How to Take Good Care of your Designer Handbags

It's how you care for your designer bags that will determine their life span. Here below are some important tips to help ensure your bag stays up in tip-top shape for many years.


It's how you care for your designer bags that will determine their life span. Here below are some important tips to help ensure your bag stays up in tip-top shape for many years.

Before carrying the designer bag, you should spray it lightly with fabric protector. The retailer you bought the designer bag from may have a special care kit designed specifically for their pieces. They may even apply it themselves for an extra fee, or as a courtesy. Applying a thin coat will ensure that spills wipe clean and that the leather will stay in great shape. If you're thinking about purchasing designer handbags, dark colors or prints usually work best for maintenance since they can disguise some imperfections that occur from natural wear and tear.

Watch what you carry in your designer handbags. Items such as lotions and polishes may cause permanent damage to your designer bag. Even leaky ink pens should be avoided. Before putting anything into your bag, think about what would happen if it spilled or burst; if it will leave a stain or mess up the interior. Remove all items and put the stuffing back into your designer bag to retain its shape and structure when you're finished carrying it. Always keep the bag inside the duster and store well. Be sure the storage space does not have any leaks or is not a drastically hotter or colder temperature than your home. Avoid storing your designer handbags in attics and basements.

Avoid exposing your designer bags to strong and direct sunlight for long periods of time; if unchecked, excessive heat can cause all sorts of damage to your bag. Always use a clean dry cloth to wipe away any dust or particles that are on the designer handbags. Do not use soap under any circumstance. When you purchase an authentic designer bag, a duster bag should be included and accurately match the size of the bag you've bought; keep it so that you can use it in dusting your designer bag. Also the stuffing within the bag should be kept inside the duster. Among the items that come with your new designer bag is a card of authenticity or paperwork identifying the designer handbag. Be sure to keep these or write down the serial number to your bag in the event that you need to have the bag repaired by the actual retailer.

Always have the straps of your designer bag tightened, cleaned, and the leather maintained. While you may not visibly see any stains, the purse is still likely dirty from carrying. If your designer handbag has rivets or rings, they may tarnish overtime so be sure to keep them shined and polished to prevent discoloration. If your bag breaks, call the official retailer and be sure to have your authenticity card or a copy of it available. It's also wise to keep your receipt. Most designer houses will fix the bag free of charge or even replace it if it cannot be fixed.

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