Light colored handbags are great for summer, but get dirty quickly. I used a Magic Eraser (knock-off) and it looked like new in a couple of minutes. The picture shows half the bag cleaned so that you can see the difference.
This bag was leather. I'm sure it would work on plastic bags as well. I'm also going to use it on my leather sofa.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I have a Tignanello light brown purse that is genuine leather. How do you clean ball point pen marks off?
Catherine from Eugene, OR
Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol will remove ink from just about anything, including leather. But, it is drying to leather so, it may be a good idea to mink oil or otherwise treat the leather when you're done.
If you want the purse to be worth something don't do anything to it. Trust me, I had an old lamp my great grandmother got for her 16th birthday party. Me living across the road from an antique dealer went and showed him how I got it all cleaned up and ready for sale.
How do you clean a leather purse?
By MaryEllen
My ex husband made leather work and purses and I rode horses. Yes, you guessed it, I use saddle soap. It cleans softens and conditions all in one and you won't have to buy it more than once a year or two using it on purses. Even if it isn't pure leather but split leather, it will work. Remember if it is a light color, it will darken a little because of the oil needed to soften.
How can I clean a leather purse?
By marge
I have used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on my light colored leather purse. Worked great. I would test it on an inconspicuouse area if it is a dark color, just to be careful.
My niece gave me a real leather bag which I use heavily. It now has an ashy grey look. I tried cleaning it with alcohol and methylated spirits. However when it dries the bag looks worse. How do I get back the color?
By Jo from Bridgetown, Barbados
I recently purchased a leather antique purse and wallet; I would like to clean and protect them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
By Ms.Laurie Garvey from Sunbury, PA
Don't do it. I use to have a lot of antiques. I tried to clean this one lamp as it looked horrible the way it was. I took it to a dealer and he told me never ever clean antiques. It is worth nothing when it is cleaned.
I have an aqua colored leather Coach bag. Is there a way to remove the black scuff marks from the bottom? Also how can I clean some light wearing on the handles?
By Laura
I would try magic eraser or a mild dishwashing solution. Try it on an area that doesn't show first.
Barkeepers Friend would work well here.
I recently bought a used beige Marc Jacobs leather bag and it was in worse shape than I thought. Large parts of the bag are discolored and it has stains. You can clearly see the difference in color. I'm not sure how to restore this bag
Try the Magic Eraser. I cleaned mine this way.
I have an orange leather purse and a black leather purse faded on it. Is there anything that will take this out?
By JA
I need help removing a henna stain from my Cole Haan purse.
By F I
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I have a beautiful soft leather purse I do not want to give up because of a stain. I'm not sure what the spot is.
What can I use to clean a tan leather purse? I do not want to buy expensive leather cleaner.
I have several very expensive handbags and the leather is dull and dirty. How can I clean these leather purses and restore the shine.
