There are numerous products to clean handbags, hydrate leather, or keep the interior in perfect condition, but when we acquire a luxury item that is also made with the best exotic skins. Here, we have doubts. As experts in luxury second-hand handbags, we want to help in this task, so let's go step by step.
Our best advice is to go to a professional, the damage we can cause to the handbag due to ignorance can be irreparable, but if we want to give you several maintenance TIPS that can prevent your handbag from having to go through an expert.
Caring for and cleaning the exotic skin of a handbag
- Although this point is common in all handbags, with exotic skins, even more so. MOISTURE is our number 1 enemy. We must store handbags in a dry place. Skins like snake are very sensitive to moisture and can cause permanent scaling.
- Almost all of these types of handbags include a rain protector, but it may catch us by surprise wearing our jewel in the street and it gets wet. In this case, we will dry it gently with a clear, lint-free and absorbent cloth, we will not rub to avoid breaking the skin.
- We will NEVER use chemical products on the handbag, since exotic skins are treated naturally and those products can have adverse effects, such as color change, breakage or deformation.
- Python or lizard skins are also very sensitive to heat, so we should not expose them to direct sunlight or heat to avoid deteriorating the skin.
In addition, as a special point about these highly sought-after handbags, we must remember that many of them are special creations, full of decorations, such as feathers, beads, or stones. In which case, we must also be very careful not to lose any of the pieces and keep the creations of the great brands intact, such as Louis Vuitton with their crocodile Capucines, Hermès with their Kelly bags in different skins, or Gucci with their snake Sylvie, among other great handbags.
Maintenance of exotic skins
At Kewaybags, we always keep our handbags in conditioned displays, and large handbags or special creations in special places that guarantee the durability of the skins, avoiding direct light for long periods (such as in a regular shop window) and above all avoiding moisture.
Remember that a handbag is not only a luxury accessory anymore, it is a work of art that we must care for and protect. An investment that needs our love and attention.
For more tips, do not hesitate to consult us or stay tuned to our Blog, where you will find tips on how to store them in the closet, prepare for the change of season, or clean them.
