White is a lovely color, it also gets dirty easily. The worst part is when certain dyes or stains appear on the bag, because it can be hard to clean. Taking some precautionary steps with your white bag can go a long way to making sure it looks bright and clean for years. Plus when in doubt there is always a professional cleaner that can help return the shine to your bag, but they can be costly so we’ve compiled a few ways you can clean the bag yourself and save money without damaging your prized possession.
The first thing to do is read the cleaning label or instructions, because a bag may have been treated with something beforehand that could react badly. The best solution is to take it to be scotch guarded or weather treated by a professional before you ever use the bag for anything; this will create a base layer of protection that keeps away common stains and dyes. Of course there are plenty of cleaners available from stores that will clean your bag, but be careful in which you use. Read the label thoroughly and do some light testing on an out of the way area of the bag first.
Make sure you tend to stains immediately. The longer a stain sits the harder it will be to remove. If you can’t wipe it off with a dry towel, then you can try a slightly damp towel with a mild soap, but make sure to not soak the towel as too much water will hurt the white leather bag. Another choice is to use one of the many magic erasers that are on the market. Baby wipes or surface wipes are another good source for getting rid of unwanted stains. Whether you use an eraser, a wipe, or other cleaner, test it out on a small area first to ensure that it doesn’t discolor or alter the texture of the leather.
Cleaning a white handbag is simple and easy, so long as you use the right products. Whether you use a commercial cleaner or a home remedy make sure to be careful with it, because you would hate to ruin that white clutch bag. The magic eraser, baby wipe, or towels are all cost effective ways to keep that white bag looking brilliant and wonderful. Of course, taking the bag to a professional cleaner for scotch guarding will help you avoid most of the problems to begin with.
