Designer handbags are generally an investment. The best way to care for your investment is by using the right products to clean and maintain them. Leather hides, which are sensitive skins and are often used in Coach purses, require special leather cleaners to remove stains as well as moisturizers to restore the leather's natural luster. Before cleaning your Coach purse, follow a few tips to ensure your investment is part of your wardrobe for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
Types
It is important to know the name of your purse's collection. Each cleaner is made specifically for a specific collection. For example, the cleaner for the Signature Coach, Graphic or Mini Coach collection is not the same as the cleaner for your Soho Buck, Soho Vintage Buck or Hamptons Buck Leather Collection.
Benefits
Purchase the Coach leather cleaner and moisturizer set at your Coach retail locations. You can check their online store as well. It is beneficial to purchase the products at the point of purchase. This will ensure that the Coach representative gives you the correct cleaner to avoid serious damage to your purse. It is also beneficial to ask for a demonstration on apply the cleaner correctly at the store.
Dirt Removal Application
Apply a small amount of the leather cleaner onto a clean white soft cloth. Begin to move the cloth in a circular motion directly on the leather purse. The dirt will begin to loosen. Wipe off any excess residue with a clean cloth. Let the purse dry for the recommended time, which is usually 30 minutes.
Moisturizer Application
Once the purse is completely dry, apply a small amount of the Coach's leather moisturizer onto a clean white cloth. This will ensure that your leather restores itself, enhances its natural luster as well as conditions the leather. Apply the moisturizer directly onto the purse in circular strokes. Wipe off any excess residue and buff gently to restore the natural luster.
Warning
It is strongly recommended not to apply the leather cleaner to deep penetrating stains such as ink, grease or oil. It can cause further stain penetration. Take the purse to your Coach retail location for an expert's advice on proceed with the removal process. Keep in mind that Coach does not have a cleaning or refurbishing service. Consider contacting a professional leather cleaner prior to applying any further leather cleaners.
Prevention/Solution
Store your purse in its original Coach dust cover to prevent any dust, excess moisture or humidity to penetrate into the leather skins. Remove your items from your purse prior to storing. It is best to use the leather cleaner as soon as the purse acquires a stain or gets dirty. The longer the stain sits, the deeper it will penetrate over time.
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