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Leather purses are expensive items that, Michael Kors Outlet when properly cared for, last a long time. However, with a lack of maintenance, purses lose their original luster quickly. Quality leather should be cleaned with products approved for taking care of leather. Household cleaners, hairspray, saddle soap and mink oil all carry the potential of staining your bag.For high-quality bags, it's best to use a quality leather cleaner and conditioner. Find these at purse dealers or online. After restoring the leather, condition your handbag weekly to protect it from future abuse and to keep the leather soft.Does this Spark an idea?Other People Are ReadingHow to Care for Leather HandbagsHow do I Restore Color Back to a Leather Purse?Things You'll NeedVacuumWaterClean clothsMild fabric detergentLeather cleanerMatching leather color (If needed)Leather conditionerShow MoreInstructions Fabric Interior1Empty bag of contents. Place the hand-held attachment onto your vacuum and clean the inside of your purse ridding it of crumbs and dirt.2Slightly dampen a cloth and apply just a drop or two of mild fabric detergent. Rub fabric in a gentle circular motion. Avoid soaking fabric which might wet the leather behind it.3Open bag to air dry. Allow bag to fully dry before using.Cleaning Leather Exterior4Wipe off excess dirt with a moist cloth.5Test leather cleaning product on a hidden area for color fastness  If the cleaner leaves a mark, use a different product.6Apply a cap full of leather cleanser to a moist cloth. Massage leather with the cloth in gentle, circular motions over the entire purse. Do not spot clean or scrub leather, which might damage the purse. Replace soiled cloths with clean cloths. Repeat the process two or three times until clean. The cleanser may darken the purse temporarily. If this happens, do not worry, the purse will lighten to the original color as it dries.7Wipe off excess cleaner and air dry.Color Restoration8Apply a pea-sized amount of restoration color to a sponge. Blot the sponge across the faded area once, making a base coat.9Allow surface to dry.10Repeat, applying additional coats as needed. Apply small amounts of color at a time and allow surface to dry between coats.Conditioning11Apply leather conditioner onto a clean cloth. Conditioning your purse will reduce the look of cracks, scuffs and worn areas. Regular conditioning also protects against water damage.12Massage conditioner on leather in a circular motion.13Wipe excess conditioner off with an additional cloth and allow purse to air dry.Tips & WarningsWhen buying a purse, ask the salesperson to recommend cleaning products.Research online for cleaning products your handbag designer recommends. Many designers sell their own cleaners.Keep purses out of direct sunlight.Store purses in the original dust bag in a cool, dark, dry place. Rest a purse on its side, not hung up by the handles.For aniline leather purses (made with Michael Kors Outlet Store. leather that absorbs water), only use a water-based foam cleanser designed for aniline leather such as Lazy Leather. Leather cleaners meant for finished leather may stain aniline leather.