A bag

A woman's best friends are not only diamonds, but also their handbags. These accessories are the constant companions of most ladies. Therefore, it is not surprising that they tend to get dirty.

Care rules will differ depending on what material the product is sewn from. What matters is its color and degree of pollution.

Read about whether it is possible and how to wash a bag in a washing machine and manually, how to do it without harm to it, read the article.

Is it washable?

The easiest way to remove dirt from your bag is to machine wash it. However, not every piece will survive this treatment.

Bag not recommended for automatic washing in the following cases:

1. The product has a metal frame that cannot be removed.
2. The bag is connected to the mains or has internal batteries (cooler bags).
3. The accessory is made of materials that do not tolerate prolonged contact with water. These include: leather, leatherette, suede, velor.

To get rid of doubts, you need to read the instructions for caring for your bag. Information on washing methods is indicated on the label.

If the thing cannot be washed in a typewriter, then the corresponding icon will be displayed on it (a circle inside a square, crossed out by two lines). When there are no strict restrictions, automatic washing is the best option to save time.

Washing in a washing machine

Washing your bag in a typewriter is the easiest way to freshen it up and get rid of dust and stains.

Procedure:

1. Remove all things from the bag, turn it to the wrong side, shake out small debris.
2. Pay special attention to the seams. If necessary, they are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
3. Remove visible stains from the surface of the product by wetting the dirty areas and walking over them with a soapy sponge. Rinse under running water.
4. Close all pockets with a zipper, place the bag in a laundry bag.Its use will avoid damage to the machine if the metal fittings come off during active rotations.
5. Select a suitable washing program. The delicate mode is optimal. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees. It is recommended to disable spinning.
6. Pour in detergent, press the "start" button.
7. Wait until the end of the cycle, remove the accessory from the drum, unfasten the zippers and send it to dry.

It is recommended to use liquid or capsule detergents for washing, as the powder may leave streaks. It is less washed out from fabrics, especially at low water temperatures.

Manually

Hand wash allows you to clean the bag from dirt gently and without harm to its rigid frame, if any.

This procedure is carried out as follows:

1. Dilute soapy water or other detergent in a basin.
2. Take all things out of the bag, shake out the trash.
3. Soak accessory in water, leave for 30-60 minutes.
4. Rub the stains with a soft brush or a soapy sponge.
5. Drain off dirty water, rinse the product.
6. Let the water drain, send the accessory to dry.

You cannot wring out the bag. Before sending it to the dryer, just shake the product over the bathtub to smooth out the wrinkles.

How to clean the inside?

The lining of the bag often gets dirty. You can deal with the problem as follows:

• warm water is collected in the basin;
• dissolve powder in it;
• lower the lining in water, rub the material with light movements (you can remove dirt with your hands, or use a soft brush);
• rinse the cloth with clean water, pat dry with a towel and dry.

If an unpleasant smell remains after washing, you can get rid of it with the help of coffee beans. They are left inside the accessory for several days.

The lining fabric is often very thin. In order not to damage her, you need to control the friction force and refuse to use hard brushes.

Features for different types of products

Depending on the material from which the accessory is sewn, as well as on its purpose, the rules for caring for it will differ. There are bags that can be machine washed, and there are products that become unusable from contact with water.

For laptop

The product for storing and transporting a laptop in a washing machine is not processed... Such products have a rigid frame, therefore, during the intensive rotation of the drum, they lose their shape. Hand wash is preferred.

Procedure:

1. Eliminate all existing damage, sew up loose seams, shake out debris.
2. Dilute soapy water in a basin. For stubborn dirt, use a stain remover such as Vanish Gold.
3. Soak the product for half an hour.
4. Clean all parts carefully with a soft brush.
5. Rinse the accessory, dry naturally.

The laptop bag cannot be wrung out even by hand. It can deform.

Sports

Sports bags need to be washed more often than others, so most of them are sewn from materials that can be processed automatically (denim, nylon, tarpaulin, cotton with the addition of synthetics).

Procedure:

• clean the product from the inside and outside, turn it on the wrong side;
• place the accessory in a laundry bag;
• select the "delicate wash" mode by turning off the spin, or by reducing the speed to 500 rpm;
• wash the product, dry it in natural conditions.

The bottom of the sports bag can be reinforced with cardboard inserts. Remove them before washing.

Knitted (from yarn)

Fabric bags are not afraid of washing in an automatic mode. However, before proceeding with the removal of contamination, you need to familiarize yourself with the information that is indicated on the accessory tag. If machine wash is acceptable, follow the above procedure.

To prevent the product from deteriorating and losing its shape, you must not violate the basic rules:

1. Do not wash the accessory in hot water. Bags made from natural fabrics can withstand processing at +60 degrees, but not higher.
2. The spin speed should not exceed 500 revolutions.
3. In the presence of stubborn stains, pre-soak the product in warm soapy water.

The accessory is dried in natural conditions, without the use of thermal devices.

Leather

Leather goods should not be machine washed or hand washed. This material does not tolerate contact with water, with significant wetting, the skin loses its shape and stretches. Therefore, such an accessory is treated with a damp soft cloth soaked in soapy water.

Learn more about how to tidy up your favorite leather bag. here.

Refrigerator (thermal bag)

The cooler bag should not be machine washed as this will damage it. After such processing, the product will not be able to perform its function. Therefore, they clean it manually.

Since food is most often carried inside, it is necessary not only to remove dirt, but also to properly disinfect the accessory... To do this, use a vinegar solution.

For its preparation, 2 tbsp is diluted in 1 liter of water. l. vinegar 9%. They moisten a rag with it and carefully process the accessory from the inside. Read more about how to clean the thermal bag in this article.

Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fabric that is easy to clean with water. Basic rules for caring for an accessory made of this material:

• processing in hot water is prohibited, its temperature should not exceed 40 degrees;
• do not use bleaches and aggressive detergents, as polyester fibers can melt;
• it is forbidden to dry the product on heating devices and in the sun.

It is not recommended to rub the material too actively, so as not to provoke the appearance of holes. It is enough to dip the product in foamy water, sponge it and rinse it under running water.

Leatherette

The leatherette bag is cleaned by hand. Procedure:

1. Unscrew the lining, wash it in soapy water, rinse.
2. Moisten a sponge in it, process the accessory from the outside.
3. Wipe the surface with a clean, damp cloth.
4. Dry the product naturally.

It is not recommended to completely soak the bag. Leatherette, like its natural counterpart, is afraid of contact with water, so the treatment should be gentle.

To remove stains do not use:

• stain removers,
• alcohol-containing solutions,
• laundry soap,
• acetone,
• acids and other aggressive compounds.

Suede

The suede bag cannot be machine washed or hand washed. This product is cleaned with steam.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Turn on a steamer or iron.
2. Steam the contaminated areas.
3. Remove stains with a brush.
4. Allow the fabric to dry, straighten the pile.

You can steam a suede bag over a pot of hot water. During cleaning, do not rub the product strongly so that the fabric does not deform.

Velor

The velor bag is not recommended to be machine washed. Due to aggressive friction, bald patches may appear on the product. It is possible that the accessory will lose its shape. Therefore, it is better to clean the item by hand.

Procedure:

• dilute liquid detergent in a bowl of warm water;
• soak the bag by lightly rubbing its surface with a sponge;
• rinse the accessory and dry it.

We take into account the color

The washing process is influenced by the color of the bag. The main recommendations are shown in the table:

How to deal with tough stains?

If persistent stains appear on the bag, then you can get rid of them by the following means:

1. Lipstick, gloss and other greasy cosmetics easy to remove with rubbing alcohol or vodka. The stain is treated with a dry paper towel to absorb the excess.

   Alcohol is applied to a cotton pad and rubbed over the stain. When the fabric is dry, you need to evaluate the result. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

2. Stains and odors from food can be removed with baking soda. A gruel is prepared from it, which is applied to the fabric. After an hour, the stain is rubbed with a brush and rinsed with water.
3. Spilled perfume and lotion stains removed with hydrogen peroxide. It is applied to a cotton pad, with which the stain is rubbed. After 30 minutes, wash the area with soapy water.
4. Dirty fingerprints easily cleaned with ammonia.
5. Ink and paint marks can be removed with turpentine. It is applied to cotton wool, with which the stain is rubbed until it disappears.

How to dry?

Dry your bag thoroughly. If moisture remains inside, it can cause mold to form on the lining. An unpleasant musty smell will indicate it.

Getting rid of the fungus is difficult. Most often, the product has to be thrown away.

Basic drying rules:

• the lining should be turned outward;
• pockets are left open during drying;
• the product is not laid out in the sun;
• it is forbidden to dry the bag on heating devices.

Do not hang the product so that it does not lose its shape. It is necessary to spread the accessory on a flat surface, covering it with a cloth that will absorb excess moisture.

Important recommendations

Tips to take into account:

1. If your bag has melted candy or perfume is spilled, you do not need to wash the entire bag. It is enough to process the lining.
2. It is better to entrust an expensive branded accessory to professionals, having it dry cleaned.
3. The more delicate the fabric, the more gentle care should be.
4. Bags, parts of which are fixed with glue, are not recommended to be machine washed.
5. Do not use products containing chlorine or acids to remove stains.

Conclusion

The bag must be kept clean. Maintaining its well-groomed appearance is not difficult. It is enough to adhere to simple rules for washing the accessory so that it delights its owner for a long time.