Women's tricks and secrets, how to remove the smell from the bag

The bag is an addition to the image, so it should look neat and smell good.

If the product is saturated with foreign aromas, or begins to emit a specific smell immediately after purchase, you need to take measures.

Read about how to remove the smell from the bag (including a new one) in the article.

How to prepare a product?

Before proceeding with the removal of unpleasant odors, you need to determine the cause of its occurrence:

1. Contamination of the lining requires cleaning or washing the product.
2. If the lining is simply saturated with some kind of aroma, you can try to ventilate the accessory.
3. If the bag was originally sewn from low-quality raw materials, you need to use odor absorbers.

Before basic cleaning, you need to prepare an accessory. Main activities:

1. Check pockets and compartments. They should not contain any items and values.
2. Unscrew pockets to remove loose debris.
3. Clean the product from dust with a brush.
4. If contact with liquid substances is to be expected, all oxidizing parts are wrapped in polyethylene.

These simple measures will keep the attractive appearance of the product.

How to remove an unpleasant odor with folk remedies?

You can get rid of an unpleasant odor using folk methods. An indispensable tool in the fight against it is a mixture of soda and salt.

Use it as follows:

• two components are connected to each other in equal proportions;
• pour the dry mixture into the inner compartment and into all pockets;
• place the accessory in a plastic bag;
• after a week it is removed, the salt and soda are shaken out, aired during the day.

If the cause of the unpleasant smell is organic matter (fish, meat, etc.), then it is more difficult to cope with them, combined cleaning using potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide will be required.

Procedure:

1. Several crystals of potassium permanganate and 3 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide are dissolved in a liter of water.
2. The lining is treated with this solution. Apply it with a sponge.
3. After 15 minutes, the bag is rinsed with clean water, or wiped with a damp cloth to remove the remaining detergent.
4. The accessory is dried in the open air.

Weak acids - table vinegar or lemon juice - help to get rid of the unpleasant odor. Mode of application:

• dissolve 1 tablespoon of vinegar 9% or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a liter of water;
• with the help of a sponge or cotton pad, they process the accessory from the outside and from the inside, you do not need to wet the lining strongly;
• leave the bag open to ventilate for 3 days - during this time the acid will evaporate, taking with them extraneous aromas;
• if necessary, repeat the procedure.

Activated carbon can absorb the smell. This well-known and inexpensive sorbent is used even for those accessories that cannot be washed.

Procedure:

1. 10-15 tablets are ground into powder.
2. It is packaged in paper napkins or linen bags.
3. Place them in all pockets and compartments.
4. After 3 days, the coal is changed.

In general, it is water procedures that are the best way to deal with any odors. If the bag is made of a washable material, then this method is best.

Procedure:

• dissolve baby soap in cool water, it does not contain aggressive components that can ruin the product, it is convenient to use a liquid product;
• if the lining can be turned out, it is washed separately;
• then the product is processed outside, after which it is rinsed in clean water;
• to make the bag dry faster, it is stuffed with paper, which is regularly changed;
• when most of the moisture has been removed, the accessory is taken outside and left to ventilate.

It is impossible to keep the bag in water for too long, and it is better to refuse soaking. Otherwise, the parts fixed with glue will disperse. He will tell you how to wash your bag this article.

Special drugs

You can remove the smell using professional products specially designed for this purpose. Top 3 effective formulations:

Unicum

Cleaner for leather goods... It is produced in the form of a spray, used for manual processing of the product, does not require rinsing. The composition is based on nonionic surfactants. Price - 230 rubles.

Salamander Professional Foam Combi Cleaner

The product removes various impurities well and leaves behind a pleasant lime scent. The foam is applied to a napkin, which is used to wipe the desired area.

It can be used to care for bags made of:

• skin,
• suede,
• varnished products,
• textiles,
• nubuck.

The price is 450 rubles.

Nagara Aqua Beads Lavender Absorbent

The product is presented in a plastic container filled with gel beads. They are able to neutralize various types of odors, including from:

• food products,
• tobacco,
• shoes, etc.

The absorber will fill the bag with a pleasant lavender scent. To achieve the optimal effect, the granules are laid for a day. The product is produced in Japan. Price - 220 rubles.

If an absorber is used to eliminate the odor, then the bag must first be washed.

Features of neutralizing amber from different materials

Depending on the material from which the bag is made, the ways to eliminate the odor will differ:

1. Leather. Wipe the accessory made of smooth leather with a soft cloth. It can be soaked in clean water. To remove dirt, use a soap solution or a citric acid-based product (a teaspoon per liter of water). After completing the procedure, wipe the surface of the leather product with a dry cloth.
2. Suede leather. This delicate material does not tolerate contact with water and can only be cleaned with a dry method such as baking soda.
3. Leatherette or dermantin... Wipe the bag with a damp cloth. Use a soapy solution if necessary. Sorbents, such as activated carbon or soda, are placed inside the pockets.In this form, the product is exposed to fresh air for ventilation.
4. Textile. Cloth bags can be washed, but gentle cleaning agents are chosen. We recommend using liquid soap and liquid powder.
5. Lacquer bag... It is unacceptable to treat them with abrasive agents, even soda. For the care of such products, soft cloths and foams are used.

If a new handbag stinks inside

Sometimes even new bags smell bad. The reason most often becomes the use of low-quality materials, or a violation of production technology.

Also, the smell may appear as a result of improper storage or transportation of the accessory.

If the bag can be washed, then it is better to do it immediately after purchase... Dry and ventilate it in the fresh air for at least 3 days. Keep zips and pockets open and lining turned out.

If the material does not tolerate contact with water, then sorbents can be used. The most effective remedy is activated carbon. It is laid out in all compartments and changed regularly. Coffee and citrus rinds are good natural aromas.

The use of flavors

Fragrances for bags - these are sachets filled with some odorous substance... You can put aromatic herbs, orange or lemon peel, cotton wool soaked in essential oil in the bag.

Coffee beans have a bright and rich aroma. They are used in a ground form, laying in an accessory for several days.

Helpful information

Tips for removing bad odor from your bag:

1. Before you start cleaning the bag with a new product, you need to test the composition in an inconspicuous area to track the reaction.
2. Do not store or carry food in your bag.
3. Acids in the form of vinegar and lemon juice should not be used to treat dark bags. They can cause discoloration.
4. If the bag can't get wet, you can try stuffing it with paper or newspapers and letting it sit for 24 hours.

You will find a lot of useful and important information about removing various unpleasant odors from objects and surfaces in this section.

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Conclusion

The smell from the bag is removed using folk methods or professional means. After the problem is solved, you can add a pleasant scent to the accessory using sachet bags.