stains on bags.
In addition to degreasing care, if you can't remove the pigment, you have to local complementary color, or even re dyeing, to "cover up.".
6. Color pollution
Some fabrics, such as patent leather, are especially easy to be stained with pigment of clothes and furniture.
Put a protective layer on the bag
If the bag is dirty, if the situation permits, it is better to take the bag to special person for nursing within 4 hours. Because if a long time, stains have penetrated into the fabric, it is more difficult to remove.
As the saying goes, prevention is better than treatment. Experts say that the best preventive measure is to add a layer of protection immediately after buying a famous brand bag.
Although there are special protective coating sprays on the market, they can buy home and spray them on their own, but their quality is uneven in quality. Therefore, the two suggested that it would be better to leave it to an expert who specializes in the maintenance and cleaning of bags and shoes.
Experts pointed out that the high-quality and high-density silicone protective layer used in special stores has waterproof characteristics, which can effectively isolate leather from air, moisture and other pollutants. Even if it is stained with stains or even colors, it is easy to remove. However, it should be noted that the protective layer is not permanent and should be supplemented timely according to the instructions of special personnel.
Be careful of leather cracking
Leather bags must be used frequently, so that the leather is not easy to deteriorate or even crack. If there are too many bags, it is best to change bags frequently, so that each bag can be regularly "exposed".
The reason why leather cracks is mainly due to lack of moisture, moisture, body fat and dirt.
Experts explained that leather is a natural fabric, containing natural grease. Hot and dry climate will lead to the loss of moisture and grease in leather, and eventually lead to the loss of elasticity and fragility, which needs timely replenishment.
Therefore, regularly use leather care solution to care for bags
Some wet paper towels for leather care on the market can also be used to supplement leather grease, prevent leather cracking, and help prevent bags from being damaged by water, oil, alcohol, daily use, grease and sweat on the body.
However, it should be reminded that ordinary wet paper towels should not be used, because most of the wet paper towels that eliminate bacteria contain alcohol, and those with skin care effects may contain grease, which will further damage the leather. Therefore, it is better to collect a special tissue for leather bag cleaning! This kind of special wet paper towel is mild and water-based, and will not damage the leather, its grease and pigment.
Can leather crack be remedied? It depends on the seriousness of the situation. Leather care solution may be able to "rescue" a small part of the leather fiber, but in the end it is likely to have to be rescued by a special person.
