Bag Care

Kendall Conrad Handbags are designed in leathers that get better with age and wear. However, to keep your leather goods in great condition follow these guidelines. For all bags please avoid heat, direct sunlight, rain and oil.

Store your bag in a dark, dry, cool place to prevent fading or mildew issues. Keep it in the linen dust bag it came in. This helps prevent dirt from collecting on the bag and allows free airflow. Do not use plastic bags. Plastic emits chemicals that can damage the leather.

Inside
For the inside of the bag, empty contents and shake out any debris and gently vacuum to remove every bit of dust and dirt.

Suede
Dirt can be removed with a clean pink eraser or special suede eraser. Gently rub the eraser against the dirty part of the leather to help lift dirt without ruining the suede texture. You can also brush the suede gently with a special suede brush.

Leather
Use a soft brush or damp cloth to help clean a leather bag. Wipe the cloth across the material to remove dirt. Do not get the leather wet as it can stain and mildew. If your leather handbag does get wet, always wipe it off immediately. Let the bag air-dry. Do not use a blow dryer, as it will only damage and dehydrate the leather.

Linen Dust Bags
Our linen dust bags can be washed in the washing machine with delicate soap in cold water, on hand wash mode and air dried.

Make sure to use the right kind of conditioning product for different types of leather as they require different types of care. Suede and deerskin usually only require a protective spray. Saddle and finished leather will probably just need a conditioning cream every once in awhile. Saddle soaps and creams are good choices.

Applying protective and conditioning products before using a leather bag, and at regular intervals once the bag is in use helps to prevent drying, cracking, staining and mildew. Always apply the product to a rag, never directly onto the leather as that can cause staining.

American Alligator and Snakeskin are very durable. No special conditioning treatment is needed. To clean exotics, gently wipe with a damp cloth.