Women’s love for leather bags is beyond imagination. Females can spend a sky-high price to buy a small fashion bag and then take care of it carefully. Ordinary leather handbags are not so lucky even-though you did great effort to maintain them. Maybe one day you found that the leather bag was moldy, but we couldn't bear to throw it away. With this situation, cleaning the moldy leather bag by our-self is a wise choice compared sending it to a leather care store, how can you save a moldy leather bag yourself?
1. Scrub with Soapy Water
Scrub with warm soapy water at 40 degrees and then scrub as usual. (or warm at 40 degrees Soak in soapy water for about ten minutes, then rinse with clean water). After soaking in soapy water, place the moldy area in the sun to dry.
2. The Easiest Way is to Use Moisture-proof Agent
Basically, whether it is a genuine leather bag, a cloth bag, or a wool bag, the most important thing to pay attention to is moisture resistance. There are many ways to prevent moisture. The simplest way is to buy moisture-proof agent for protection.
3. Special Protective Cream for Leather to Prevent Mildew
If the mold adheres to the leather for a long time, damaging the leather and forming scars, it will be more difficult to deal with. Only after using a mold remover and then repairing it with a color repair series product can the original appearance be restored.
4. Use Special Protective Oil for Regular Maintenance
Natural leather is affected by wind, sun, dust pollution, rain, etc., which can easily cause the leather to harden and fade. In order to maintain the good leather and color of the bag, the bag can be maintained and cared for from time to time in daily life. For example, the bag can be wiped and protected regularly with special protective oil suitable for different leathers. In order to show the original style of leather goods, it is best to use its special grease.
5. Dust-proof Cloth Bags Can be Used to Prevent Dust and Moisture
After using the bag, in order to prevent dust, mildew or deformation, it is best to cover the bag with a dust-proof bag. If the bag will not be used for a period of time, it is best to stuff the inside of the bag with newspapers or white tissue paper until it is full to maintain its original shape. At the same time, make sure the bag is in a dry state when storing it, preferably in a soft cloth cover to avoid mold due to moisture.
