So, you have an exquisite leather bag that you have just bought and you are wondering how to maintain it’s quality. These quick tips will answer your questions as to how to care for an Italian lambskin handbag.

First let’s discuss this type of leather quality. Italian lambskin is buttery smooth and has a nice shiny surface. It can be a smooth skin or an embossed skin. Embossed skins are made from a stamping technique where extreme heat is used to stamp a particular pattern onto the leather. Patterns can reflect animals such as crocodile, lizard, ostrich, geometric or just about any other type of design.

*Fine leather bags should come with a dust protective fabric bag. This can be used to store your bag when not in use. When storing it’s ok to use tissue paper or a cotton fabric to fill bags. Filling the bag helps to retain it’s shape. Make sure to stuff pockets like front pouch pockets, (not coin pockets though). Store on shelf in upright position in a cool dry closet. or open shelving unit.

*Clean bag gently with a moist cotton cloth and warm water. Use a circular motion to catch any dust particles.

*Be careful of perfumes or hairsprays while dressing. Make sure that your bag is not exposed to any of these substances as it could leave a residue.

*Pens do have a tendency to leak as we know. In general be very careful of leaving ink pens in your bag especially old pens. If you’ve spent a lot of money on a nice bag you would not want to ruin it with an ink stain. There are some leather cleaning products that you can use. A popular brand is the Apple leather cleaner and conditioner.

*Refrain from using sharp objects in your bag. It’s best not to use any object that could poke a hole into the leather.

*If you’re caught in the rain and your bag gets wet, let it dry naturally and away from any heat.

Now that you have these tips, you can rest assured that your beautiful bag can be cared for. If something drastic happens, you can always seek a leather cleaning professional.

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