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The Art of Restoration: How To Restore Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
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items I’m often asked how to clean and restore preloved vintage luxury bags. Here, I’m sharing multiple step-by-step guides on the best methods and some products to use. They're super helpful!
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Cleaning Product How-To Guides
Step-by-Step Restoration Guides
Cleaning Product How-To Guides
These guides show you how to use specific products to clean and restore preloved vintage luxury bags.
I love the stain remover for covering large areas, like the interior bottom on a thrifted handbag.
How We Use OxiClean MaxForce Gel Stick for Stain Removal on Our Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
This is a great spot-stain remover. Works SO good on removing ink pen stains!
How a Tide Stain Stick Helps Us Gently Remove Tough Stains from Our Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
I don't what I did with my life before getting this hand vac. OMG, it is SO good in small, tight areas!
Why a Handheld Cordless Vacuum Is an Essential Tool for Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
These are a must have in my cabinet. I use them for almost every cleaning process.
How Microfiber Towels Are Essential to Our Restoration Process for Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
This stuff stinks, but it is so, so good at removing tarnish from brass. I use it exclusively on 30+ year old brass and it makes it look brand new - highly recommend!
How Brasso Metal Polish Helps Us Clean Brass Hardware on Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
Highly recommend this leather conditioner. Super gently and effective. Makes the restoration process a dream.
How We Use Apple Leather Conditioner on Our Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags to Give Them a New Life
Cleaning wipes without alcohol are the first step to tackling dirt, grime and staining on leather and fabric. I highly recommend these for restoring handbags!
How WaterWipes Help Us Give Restored Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags a Fresh Start
Great tutorial on how to clean vintage suede handbags.
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Suede Interiors in Preloved Vintage Luxury Bags
Step-by-Step Restoration Guides
Check out our step-by-step tutorials on cleaning and restoring preloved vintage luxury handbags and purses—perfect for beginners!
This is a good tutorial for restoring a pebble grain leather bag.
How to Clean & Restore a Dooney & Bourke Pebble Grain Leather Crossbody Bag
You have to be careful when cleaning 30+ year old AWL. This guides shows you how to do it, safely!
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Equestrian Crossbody Bag
Great tutorial for a beginner!
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Small Essex Crossbody Bag
Great way to clean a vintage Y2K coated canvas bag!
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Y2K Shoulder Bag
East process for cleaning pebble grain leather!
How to Clean & Restore a Dooney & Bourke East-West Slouch Shoulder Bag
A step-by-step tutorial on restoring a leather tote bag.
How to Clean & Restore a Dooney & Bourke Pebble Grain Leather Tassel Tote
This is a great way to clean old, worn suede on a vintage handbag.
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Bag
If you need to clean exotic leather, this step-by-step guide shows you how!
How to Clean & Restore a Luxury Coach Bag
By far the easiest tutorial on removing stains from a designer canvas bag!
How to Clean & Restore a Luxury Coach Signature Bag
Great tutorial on cleaning canvas and leather at the same time.
How to Clean & Restore a Coach Madison Audrey OP Art Satchel
Great tutorial on cleaning very old vinyl canvas on a vintage Coach bag!
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Coach Slim Vinyl & Leather Tote Bag
Removing stains from suede is no easy fete. This step-by-step guide show you how I tackled it.
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Medium Essex Bag
This is a thorough DIY tutorial on how to clean a vintage Dooney!
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Buckle Zip Top Crossbody Bag
If you've ever wanted to know how to clean and remove stains from a jacquard designer hand bag, this step-by-step guide walks you through the process!
How to Clean & Restore a Coach Poppy Embroidered Handbag
This is a simple guide on how to clean a vintage Essex handbag!
How to Clean & Restore a Vintage Dooney & Bourke Small Black Essex Bag