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How to Care for Leather Handbags

July 27th, 2009 |

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Leather handbags are beautiful and functional. Top designers like Coach and Louis Vuitton use leather to create many of their handbags. The durability of leather is well known, and a well-cared for handbag can last you a long time. Learn how to care for your leather handbag properly.

Step 1
Buy a cleaning solution and leather conditioner for your leather handbag. Many leather cleaners and conditioners are on the market, and you can always check with local handbag retail stores. Coach retail locations sell a leather cleaner and conditioner. Be careful to read the directions to make sure it will work for the type of leather your handbag is made from.

Step 2

Use a non-dyed cloth and apply a small amount of leather cleaner. Do a colorfast test on a small area. Clean the entire leather portion of the handbag. Follow the cleaner directions closely. Leather handbags usually need to be cleaned once a month. This will keep your handbag clean and free of debris.

Step 3

Condition your leather handbag. Use a non-dyed cloth and gently rub in the leather conditioner. Use small circles to rub the conditioner in well. This will keep your leather soft and supple. Condition your handbag only after using the cleaning solution first. This also needs to be done once a month. Conditioning the leather will help prevent cracking and breaks in the handbag.

Step 4

Steer clear of water. Leather is difficult to dry and may develop water stains. Keep your handbag on your shoulder or on a hook in public bathrooms.

Step 5

Store your leather handbag in a dark, room-temperature area. This will prevent the leather from fading and help keep the leather from wearing and cracking.

Posted in Accessories

Caring for your Engagement Ring

July 12th, 2009 |

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The engagement ring is something very sacred and precious to the couple who own it. This engagement ring should be treated well. Many people believe that simply wearing your engagement ring while washing hands is a sufficient way to clean it up. In fact, soap and other cleaners used in your hands can damage and fade the color of your ring, and it must be cleaned periodically to keep it bright.

Let’s take a look 5 step to clean your engagement ring:

Procure for yourself a small kitchen bowl or container that is capable of holding a few ounces of water and gentle cleaning detergent. You will want to create a cleaning solution and will be using this bowl for your process.
Prepare a second bowl of distilled water that will be used to wash clean the ring after rinsing in the cleaning solution prepared in the previous step.
Use a toothbrush, gentle and soft to scrub the surface of not only the diamond but the ring setting and band. It is important to note that you want to use a gentle tooth brush and not a metal bristled brush that can damage and scratch the metal of your band.
Use a gentle, soft material cloth, that is lint free and will not catch in your setting to rub dry and polish your ring and diamond set.
Use a toothpick to pry out any stubborn grime in hard to reach areas of your setting.

Now that you have been familiarized with the five steps needed to clean your diamond engagement ring, take note of a few of these pointers to make sure you get the best results. Be sure to soak your ring set in the cleaning solution for a few minutes, this allows for the detergent to act upon the dirt and grit and loosen it before you continue. Distilled water for the final wash will help you avoid any hard water stains or other chemicals in the tap water that can hinder your diamonds brilliance.

For best results, after enacting the cleaning steps above apply a small amount of hand cream as needed to bring keep your diamond engagement ring at its most beautiful.

Posted in Jewelry