How to Clean a Coach Purse

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You love your favorite Coach purse. Though it was pricey, it was worth it--you can wear it at night or use it during the day, and it gets compliments no matter where you go. There's just one small problem. You use your purse so often that it's starting to look dirty and stained. Are you looking for a way to clean your favorite purse without damaging it? If so, read on!

Method 1
Method 1 of 6:

Cleaning a Fabric Purse With Coach Cleaner

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  1. This cleaner will give you your best shot at having a new-looking purse. You can buy it online or at your local retailer. This method will work for the following types of purses: [1]
    • Classic Signature
    • Mini Signature
    • Optic Signature
    • Graphic Signature
    • Signature Stripe
    • If you want to claim a file at a warranty at your local Coach purse, the company may not grant your request if you don't try using its cleaner on your purse first.
  2. Find the soiled area and apply a small amount of the cleaner to a cloth and rub it into the product in small circular motions.
    • Blot it dry with a new cloth and do not use it until it is completely dry.
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Cleaning a Fabric Purse Without Coach Cleaner

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  1. Here's how to clean your purse without taking an extra trip to the coach store: [2]
    • Find the soiled area.
    • Gently dab the area without scrubbing it. This will keep the texture of the purse intact.
    • Remove excess cleaner by wiping it away gently with a clean, dampened cloth.
    • Blot the fabric dry with a third clean, white cloth and allow the fabric to dry completely.
    • If you're trying to remove a grease stain and it does not come out with soap and water, add a drop or two of dish detergent.
  2. Once you've dabbed the stain as well as you could, it's time to let the purse rest. [3]
    • Give it at least one hour depending on how wet it is.
    • Don't use it if the fabric is still wet because this can do further damage.
  3. Now that you've cleaned your purse, it's important to keep it clean in the future. Here's what to do:
    • Keep a package of baby wipes or a small piece of cloth in your purse.
    • When you notice a new stain, apply the wipes to the stain, or moisten the piece of cloth and do the same.
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Cleaning a Leather Purse With Coach Cleaner

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  1. You can get it from your local Coach store or from Coach's website. This will work for the following collections: [4] [5]
    • Soho Buck Leather
    • Soho Vintage Leather
    • Legacy Buck Leather
    • Hamptons Buck Leather
    • Polished Calf Leather
    • English Bridle Leather
  2. Rub the cleaner into the leather using gentle, circular motions.
  3. Allow the purse to dry for at least 30 minutes.
    • Rub the moisturizer onto the leather using a clean, dry cloth.
    • Wipe off the residue and buff the leather with a clean cloth.
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Cleaning a Leather Purse Without Coach Cleaner

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  1. Make sure the cloth isn't too wet so the purse isn't soaked. [6]
  2. Don't rub it in too hard. Gentle circular motions will do the trick. [7]
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Cleaning a Suede Leather Coach Purse With Coach Cleaner

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  1. Make sure the area is completely dry.
  3. Be gentle.
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Cleaning a Suede Leather Coach Purse Without Coach Cleaner

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  1. Locate the stain in your purse, and gently wipe it with the cloth to get rid of the stain. This method will work for the following purse collections:
    • Hamptons Suede
    • Hamptons Mosaic
    • Soho Suede
    • Chelsea Nubuk
    • Don't overdo it with the vinegar. Suede does not react well to too much liquid.
  2. Use a new clean cloth to dab the moist part of the purse.
    • Let it air dry in a cool dry place. Avoid the sun or any place that is too hot.
  3. Gently rub the eraser over the stain until it disappears.
  4. If the part that you cleaned now looks flat or lacks texture, apply a small metal brush to the surface in a circular motion to get it back into shape.
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    How do you clean a fabric leather purse with a trim?
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    It is best to hand wash the fabric part (use a stain remover and gentle soap or liquid detergent), focusing most on the dirtier parts. Spray carpet cleaner is another option for the fabric part of the bag. For the leather, this can be gently cleaned with soap (you can get soap made for leather cleaning), then replenish with leather wax or polish; Coach brand sells its own leather cleaner and restorer.
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    How do I know my coach bag is authentic?
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    If you bought the bag from a reputable retailer, the bag should be authentic. However, if you're unsure or you obtained the bag from an unusual source, there are some ways to check for authenticity. Inspect the quality of the bag: Is the stitching even, tight, straight and well spaced? Are there accurate labels on the bag and an inside tag detailing style and registration numbers, origin information and details on its crafting? Is the spelling accurate? Is the bag made from quality materials? Is the bag durable? Are the enamel hangtags smooth? These are some of the important telltale signs of authenticity. For more details, read How to Spot a Fake Coach Bag .
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    Coach purses are designed for spot cleaning or hand washing only, so it’s not recommended by the manufacturer to use a washing machine. However, people have reported success washing very dirty Coach purses in the washing machine, and especially if the option is between throwing out a Coach purse or trying a wash in the washing machine, you’ve nothing to lose. If so, place the bag inside a lingerie wash bag for protection and wash with towels, to act as buffers, using a gentle or delicate cycle, liquid Tide and cold water. It might help to spot spray bad areas with stain remover before adding to the machine. Air dry only, stuffing with dry towels to help the bag retain its shape. If the bag has leather on it, the drying will take longer, and you’ll need to apply leather conditioner to these parts once they’ve dried.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Soft, clean cloths
      • Coach Signature Fabric Cleaner
      • Coach Cleaner and Moisturizer Set
      • Coach Suede Cleaner Kit

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      To clean the fabric on a Coach purse, start by dampening a small sponge and dabbing at soiled areas on the fabric. If the stain doesn’t come off with water, try adding a small amount of soap to the sponge and dabbing at the stain with it. If the purse is leather, wipe the whole purse down with a wet cloth to remove dirt. Next, use a q-tip to rub some gentle body wash onto the stain in a circular motion. Once the stain is gone, use a damp cloth to remove any soap residue, then let the bag dry. For tips on cleaning a suede purse using vinegar, read on!

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