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Broken bag zip: what can you fix yourself?
A broken bag zip needs the right diagnosis. Check trapped fabric, the slider and the teeth before deciding...
Why is my leather bag sticky?
A sticky leather bag may have product residue or a damaged finish. Learn how to assess the surface,...
Hand sanitiser on a leather bag: what should you do?
Hand sanitiser on leather can leave residue or damage the finish. Learn what to do straight away, what...
How to clean your bag lining without soaking the leather
Clean your bag lining with care. Learn how to remove crumbs and small marks, identify the lining material...
Leather Bag Cycling: Rain, Wind and Keeping It Dry
Leather bag cycling every day means rain and wind eventually. Rain covers, wax protector, backpack or shoulder bag,...
Can You Put a Leather Bag in the Washing Machine?
Leather bag in the washing machine? No. Fats wash out, leather shrinks, glue lets go and colour runs....
Leather Bag Faded or Darkened by Sunlight: Fixing It
Leather bag faded from the sun? Vegetable-tanned leather goes darker, chrome-tanned leather fades. How to stop an uneven...
White Marks on Leather: Salt, Fat Bloom or Mould?
White marks on leather come from salt, fat bloom or mould. Here's how to tell them apart with...
Beige Leather Bag Care: Preventing and Removing Marks
A beige leather bag can pick up a blue tinge from your jeans fast. Here's how to prevent...
Suede Bag Cleaning and Protecting: A Step-by-Step Guide
Suede bag cleaning in seven steps: drying, brushing, erasing shine, steaming, vinegar for wet marks and spraying a...
Remove water stains from leather without leaving rings
A drop of water often leaves a dark ring behind. Why this happens and how to remove the...
How to care for a leather belt so it stays beautiful for years
A belt endures more than most bags: bending, pulling, and perspiration. Here’s how to keep it supple and...
