Mia Cotone Handbag Care Tips

"You've made a significant investment in your handbag collection so it makes sense that you would want to protect it."

Empty all pockets and shake gently to remove dust and debris.
Clean interior bag by gently pulling interior inside out and using a lint roller. If you can't pull out the lining of your handbag, you can use the fabric brush attachment on your vacuum.
Clean exterior leather with alcohol free baby wipes.
Insert a Pursendipity Ring http://www.pursendipity.net in to your handbag when not in use. The flexible bouncy ring when inserted into your handbag maintains its original proportions.
If your handbag has chain handles, stuff inside bag during storage which will prevent unsightly creases and the possibility of scratching the handbag.
For long term storage, undo strap buckles so that impressions are not created. Then if you wish to change the strap length, the unbuckling of the straps before storage will stop areas becoming impressed and unattractive.
Store your handbag in a Mia Cotone handbag Dust Cover.
Ideally, handbags would be stored in cubbies built into your closet, but you can also store them in baskets or bins made of plastic coated wire. Stand them upright or lay them down.

Leather is a natural material and needs to breathe. Never store your handbag in plastic because it encourages the growth of mildew and bacteria and can dry out leather.
Keep your zippers working smoothly by running a piece of natural beeswax (found in hardware stores) over a zipper's open teeth.
Handle your bag, especially lighter bags with clean hands.
Avoid handling your bag after applying beauty products, face foundations or hand creams.
Be careful when visiting your hairdressers with your bag, as hair products can easily splash onto handbags left on the floor at your feet. Clippings of chemically treated hair can land on the bag and leave marks.
Don't use your bag as a rest to place paper and write notes. Pointed pens can leave impression tool marks through paper rested on firm leathers.
If you have to store your bag in your desk or filing cabinet at work, check the drawer first for rough splinters or sharp edges that could damage and scratch your bag. Consider keeping a Mia Cotone dust cover in the drawer to cover your bag.
Reconsider taking your handbag into the supermarket. Trolleys can scratch your bag and mark it permanently, as can spillages from foodstuffs.
If you carry mineral water, make sure the top is screwed tightly to prevent a leak. Leaks can leave watermarks.

Download a copy of our "Handbag Storage & Care Guide" at Closet Factory's web site.