Well...I don't know if you should but I did. Last week I thrifted this leather Coach bag ($10.81) that was dirty and rusty in some places and was in big need of some good cleaning. I remembered this tutorial from The Elegant Bohemian on how she washed her leather bags and I decided to try it. I tossed the bag in the washer and hoped that it would work. After the bag was washed (in delicate cycle) I put it in the dryer for about 20 minutes (using the Air Dry setting/ no heat). Once I took it out it was still damp so I rubbed leather conditioner. I let it air dry a bit more and then repeated the step of applying conditioner. At the end I put a dry towel inside so it would keep it's shape and let it dry the rest of the night. It's completely dry and it looks much cleaner than before, in fact aside from a few minor stains it looks in excellent shape. If you want to try it I recommend following Serene's tutorial. Here are the before and after pictures.
Before
After
19 Responses to “Can you wash your Coach leather bag?”
That's great! I've washed up my thrifted bags with a soapy sponge and that's done the trick as well. Great find1
totally brave and amazing outcome! I will look again at a dirty bag!
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wow, looks so great! I've definitely been too afraid to wash the bags i've thrifted.
Wow! It looks fantastic! I would have never thought of that in a million years. Which is why I have so many dirty purses.....
Thank you for the fantastic idea with the peplum top, I really have to try that!
I was so sad I couldn't wear my skirt, but I'm sure it'll work that way! So thank you ♥
Wow, it really looks a lot better in the after pictures, I had no idea you could wash bags...
And congrats on finding such a cute bag in a thrift store, the ones I go to don't even have any bags at all! :)
Shey! Thanks girly for the mention! Your bag looks incredible!!!! Great job! Once a leather bag gets so bad, you really have nothing to lose, eh? Serene
I soo want to try this - just have to find me a leather purse.
I am so much excited after reading your blog. Your blog is very much innovative and much helpful.
Ooo, I might have to try this. Great results!
Wow. I had no idea it was possible to wash leather handbags! The purse looks awesome now!
Fabulous job! Never knew you could wash bags & dry them! Wow! It lookss almost new!
Awesome, thanks for sharing your experience with washing the bag. It looks fantastic afterward! Your blog is lovely =)
xoxo,
Suzie Q
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cool.............i always wondered, usually i take a damp soapy rag and hand scrub, but i think your method might be better!
I must try that! Thanx for sharing <3
Tye
http://www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing the info here. Keep up the good work. All the best.
That's kind of magical, I would be so nervous to try it.
Great tip. Can you provide the name of the leatherr conditioning you used? Thanks!
Simplybee I used Bick 4 from the Bickmore brand, it's really good, it's not cheap but it definitely helps keep leather supple. I use it in all my leather goods and the bottle lasts a long time. =)
Thanks for sharing the post here. Keep up the good work. All the best.
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