Wednesday, June 12, 2013

How To Maintain A Branded Italian Leather Purses

By Grace Daniels


Authentic Italian leather purses are durable enough to last for ten or more years if its owner knows how to preserve it. These items are not hard too maintain but one needs to patiently follow guidelines to conserve its beauty. Failure to follow procedures can result to costly repairs. However such steps do not demand special tools or cleaner. Using a microfiber cloth to dust it is enough unless one overuses it.

Avoid carrying heavy items with these elegant bags. It can get deformed once it is overloaded. These special bags depreciate in value once damaged thus ample care is needed to maintain its features. It is not ideal for rainy season use. Humidity and moist can cause it to crack and fade. Pat it dry immediately once moist but avoid using tissue for it. Hang to dry but keep it out of the Sun. UV rays can cause the same result.

Avoid grease build up. Dust it regularly. Spray with a baby wash solution if heavily soiled areas. Always observe keenest especially in cleaning the most touched areas. Moisturize it occasionally. Use baby oil or a special cream to retain its gloss but be cautious of just applying any store bought cleaner. Remember that harsh solutions will dry its surface thus consult a specialist before applying any cleaner on the bag.

Clean its hardware with a compatible metal cleaner. Well polished zippers and buckle makes it more elegant. This will also prevent its metal from getting tarnished. Also use beeswax to prevent zippers from getting stuck. Also be careful of zipping and unzipping the bag to avoid damaging the lining.

Clean the bag before storing it away. Make use of cloth sacks to cover its surface. Place it in a well-ventilated area. Hang it to avoid it from getting squashed inside the storage unit. Do not forget to schedule maintenance to preserve it.

The values of these bags depreciate due to stains. It is ideal to use bag organizers to prevent such accidents from happening. Never rub spills once it happens. Blot the stained area to avoid it from spreading then use leather restoration kits to cover the affected area. You can use shoe polish as a cheap alternative. This is also ideal for minor scrapes.

Approach a local leather restoration specialist to revive heavily damaged bags. Ask for recommendations or search for these experts in Cyberspace. Research about at least three professionals in your area. Conduct a thorough check regarding the packages they offer, their reputation and the policies they have for their service. Have a budget in mind but also consider their years of experience and the procedures they use in restoring these beauties. Browse their FAQs page or ask former clients before making decisions.

The durability and elegance of Italian leather purses evidently makes it a must have for any trendsetter. However its elegance depends on how one cares for this item. Maintaining it will help save one from the hassle and cost of having it repaired. Find time to preserve it. This is a worthy investment that never grow out of style.




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