Can a leather bag be wiped with alcohol?

A handbag is something that men or women carry with them in their daily lives. Whether it is a business trip or a trip, a practical handbag will make it very convenient for you to go out. However, anything will become dirty and old after being used for a long time, and the same is true for handbags. Some people are uncomfortable throwing away handbags after they become old, but they don’t know how to maintain them. Can handbags be wiped with alcohol?

Can I use alcohol to clean my leather bag?

Generally speaking, it is not recommended to use alcohol to wipe leather bags.

1. Alcohol is an organic solvent that will damage and dissolve the paint on the surface, and in serious cases, the surface color will fall off.

2. Leather bags contain protein, and alcohol will denature and harden the protein.

What should I do if my purse is wiped with alcohol?

1. First, you need to shape it. Use a clean towel, dip it in a little water, cover the leather, and use a temperature-controlled iron to adjust the temperature to about 35 degrees. Iron and shape it at the same time.

2. The shrunk parts should be pulled back to their original shape. You can wipe them with milk frequently to prevent the leather from cracking and make it soft and beautiful.

3. If there is fading, you can use leather dye to treat it.

How to clean your leather bag correctly

1. Detergent scrubbing method

When washing a leather bag, you can use detergent to scrub the dirty parts directly. If it is not made of dark colored fabrics such as black or red, you can lightly brush it with laundry detergent. If it is pure white, you can use a dilute bleach solution (1:10 dilution) and directly use a toothbrush to scrub the dirty parts to remove the dirt. Or you can soak it in detergent for 10 minutes (add 6 drops of detergent to each basin of water and stir evenly), and then perform normal treatment.

2. Toothpaste scrubbing method

Because the leather bag itself is not a large object, we can simply use a toothbrush dipped in a little toothpaste and gently wipe it until it is clean. This can also add fragrance to the bag.

How to maintain a leather bag

1. Leather has strong absorption capacity, so you should pay attention to anti-fouling, especially high-grade frosted leather.

2. Dip a dry towel in water and wring it dry once a week, and repeat several times to wipe gently.

3. If there are stains on the leather, wipe it with a clean, wet sponge dipped in mild detergent and let it dry naturally. Try it out in an inconspicuous corner before using it.

4. If a drink is spilled on the leather, immediately absorb it with a clean cloth or sponge, wipe it with a damp cloth, and let it dry naturally. Never blow it dry with a hair dryer.