Regarding: Most Delicate Collection

"Used these products on my 15-year old black, quilted CHANEL Double Flap Lambskin Bag with fantastic results! Never thought my bag was dirty until I used this cleanser...! I used up the entire micro fibre cloth which was provided and dirt was still coming off the leather! The removal of all the dirt revealed a much brighter black which had been hiding underneath! With the application of the Protector, the colour of the leather was deepened even more and the Moisturizer ended up restoring its soft glow from its early days! The bag looks fresh and shiny again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you so much for ALL your wonderful, magical, one-of-a-kind products, "Lovin my Bags" team!!!!!!! "

My husband bought me the Vachetta package you told me to get to clean my Alma and it worked AMAZINGLY!!! I still have a few water/dark spots, which I expected. But compared to the before pics, look at it now!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I'm absolutely amazed! I will carry my bag now that it doesn't look like a hot mess anymore! Your products are truly AMAZING!!! Just wanted to let you know :)

Hi, I have a white CHANEL handbag with navy blue straps. It looks like the blue from the handles rubbed off on the bag when it was stored improperly. I tried applying white shoe polish to one area, that was a mistake. I am more concerned with the areas on the main face of the bag,not under the handles. I have included pictures. It measures: 9 5/8 H and 10 3/4 L

Can you repair? If so, how much do you think it might cost? 

ANSWER:

This is very common with this 2 color Chanel - The handles must be stored with tissue in order to prevent this dye transfer from occuring during storage - this is just the nature of dyes :-(
We can definitely take care of that for you. We will extract the dye as much as we can and then refinish the area that has been stained. We will seal the black leather handles and protect the leather from soiling with Lovin My Bags protection -

You will still need to be careful that the black leather handles are not leaning on the white for any length of time - dyes migrate and there is no guarantee that this wont happen again -

Argan oil spilled onto my yellow leather Gucci purse. Is there any way you can help me? Would you be able to remove the stain? I'm so heartbroken as this is one of my favorite bags. Please advise.

REPLY:

Yes we can restore this for you - we will extract the oil and refinish the area if required ( more than likely it is required) . We will also protect the leather from oil and water staining for the future.
Just ship her to us and we will have her back to her glorious self in no time ( 2weeks)

Find the brand or a photo that most closely matches your leather bag. Most bags we recommend Lovin My Bags' professional protection - followed by one of Lovin My Bags handbag spa collections.
Lovin My Bags' Pre-Treatment is the preferred initial protection for most bags.

3.1 Phillip Lim -For the PYTHON and Leather combination Beauty & Shine Collection for python /Most Delicate Collection for leather

Alexander Wang - Recommend professional protection for natural lamb - otherwise use Pre-Treatment for inital protection -

Most Delicate Collection is recommended for maintenance - make sure to test products carefully with this type of leather.

Aznom: Recommend Lovin My Bags' professional protection For at home protection - Pre-Treatment is recommend and the Vachetta Collection for maintence

Balenciaga: All Leather Pre-Treatment is the preferred initial protection. Beauty and Shine Collection is best for Balanciaga shiny bags.
For the not so shiny Bal bags use the  Most Delicate Collection.

Chanel - We recommend Lovin my Bags' professional protection first and foremost.
Lamb: Most Delicate Collection
Caviar: So Natural Collection
Suede and shimmer leathers - Professional protection is recommended - maintenance products recommended for ongoing care.

Fendi - Most Delicate Collection is recommend for this smooth lamb skin.

Hermes: So Natural Collection for Birkin
Most Delicate for smooth calf.

Jil Sander - 2 tone calf leather - Protect and seal with Pre-Treatment. For maintenance Most Delicate Collection

When cleaning the bag clean the white fisrt and then the black leather - be careful of dye transfer while cleaning.

L.A.P.A. For this croco stamped high gloss leather - Beauty & Shine Collection

Louis Vuitton: Vachetta Collection for all natural cow leather and vachetta leathers.
Most Delicate Collection for the LV Empreinte and EPI leathers.

Mulberry : Buffalo Leather So Natural Collection

Rebecca Minkoff - With color combinations you should protect the lighter colors and seal the darker colors

We recommend Pre-Treatment for all leather colors. For cleaning and maintenance So Natural Collection.

See by Chloé - Pre-Treatment for the initial protection - Most Delicate Collection for maintenance.

Valentino Garavani - Most Delicate or So Natural Collection -

Versace - Pre-Treatment for initial protection - Most Delicate Collection for maintenance

1. Do NOT use hand creams or lotions on your leather. Even though these are great for your skin, they contain mineral oils and waxes that are not compatible with leather. You may get a darkening effect that you desire, but it will attract dirt and soil. Oils except for sulfanated oils will cause leather to rot over time.
2. Do NOT use lanoline leather creams/conditioners - the lanolin oil rots leather and makes restoration virtually impossible.
3. Do not use Saddle Soap under any circumstance!! Too harsh for handbag leathers - pH over 10 which causes pH damage to leather over time.
4. Do NOT use baby wipes, or any other wipes on this type of leather as it may stain.
5. If you get oil on your handbag, put corn starch on it immediately. Rub it in to absorb the oil. Use a light source to create heat for faster absorption of the oil into the cornstarch. Brush off with a soft toothbrush or cloth.
6. For ink stains and other dirt, use a white eraser and erase the spot (do not use too much pressure - and check to see if the color is coming off). Usually if you get the ink right away you can remove all of it. Ink migrates into the leather fibers so once it is set, you need professional care.
7. For water stains, there is really no at home solutions unfortunately. However it can be fixed by a professional leather technician. Use a protection-treatment on your handbag as soon as you get it. There are a few available: 3M based products can work if you are looking for a spray on option (this option wears off fairly quickly and must be reapplied regularly); Lovin My Bags protection products is formulated as a rub on and protect from OIL and Water.
8. Do NOT use any leather cleaners created for car leather or furniture leather on your unfinished leather bags as they may stain and usually are soap based making them too high on the pH scale.

FINISHED HANDBAG LEATHERS (do not darken with water)

1. For ink stains: use a white eraser right away.
2. Do NOT use alcohol to remove ink stains. As you can see from the photo it does not work.
3. Do NOT use saddle soap. It is very alkaline (pH over 10) and will attach the leather finish and affect the pH of the leather. Good for saddles which are much harder and thicker than handbag leather.
4. For other spot soiling use the white eraser, it is effective in removing many different types of dirt
5. For oil stains, use corn starch. Rub in; let corn starch absorb the oil. Use a light bulb to create some heat, this will facilitate the absorption of the oil into the cornstarch. Brush off with a soft tooth brush. Repeat until all oil has been removed.
6. Keep OUT of direct sunlight .
7. To remove odor from handbags, place a container of baking soda inside the bag. The larger the surface area the better. Heat will help release the odor, so the baking soda can absorb it. You may have to change out the baking soda a couple of times. Lovin my Bags odor out bag candies are guaranteed to remove smoke odors!

If you have any leather related questions about your handbags, please feel free to contact us, we will gladly give you all the advice we can to help you!
Lovin My "Bag Ladies"!

Barbara

Lovin My Bags' Pre-Treatment product protects stain prone and sensitive leathers from oil, water stains as well as soiling- making leather cleanable. Don't take any chances with your LV - it needs to be treated and the Pre-Treatment is the ultimate protection for Vachetta - what a product!!

The Pre-Treatment can be used on all leathers to protect from oil and water stains without darkening or changing the feel of the leather - it is indispensable,

Louis Vuitton handbags such as the Speedy, Neverfull, Bowtie are designed with vachetta leather handles also known as natural cow hide or vegetable tanned leather. This leather is highly stainable and known for develping the famous honey colored "patina" which is a result of oxidation. This leather is susceptible to water stains and darkening of handles due to hand oils and the use of hand lotions. In order to avoid stains the leather should be protected with a non-darkening protection. All products should be tested in an inconspicuous area before using.

Lovin My Bags has dedicated 2 years to formulate exclusive products to protect and clean vachetta leather with the least amount of color change ( if many cases no color change at all). These "non-darkening" products are found in Lovin My Bags by Barbara's Vachetta Collectionwhich includes the Vachetta Cleanser, Vachetta Protectionand Vachetta Conditionerwith soil release.

How to clean: Apply a small amount of cleanser to cloth and apply over all the leather surface evenly. Concentrate cleaning in a circular motion where there are stains. Dry with hairdyer set to medium. Repeat if necessary. Can be used to clean coated canvas.
How to protect: Apply small amount of protection to applicator and apply evenly on leather - allow leather to be absorbed and avoid accumulation around stitches. Dry with hairdryer set to medium. Do not use on coated canvas.
How to condition: Apply small amount of conditioner and apply evenly on leather. Dry with hairdryer set to medium. Buff with soft cloth to restore sheen. Use on coated canvas to protect and condition.

For NEW vachetta leather we recommend treating the leather with Lovin My Bags by Barbara's Pre-Treatment to ensure ultimate protection from water and oil stains.

For more information contact Barbara@lovinmybags.com