How to properly maintain your bag and extend its service life

Bags are not only fashion items, but also good companions in daily life. Whether it is a luxury brand handbag or a canvas bag for daily use, reasonable maintenance can extend their service life and keep them in brand new condition. Here are some practical bag maintenance tips to help you take care of your beloved bags.

1. Precautions in daily use
   Avoid excessive weight
   Although bags are beautifully designed, they have weight limits. Overloading may not only deform the bag, but also damage the shoulder straps or metal accessories. Try to avoid stuffing the bag too full to maintain the original beauty of the bag’s lines.

Stay away from sharp objects
Make sure there are no sharp objects inside and outside the bag to prevent scratching the surface or tearing the lining. You can put items such as keys and pens in a small bag and then put them in the bag.

Avoid contact with moisture and chemicals
Bags, especially leather handbags, are most afraid of erosion by water and chemicals. Try to use leather bags as little as possible on rainy days. If they are accidentally stained with water, they should be wiped gently with a clean soft cloth immediately. Do not use a hair dryer to accelerate drying to avoid damaging the material.

2. Tips for cleaning bags
   Leather bag cleaning
   Use a special leather cleaner or colorless hand cream and gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth.
   Avoid direct cleaning with water to prevent the leather from hardening or discoloring.
   Canvas bag cleaning
   Gently wipe the stains with warm water and neutral detergent, then wipe the detergent residue with a damp cloth, and finally dry naturally.
   It is not recommended to use a washing machine to wash to avoid deformation or fading.
   Special material bag cleaning
   Suede material: Use a special suede brush to gently brush off surface stains.
   Metal accessories: Wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a small amount of metal cleaner to avoid rubbing too hard.
3. Precautions for storing bags
   Maintain shape
   When the bag is not used for a long time, you can stuff dustproof paper or soft fillers inside to prevent the bag from deforming.
   Use dustproof bags
   When storing bags, it is best to put them in the original dustproof bags to avoid direct exposure to the air to accumulate dust or moisture.

Avoid direct sunlight
Store the bag in a cool and dry place to avoid direct sunlight that may cause fading or cracking of the leather.

Regular ventilation
Bags that have been stored for a long time need to be taken out for ventilation regularly to prevent odor or mildew.

4. Solutions to common problems
   Leather bag scratches
   Minor scratches can be repaired by gently applying a small amount of hand cream with your fingers. Deep scratches are recommended to be handled by a professional leather care shop.

Metal parts oxidation
You can wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in a small amount of metal cleaner, but avoid letting the cleaner come into contact with the leather part.

Remove odors
Putting an activated carbon bag or a small bag of baking soda in the bag can effectively remove odors. Avoid using perfume to cover up the smell to avoid damaging the bag material.

5. Regular professional care
   For expensive luxury bags, it is recommended to send them to a professional care shop for deep cleaning and maintenance every year. They can deal with some difficult-to-remove stains and deeply nourish the leather.

With the above simple and practical tips, your bag will not only look brand new, but also accompany you for a longer time. Maintenance is the best investment in your beloved items. Spend a little time and energy on them, and you will find that their value far exceeds your expectations!