How to Clean a Fabric Handbag

Published: Aug 22, 2009
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
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How to Clean a Fabric Handbag

Handbags are fashionable and practical, but a dirty handbag is never in style. Whether your purse is old or new, you'll want to keep it clean. If your handbag is made from velvet or silk, you'll want to have it professionally cleaned at your local dry cleaners, but for most fabrics you can give clean it yourself

Empty your handbag completely. Remember to empty out any pockets.

Use the vacuum hose to vacuum any dirt at the bottom of the bag. Don't forget to vacuum the pockets.

Apply the fabric spot remover to any visible spots or stains.

Use the warm water and detergent to spot clean your handbag. Blot, instead of scrub the stain so as not to spread it. If there is a large amount of grime, you may hand wash your handbag in a sink of warm water. You may use a toothbrush to rub out stubborn stains.

Take your handbag to the dry cleaners if you do not want to clean your handbag in water, or if the care instructions specifically recommend against hand washing.

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Shelley Kishpaugh

Shelley Kishpaugh has written numerous articles for Demand Studios and Helium on a wide variety of topics, and she is currently writing a children's book. Kishpaugh received a B.S. in psychology from the University of Colorado and has been…

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