leather & waxed canvas bags handcrafted by Anna Holm

Leather care

 
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Leather Care

To clean -  use a soft cloth dipped into a solution of warm soapy water. Squeeze the water out and and gently wipe over the surface of the leather. Buff off any remaining water residue with a dry cloth.

For wee scuffs and scratches -  try rubbing the area with your finger first - sounds weird but it's true ! The oil on your skin may well be enough to cover minor blemishes. If you find there’s still a scrape that’s bothering you, try applying a small amount of neutral coloured leather care wax or neutral coloured shoe polish. Use a tiny amount, don’t go mad as you could alter the colour of your bag. Rub in a small amount, leave for a couple of minutes and buff off with a clean, soft dry cloth.

THINGS NOT TO DO

Don’t use products like baby wipes etc .. these won’t do your leather any favours.

Don’t use strong soaps or detergents - keep it mild.

Don’t scrub away at a mark - you might end up making things worse, keep it gentle.

If your bag gets wet, leave it to dry naturally and keep the hairdryer away from it.