Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Official Recommendations
• Method 2 of 3: An alternative manual cleaning method
• Method 3 of 3: Machine wash
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Official instruction
• Alternative manual cleaning
• Machine wash

You will want to keep your Longchamp designer bag in good condition for as long as possible, which means you will need to wash it in some way.Longchamp has an official line of detergents for their products, but there are also some alternative methods you might like.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Official Recommendations

1. 1 Apply Longchamp colorless cream where there are skin inserts. Use Longchamp colorless cream or other colorless creamy skin cleansing product on all areas of the skin on the bag.
   • Using a soft brush, lightly rub the leather parts of the bag with the cream.
   • After cleaning the skin, wipe off excess cream with a clean, soft cloth. Do this in short, circular motions while cleansing and buffing your skin.
2. 2 Clean the heavy-duty bag parts with soap and water. Some Longchamp bags are made of half thick fabric. Clean this material with a soft cloth or brush, use a little water and a neutral PH soap.
   • Use a mild soap that is free from dyes and odors.
   • Do not get water on the leather parts of the bag. Water can damage the skin on the bag.
   • Both the outside and the inside can be cleaned with soap and water. Make sure you take out all the contents of the bag before cleaning it.
3. 3 Let the bag dry. If you have cleaned the fabric with soap and water, let the bag sit in a well-ventilated area for several hours until it is completely dry.
   • Hang the bag by the handles. Hang it on a clothes hanger in a sunny place to speed up drying.
4. 4 Protect your skin with a water repellent agent. Since water can be harmful to your skin, we recommend using a leather conditioner after cleaning the leather parts of your bag.
   • Apply a small amount of water repellent to a clean, dry cloth and gently buff the skin in gentle circular motions. Continue doing this until the product is absorbed into the material.

Method 2 of 3: An alternative manual cleaning method

1. 1 Remove large stains from the surface with rubbing alcohol. For stains that cannot be removed with a cloth, such as ink stains, wipe the stain with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol.
   • Many stains such as grease disappear when you clean the entire surface of the bag with soap and water.
   • Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol, then scrub the surface of the bag with the swab until the stain disappears. Do this only where the stain is.
   • When finished, let the bag dry.
2. 2 Remove deep stains with a cream. When dealing with stains that are deeply embedded in the material, use a paste made from tartar and lemon juice.
   • Deep-seated stains can contain blood, wine, and other foodborne contaminants.
   • Mix one to one tartar and lemon juice, stirring until a thick paste is obtained. Apply a lot of this paste to the soiled area of ​​your bag and let it sit for 10 minutes.
   • After 10 minutes after that, wipe off the paste with a clean dry cloth.
3. 3 Prepare a mild soap solution. Mix 2 cups (500 ml) warm water with a few drops of mild, dye-free liquid soap.
   • This soap solution can be used to clean small dirt from leather bags or bags with leather items, no more than once a week.
   • Use a mild soap to minimize the possible risk of dehydration and consequently skin damage.
4. 4 Use a soft cloth to gently clean the bag. Dip a piece of this cloth in soapy water. Squeeze out excess water, then gently wipe off any dirt and grime from the bag.
   • Use this solution to clean the outside and inside of your bag. Make sure to take out all of the contents of the bag before cleaning it.
   • Moisten the leather parts of the bag only slightly. Do not wet them too much or submerge them completely in water.
5. 5 Polish dry. Start polishing the surface of the bag while it is still slightly damp using a soft, dry cloth. Continue until the surface is completely dry.
   • After you've dried your bags with a cloth, let it air dry for an hour, especially if you've cleaned the inside. The inside of the bag must be completely dry before you put anything in it.
6. 6 Restoration of leather parts using a vinegar solution. To prevent the leather parts from drying out and cracking, you need to treat them. You can make a special paste using table vinegar and linseed oil.
   • It can also repel future contamination.
   • Mix one to two unflavored table vinegar with linseed oil, stir well. Dip a clean, dry cloth into this solution and rub the entire surface of the leather bag in smooth circular motions.
   • Let the solution soak into the skin for 15 minutes.
   • After that, polish the skin with a dry, clean cloth.

Method 3 of 3: Machine wash

1. 1 Place your bag in the washing machine. Remove all of the contents from the bag and place it in an empty washing machine.
   • You can wash it yourself, or you can wash it with other things. Make sure any other items you put in the washing machine with your bag do not shed or damage the bag.
2. 2 Use a mild detergent. Regular liquid detergent will work as well, but if available, opt for a dye-free or odor-free product.
   • Use a delicate detergent to minimize the possible risk of damage to your skin.
   • If you are worried about washing your bag, do not use a regular detergent, replace it with a softer, natural cleaning product such as Sodasan Concentrate.
   • Use only 1/4 cup (60 ml) of soap for this wash.
3. 3 Set the machine for a delicate wash. The washing mode, as well as the temperature, should be delicate, so choose one of the most delicate modes on your washing machine, set the temperature to either cool or warm. After you have set the mode, turn on the machine.
   • Wool is fine, but delicate or hand wash will be better.
   • The water temperature should be low, about 4 ° C.
4. 4 Let the bag dry outdoors. After removing the bag from the washing machine, hang the bag by the handles on the clothes hanger and let it dry outdoors for 4 to 5 hours or until completely dry.
   • To speed up the drying process, you can dry the bag in the dryer at the lowest temperature setting. Put other items in there, such as large towels, to reduce the heat build-up on the bag itself. Dry the bag in this way for 5 to 10 minutes, then hang it out in the open air for another hour or longer.
   • You can speed up drying by hanging your bag in a sunny location.
5. 5 Wipe the leather parts with leather conditioner. Place some commercial leather conditioner on a clean, dry cloth and rub it into the leather.
   • The conditioner softens the skin and protects it from future stains and water damage.

Warnings

• Water can damage your skin, so you should be careful when using water to clean Longchamp bags or other leather bags.
• The only recommended cleaning method is the official one. Alternative cleaning options by hand, machine wash are generally safe, but are more likely to damage your bag, so use them at your own risk and with special precautions.

What do you need

Official instruction

• Longchamp colorless cream
• Soft brush
• Soft fabric
• Water
• Mild soap
• Hook
• Water repellent

Alternative manual cleaning

• Clean and soft rags
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton swab
• Lemon juice
• Cream of tartar
• Plastic bowl
• Spatula or spoon
• Water
• Mild liquid soap
• Table vinegar
• Linseed oil

Machine wash

• Washing machine
• Mild detergent, castor soap, or any other mild laundry detergent
• Hanger
• Skin conditioner
• Soft fabric