How to Clean a Beaded Purse

Cleaning a beaded purse may seem daunting, but with the steps below, you can have your purse restored with ease.

• Talcum powder
• A towel
• A feather duster
• A hair dryer

1. If you break any of the strings on the purse, it is likely that multiple beads come off.¹ Consider taking a picture of your purse first so that it can be repaired if a string breaks.
2. Inspect the purse for any fraying bead strings before cleaning and repair the strings if needed.²
3. Lightly dust the purse with talcum powder. The powder will absorb the dirt.²
4. Wrap the powdered bag in a towel for 24 hours.²
5. Gently brush away the powder with a feather duster or a hair dryer on the slowest setting.

• Spot clean the purse with club soda or dry cleaning fluid on a cloth. Dry the area immediately with a hair dryer to avoid water marks.²
• If a bead strand breaks, consider using dental floss to re-sew the beads so you don’t have to go get specialty jewelry string.³

1. The Stain and Spot Remover Handbook by Jean Cooper
2. How the Queen Cleans Everything by Linda Cobb
3. 99 Cent Solutions by Reader’s Digest