https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859623 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:52:44 +0000 Anonymous 859623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your story made my day and I will have to try this with an old brown hobo bag that isn't really my style any more, but is just right with some outfits. You bag came out beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859612 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:43:48 +0000 Caro in Oz 859612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859399 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:07:48 +0000 qfbrenda 859399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm so glad that worked for you though I think I'm too chicken to try it. What a gorgeous Fossil! (says the Fossil lover) And great news on that ring. Not everyone would return it, though they should, so yay for you for doing so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859394 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:01:01 +0000 ClaraT 859394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must have accidentally hidden the photo...hope it shows up now (and sorry about that). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859384 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:50:20 +0000 Glory 859384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find and a great story! I had no idea you could wash a handbag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859366 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:38:01 +0000 JAileen 859366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wash handbags all the time, but by hand, never in the machine, and never in the dryer. Your outcome was great (I saw the pic before it disappeared)! I let mine dry slowly, with towels stuffed inside to help shape them. I generally use several coats of Lexol conditioner starting when the bag is still a little damp, and finish with Leather 'N Rich. This can darken the bag so might not be appropriate on a red bag, for example. I just washed a red Fossil a week or so ago that looked very dry and faded, and now is much brighter with just the Lexol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859348 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:23:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 859348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - fantastic Clara!</p> <p>Yes, I'd like to see the picture too if possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859343 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:21:12 +0000 Anonymous 859343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Picture has been hidden, could you show it again so we can see? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859334 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:13:58 +0000 ClaraT 859334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A word of caution: Although washing worked well for me, my investment was minimal so I felt the risk was worth it. The bag is good leather, well made (so it didn't fall apart), and not a bright color. I think all those things helped make this a success story.</p> <p>I would just advise anyone who is thinking about washing something that is leather to make sure they are willing to take the risk that this might not work for everything... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859311 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:00:25 +0000 Anonymous 859311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the bag looks great. Sweet story about the return of the heirloom ring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859306 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:56:26 +0000 Thistle 859306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story! And I bet your neighbor is so happy you found the ring!</p> <p>I didn't know you could wash leather either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859300 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:50:48 +0000 Day Vies 859300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! There are two winners. I never knew you could wash a leather purse. WOW! I have a lime green fossil wallet that I adore. I think I'll give it a try. Thank you for posting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859292 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:47:55 +0000 cciele 859292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! Glad you found the ring. And the leather on the purse looks so good -- I had no idea you could throw in in the washer. I'll have to try that with one of my spotted purses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/washing-a-leather-purse-my-experiencekarma#post-859287 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:43:55 +0000 ClaraT 859287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This weekend I snagged a Fossil purse for $5 from a garage sale down the street. It was in good shape, but it had a few spots was in need of TLC. After researching this on YLF (thanks, guys!), I *washed it* on the hand wash setting in my washer on cold with a tablespoon of regular detergent + a few beach towels as a cushion. Dried it for 10 minutes in the drier on warm (with the towels) which completely dried the lining, then placed it in a warm spot with a towel inside. Spots are gone, and after a coat of mink oil (standard stuff), it looks beautiful: clean, lustrous, and nearly perfect.</p> <p>The karma bit: after the dryer, I felt a lump in an inside pocket. Yep, an old ring set with small rubies that thankfully made it through the whole process intact. Rushed it down to my neighbor--it was an heirloom she thought she'd lost. Made both of our days. Lesson learned: search your stuff really, really well before selling it. </p>