Comments on: How to Clean a Leather Purse

By: Dasha

Dasha — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:39:27 +0000

I have a white leather purse, and with time the leather has started to turn gray. There are no stains, just smudges from daily wear. I’d like to be able to see the clean white leather again!

By: tabitha

tabitha — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:41:16 +0000

i used the tip above for ink spots on leather purses, and it totally smeared the color of my leather- the ink is gone but the area where the ink was is all smudged. it was a $350 dooney and bourke. UGH!

By: L-Anne

L-Anne — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:51:35 +0000

To Robin with grease stained purse. Magic eraser is better used as a LAST resort, only because it can be the cause of future leather problems. The best method of removing grease from leather (or cloth) is to completely cover the spot with corn starch, patting it into the stain as you apply. For best results, try to remove grease from leather as soon as possible, the older the stain the longer the corn starch will have to remain on the spot for the grease to be absorbed. After a suitable amount of time on the grease stain (an hour, perhaps) remove corn starch completely (but gently), by using a soft brush. More than one application of starch is usually necessary, repeat above steps, if grease is not completely removed.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:47:13 +0000

I got a grease stain on my purse can I use the magic eraser go get it out? or is there a better method than just rubbing it with a towel?

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:33:24 +0000

I have big leather bag and my jerk cat urinated inside of it. The liner is what smells most, but the pee soaked a little onto the bottom of the leather part. How can I clean this without damaging the purse?

By: kal

kal — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:41:22 +0000

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is where it’s at! Just a little bit of water rubbed on to the stain with it and tada!

By: olga

olga — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:06:57 +0000

I just tried removing a pen stain from a dark tan colored leather bag…the rubbing alcohol really worked. Do not panic (like I did) at the “wet mark” left…it did go away when the leather dried!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:10:43 +0000

To condition your leather you can also polish it with a light coat of vaseline, works especially great for shining shoes