How to prevent your handbags from moulding
Louis Vuitton advises that you never store your handbags in your wardrobe. Well that's all well and good, but if you don't live in a house with a spare room just for your bags.... how do you store them?
Image: Kylie Jenner in her handbag closet
Image: Kylie Jenner in her handbag closet
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
To prevent your leather handbags from getting mouldy, its important to understand how it get there in the first place. Anyone who lives in places that is hot and humid like Sydney, Brisbane, Hawaii, Singapore, Malaysia and most parts of Asia, well you know what I'm taking about.
The optimal growth temperature range for molds is 77°F to 88°F (20°C to 30°C), though some growth may occur anywhere between 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C).
Mildew or mold requires moisture. The optimal growth range for mildew is 70 to 93 percent relative humidity (RH).
The key to mold prevention is simply moisture control. Following are some moisture control tips to help to prevent your handbags from turning mouldy.
1. Air it at least once a month, avoid putting it a closet for too long. Let it bathe in sunlight during the most dry and not so hot hours of the day. The sun will kill the mold. In fact molds are just a type of mushroom that thrives in dark and wet conditions, and will die in the sunlight. Do not leave your bag outside during the night, humidity will worsen the situation.
2. If you put your handbag into a dust bag, make sure it is a breathable material. Avoid using dust bag that is made from man-made synthetics. All NIKKI WILLIAMS dust bags are made from 100% cotton, so they're a great place to store your bag.
3. Put dehumidifier in places where you store your handbags to reduce humidity. This seriously is the key. Mold doesn't like dry air. If you can, store your handbags in an air-condition area as cool air holds less moisture than warm air. If that isn't possible then heat the air in closets by keeping a light bulb burning, if there is one in the closet.
4. If you use your handbag out on a rainy day, make sure it is 100% dry before storing it.
5. After using your handbag, clean it. The first step is to empty it of its contents and dust. You can turn the bag inside out if it is soft, and use a lint roller to get to those hard-to-reach places. If your bag is crafted from hard-pressed, grained leather, wipe the exterior of the bag softly with a damp paper towel or an alcohol-free baby wipe ( using general baby-wipes may damage to the color, dry the leather out, create a build up of grease). If it is made from natural or untreated leather, or if it is exotic or suede, then dust it with a dry paper towel. For more serious issues, take it to a professional.
OH NO! MY BAG IS COVERED IN MOLD
If your bag does get moldy, the best thing to do is take it to a professional cleaner. If there's not one in your area then here's a few home-helpful tips for removing mold from your leather goods.
Please Note: We don't recommend cleaning bags yourself and that you should always seek professional advice, but we know that's not always possible so we've put together a guide on the best way to clean mold at home. We ask that you please use caution and do a spot clean ( like on the inside the bag) before applying any cleaning solutions.
1. Lay an old sheet outside in a sunny location. Place the open bag on the bed sheet. Allow the sunshine to kill the mold and bleach mold stains as the bag airs out for two to four hours. The sun will kill the mold.
2. Vacuum the dead mold spores from the bag. Use a hose attachment to clean along the seams and other grooves and crevices. Throw out the vacuum bag afterward so mold spores aren't transferred to other surfaces.
3. Mix a small amount of vinegar (if you don't have vinegar you can use lemon juice). With a damp cotton cloth softly swipe upon the moldy area. Do not overdo with water, the cloth should be just damp. Excessive use of water could damage the bag.
4. Put your bag in the non-direct sunlight to dry it out. Direct sunlight can dry out your leather. However its important to make sure it is 100% dry before storing.
5. Ensure that you remove mold and mold spores from the storage area, by cleaning with vinegar or a specialised mold killing cleaner (we've heard that bleach only bleaches mould, it doesn't kill it!).
We hope this helps!
Comments
Beagaddewly said:
online casino real money slots for real money online casinos
lealaypsulp said:
play slots online best online casinos online gambling free online slots https://onlinecasinogameslots21.com/ – casino online slots
lealaypsulp said:
date sites https://tinderdatingww.com/# – online dating site dating app date sites christian dating for free
uttelaAmouphal said:
https://tinderdatingww.com/# match dating best dating sites best dating websites dating site
Slitteegype said:
https://tinderdatingww.com/# adult dating sites top dating sites free dating websites asian dating
Slitteegype said:
cbd oil for sale cbd oil store medterra cbd full spectrum cbd oil http://cbdoinlinexo.com/# – hemp cbd
NigoLiakdog said:
slots games slots games free real money casino big fish casino
uttelaAmouphal said:
http://cbdhempoildk.com/# cdb oils http://cbdcreamshs.com/# – cdb oils cbd pure
uttelaAmouphal said:
slots online https://casinogamesvol.com/ – play slots free casino games real money casino slots online
NigoLiakdog said:
online dating free online dating chat plenty of fish dating site badoo dating site
NigoLiakdog said:
cbd oil online http://cbdtincturesew.com/# – buy cbd cbd pure cbd hemp
Beagaddewly said:
best dating web sites https://tinderdatingww.com/# – online dating site free online dating squirt dating
lealaypsulp said:
http://cbdcreamshs.com/# buy cbd http://cannabisoilstoretv.com/# – buy hemp oil buy cbd oil online
NigoLiakdog said:
online casino bonus https://onlinecasinogameslots21.com/ – best online casino online casino real money slot games casino online
uttelaAmouphal said:
russian dating https://tinderdatingww.com/# dating site free dating websites dating site
lealaypsulp said:
dating website https://tinderdatingww.com/# – absolute dating dating app online dating site
Slitteegype said:
hookup sites free online dating chat dating website
uttelaAmouphal said:
https://casinoslotsonlinems.com/ no deposit casino big fish casino online casinos free casino games
Beagaddewly said:
cashman casino slots play online casino play casino
Beagaddewly said:
free online slots https://playonlinecasinogit.com/ – free casino games vegas casino slots free online slots
Slitteegype said:
free casino games online casino games vegas casino slots https://freecasinoslotsnow.com/
NigoLiakdog said:
https://tinderdatingww.com/# facebook dating free dating websites free online dating tinder dating app
Slitteegype said:
online casino bonus https://online-casinovice.com/ casino play casino blackjack casino slots
Beagaddewly said:
https://tinderdatingww.com/# dating site for gay teen interracial dating adult dating tinder dating site
Beagaddewly said:
cbd oil near me cbd drops cbd oil near me
Slitteegype said:
free slots games https://onlinecasinosam.com/ – online slot games online casino bonus free slots https://casino-onlinelife.com/
lealaypsulp said:
play slots play slots vegas slots online
lealaypsulp said:
online casino bonus https://casinorealmoneybigbet.com/ no deposit casino casino online slots online casino
uttelaAmouphal said:
free online slots https://casinogamesmgc.com/ – casino online play casino free casino games slots online
NigoLiakdog said:
https://casinorealmoneyai.com/ no deposit casino https://onlinecasinogameslots21.com/ – big fish casino play online casino
Beagaddewly said:
online gambling https://casino-onlinelife.com/ – online casino bonus online casino best online casinos
lealaypsulp said:
cashman casino slots real casino slots cashman casino slots online casino games
NigoLiakdog said:
free slots https://casino-onlinelife.com/ – best online casino casino real money online casinos
Slitteegype said:
cbd for sale buy cbd oil cbd gummies walmart cannabis oil http://buycbdoilget.com/#
uttelaAmouphal said:
cbd oil for sale http://hempcbdoilgh.com/# – best cbd buy cannabis oil cbd pure
uttelaAmouphal said:
casino play casino blackjack casino games play casino https://playcasinoslotsmatic.com/ – world class casino slots
NigoLiakdog said:
best online casino https://onlinecasinosam.com/ slots games free online slot games world class casino slots
NigoLiakdog said:
http://cbdtincturesew.com/# pure cbd cbd cream full spectrum cbd oil cbd tinctures
lealaypsulp said:
cbd hemp http://buycbdoilget.com/# – pure cbd cbd pills cbd drops full spectrum cbd oil
Beagaddewly said:
cashman casino slots online casinos casino online online gambling
uttelaAmouphal said:
slots free https://playslotstime.com/ – best online casinos free casino games online online casino bonus play slots
Slitteegype said:
real money casino real money casino free casino slot games casino game https://playcasinoslotsmatic.com/ – gold fish casino slots
Beagaddewly said:
casino blackjack casino bonus codes cashman casino slots
Slitteegype said:
casino bonus codes casino game online casino online casino https://nodepositcasinoffer.com/ – play casino
lealaypsulp said:
https://freecasinoslotsmatic.com/ slots casino games free slots vegas maryland live casino online vegas world
Slitteegype said:
free penny slots no download free penny slots 50 lions free slots free online casino https://freecasinoslotsmatic.com/ – free casino games online
Slitteegype said:
free slots free slots games online casino real money online slots https://playcasinogamesgate.com/
Beagaddewly said:
lady luck casino free games https://playcasinostyle.com/ – hollywood casino free slots hollywood free full casino games download
lealaypsulp said:
casino games https://nodepositcasinoffer.com/ slots online big fish casino free casino slot games
NigoLiakdog said:
caesars online casino free slot games with no download casino games slots free liberty slots casino