How to clean a polyurethane handbag?

boogaloop · 2015-05-11 11:31:25

Just bought a gorgeous clutch bag at a charity shop, but it needs a bit of cleaning. Label says 100% polyurethane external, internal is polyester (lining). I was going to start with a baby wipe, see how that goes but if that doesn't work, could I use a suede cleaner or what would be best please? It's a 3 colour block bag…

11-05-2015 12:31PM

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boogaloop

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Just bought a gorgeous clutch bag at a charity shop, but it needs a bit of cleaning. Label says 100% polyurethane external, internal is polyester (lining).

I was going to start with a baby wipe, see how that goes but if that doesn't work, could I use a suede cleaner or what would be best please?

It's a 3 colour block bag so I dont want to ruin it!

TIA

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#2 11-05-2015 12:56PM

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A damp cloth sounds like the best option given that it's plastic. See here for some suggestions.

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#3 12-05-2015 02:19PM

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Thanks for the reply. I tried damp cloth & then put a tiny amount of hand sanitizer (which contains alcohol), which seems to have done the trick

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#4 12-05-2015 10:59PM

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I'd be very careful with alcohol and plastics - alcohol can cause melting in plastics. Stick to simple soap and a damp cloth

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