Purse Care Tips

I love purses, but I am notoriously terrible at taking care of them. Right now, I have a line of them, still containing paper and cards, on my shelf. When they get too messy to handle, I sometimes don't clean them out, but seem to use my newest acquisition instead of giving them the proper care they need.

But now things are going to change, with these amazing handbag liners I found from Bananasoup.com. The VIP Classic Handbag Liner has 9 pockets and is available in pink, white, blue, tan, green, and other shades, too. These liners make it so easy for handbag owners to transfer the contents of their purses in one smooth motion. Transfer keys, cash, lotions, receipts, and pens from bags quickly, and keep your purse clean enough to store safely.

To get everyone motivated to keep their purses tidy, I've compiled top purse care tips:

1.Store your bag in a dust bag.
2.Stuff your bag to help it keep its shape. Use bubble wrap, which doesn't attract moths like tissue paper can.
3.Store your purses' chain handles inside the body of the bag. These chain handles can scratch leather.
4.If you have a purse with long straps and you plan to store it for a while, consider undoing the straps completely. The leather won't have an impression in it, and if you need to change the length, it will look new.
5.Don't use your bag as a resting place to write notes. I've learned this the hard way; they act almost like a desk blotter, and harder leathers may get an impression of your grocery list.
6.If you are hitting the sales or going grocery shopping, do not bring along one of your favorite bags. If you're shuffling your purse from arm or arm, resting it against things, or generally slinging it about, things can get ugly—fast.
7.Avoid handling your bags after using products like foundation or hand creams!
8.This might be obvious, but try to avoid bringing your nicest purses out when it's raining.
9.Be careful with your pens. It's worth carrying a pen in a special case inside your bags to prevent leaks, scratches, or any other mishaps.
10.Do not put your purse on the floor. Not only do some people consider it bad luck, but your purse will get incredibly dirty.

And the most important tip of all: if you carry a cream or white purse, do not wear it with dark denim. The deep indigo dyes will rub off onto the leather and stain it, and that’s a very disappointing thing to have happen during the first week of carrying your bag.

by Meieli Sawyer Detoni