Even if you give the utmost care to your collection of handmade leather messenger bag, stains are things you will not avoid. Though you spot some stains immediately they come on the bag's surface; some go unnoticed, and you will only realize of them when you are doing your routine cleaning. It's now time to channel all your efforts to removing the same. Different stains require a unique approach to removing them without destroying your handmade messenger bags. Look at the following ways of removing each stain separately.
- Dark stains: a cream of tartar and lemon juice paste are effective here. Apply the paste on the stain and wipe it off after 10 minutes using a damp cloth. Dry the area with a clean cloth. Use mild soap in warm water to get rid of any residue if any on the stained surface. It is useful for blood and food stains.
- Water stains on suede; only water is used to get rid of this stain. Dampen your suede brush and go over lightly the stain. Pat the region with a paper towel and allow it dry overnight with any hurry. Do not speed the drying but allow it naturally for best results.
- Grease or oil stains; use cornstarch to get rid of such stains. If still fresh, try and soak up much of it with a paper towel but do not press hard on the surface as it will sink deeper into the material. Then sprinkle some cornstarch and pat it in. Let it soak up the oil and gently brush it off using a brush the following morning. Corn flour can be used if you cannot get cornstarch.
- Tackling mud; if you spot mud on your handmade messenger bags, wipe if off immediately. On a suede surface, allow it to dry first then buff it out using a soft brush.
- Wax or Chewing gum; if you spot this two on your bag, just freeze that bag for a few hours. This hardens the stain and makes it easy to peel off. You can completely scratch off the excess gum or wax using your fingernail.
Ink stains: lastly, ink stains should be removed immediately they are noticed because the longer they stay there, the more difficult it is to eliminate them. Try soaking the stain with a Q-tip that is dampened with alcohol. If it is a suede surface, consider buffing the area using a nail file. If it is entirely a leather finished bag, just use the eraser sponge as it does not darken with water.
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