Brand-name bags are expensive, but they are not easy to maintain. If they get dirty or wet, they will be "disfigured", which makes people feel distressed. Today, the editor has compiled a set of relatively complete maintenance methods for you, teaching you how to properly maintain your love bag!
First, the maintenance method of the bag
1. Moisture: The bag is a personal accessory, and it will inevitably be contaminated with a lot of dust and dead cells dropped from our body. High levels of moisture can cause bacteria and fungi to multiply on dead skin, causing odor. How to do?
1. Experts suggest that when not in use, wrap the newspaper with clean tracing paper and use it to stuff the bag, which will help absorb moisture, eliminate odor, and help maintain the original shape of the bag.
2. Deodorization and dehumidification can also be achieved by using a special "charcoal bag" that eliminates odor and moisture. The bags filled with charcoal or bamboo charcoal are inexpensive and can be reused after a while, and after exposure to the sun.
3. Silicone gel can also absorb moisture, and every two weeks, take out the bags to let them "breathable".
2. Sunlight/Light: Any light, including UV rays and LEDs, will cause the natural pigments in the leather to oxidize and fade, causing the bag to fade. How to do?
1. 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 ventilated place, and when going out, do not let the bag be exposed to the sun for a long time.
3. Moisture: Rainwater will cause the loss of natural oil originally present on the leather, causing the leather to harden and become brittle. In addition, moisture can form an unsightly watermark that is difficult to remove. In addition to leather, fabrics such as silk and satin also have permanent watermarks when they get wet. How to do?
1. Experts say that if the bag gets wet, you must wait until the bag is dry before putting it away.
2. If you only get a little water, you can use a hair dryer to dry it with cold air (not hot air). If there is a watermark on the bag, it is best to ask someone to take care of it.
4. Ink/oil stains: The inside and outside of the bag are accidentally drawn by a ballpoint pen, or the food is stained with food during meals, resulting in oil stains. Generally, ink is oily, and like oil stains, it is not easy to remove. How to do?
1. It is difficult to remove oily stains by yourself, and you need someone to do it for you. A professional will melt the oil to remove the stain. It is best to take it to the store to clean it within 4 hours after it gets on the ink. If the ink remains on the bag for more than 4 hours, it is likely to have penetrated the fabric and is difficult to remove completely. It needs to be concealed by partial dyeing.
5. Food stains: Foods such as ketchup also have pigments, which will leave stains on the bag. How to do?
In addition to degreasing care, if the pigment cannot be removed, you have to supplement the color locally, or even re-dye, to "cover the ugly".
6. Color pollution: Some fabrics, such as patent leather, are particularly easy to contaminate the pigments of clothing and furniture. How to do?
Depending on the situation, a spot fill-in or re-stain may be required.
Second, the bag is dirty, what should we do
1. If the bag is dirty, if the situation allows, it is best to take the bag to a special person for care within 4 hours. Because over time, the stain has penetrated the fabric, and it is more difficult to remove.
2. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Experts say that the best preventive measure is to add a layer of protection immediately after buying a brand-name bag.
3. Although there are special protective layer sprays for leather on the market, you can buy them and spray them on your own, but the quality varies. Therefore, the two suggested that it is better to leave it to experts who specialize in the maintenance and cleaning of bags and shoes.
4. Experts pointed out that the high-quality high-density silicone protective layer used in the store has waterproof properties, which can effectively isolate the leather from air, moisture and other pollutants. Even if it is stained with stains or even color, it is relatively easy to remove. However, it should be noted that this protective layer is not permanent and needs to be replenished in a timely manner according to the instructions of special personnel.
3. Be careful with leather bags
1. 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 the bags frequently so that each bag can be "exposed" regularly.
2. The reason why the leather cracks is mainly due to lack of moisture, contamination of water, body fat and dirt.
3. Experts explain that leather is a natural fabric and contains natural oils. Hot and dry climates can cause the leather to lose moisture and oil, which eventually leads to loss of flexibility and brittleness, which needs to be replenished in time. Therefore, regularly use leather conditioner to care for the bag.
4. There are some special wet wipes for leather care on the market, which can also be used to replenish leather oil, prevent leather from cracking, and help prevent bags from being damaged by water, oil, alcohol, daily use, body oil and sweat.
Note: Do not use ordinary wet wipes, because most of the wipes that eliminate bacteria contain alcohol, and those with skin care effects may contain oil, which will further damage the leather.