Satchels are described as sturdy and structured making it the ideal bag for people on-the-go but this certainly doesn’t give satchel owners an excuse to not take care of their bags!
For all the owners of
School of Satchel bags,
Purse Prime has got a treat for you! As our
Purse Partner for June, here is your very own
School of Satchel Care Guide made especially for your prized satchel! By following these steps, you not only keep your satchel leather in great condition but you are also assured of keeping your bag beautiful for a much longer time.
So to you, School of Satchel owner, we bequeath your care guide!
You will need:
Before Cleaning
- Always wash your hands before you start cleaning.
- Always shake the bottles well before using.
- Wrap bag hardware (such as zippers, buckles, etc), anything that is not leather, with artist tape to prevent it from coming in contact with the product which could lead to rusting
- Avoid the edges near the zipper because it may stain it.
Read First
- Apple Leather Cleaner is an aggressive cleaner that will quickly remove dirt and grime from leather that was not pre-treated.
- It is often necessary to use Apple Leather Cleaner multiple times for particularly stubborn stains which is why it is ABSOLUTELY necessary to follow up with Apple Leather Care Conditioner to reintroduce emollients that have been lost due to intense cleaning.
- It is highly recommended that an application of the Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent as a follow up after you have cleaned and conditioned your bag. The repellent acts as a barrier against water and stains which makes future cleaning so much easier.
STEP 1: APPLE LEATHER CLEANER
- Always do a test patch in a hidden area of the bag
o DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. While products have been tested on School of Satchel leather, this helps ensure that the cleaner is fully compatible with the leather. This step is required before cleaning any bag.
o This is especially important fir leather bags with special surface coatings.
o Using a clean, white cloth, apply Apple Leather Cleaner in pea-sized amounts to the leather
o Rub gently in circular motions to remove dirt or grime
o Wipe off excess product and buff gently with dry soft cloth before leaving the bag to dry for at least 4 hours
o Using a clean, white cloth, apply Apple Leather Cleaner in pea-sized amounts to the stain
o Rub gently in circular motions to remove stain
o You may need to repeat this step several times for particularly stubborn stains
o Wipe off excess product and buff gently with dry soft cloth before leaving the bag to dry for at least 4 hours
STEP 2: APPLE LEATHER CARE CONDITIONER
- Shake Apple Leather Care Conditioner well before use
- Use a clean, soft cloth and apply Apple Leather Care Conditioner liberally to the bag and let dry for about 20-30 minutes
- Your shine cloth should ideally be white and not colored to avoid color transfers to your bag
- Buff gently with soft brush
STEP 3: APPLE GARDE RAIN & STAIN REPELLENT
- Shake Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent before use
- Hold the can AT LEAST 6 inches away and spray mist over bag in an up and down motion
- Make sure you spray the entire bag, including leather trimmings
o For EXPRESS Spray : Let the bag dry for 20 minutes before wiping the remaining spray off the bag
o For DELUXE Spray : Spray one side of the bag and leave to dry with the sprayed side facing up for 24 hours. Repeat the above process for the other side.
STEP 4: ADMIRE THAT HAPPY SATCHEL!
- Slowly take out the artist tape from the bag hardware before storage or use
- Give yourself a pat on the back for a bag cleaning session – well done!
Now, your satchel is more than ready to be paraded around town! Don’t forget to print out your own School of Satchel Care Guide and remember that your bag can only be as pretty as you take time and care enough for them to be!
ON TOP OF THAT, for all the School of Satchel customers, a special discount awaits you! Get in touch with School of Satchel now to get your Purse Prime discount coupon.
Take Care Purse Pals!
