how to clean a bag?

homealone_2

I have one of the vinyl feel and look burberry bucket bag that cost a stupid amount of money. I decided to dig it out yesterday after making new year resolution no 1 to stop 'saving' stuff for best and never getting around to using at all. this resolution was brought on after bringing out some of my stock of toiletries and some of it deteralating. anyway the bag has gotten really smoke damaged and has gone a horrible shade of mustard where it should be a beige type colour. I have tried using wet ones to clean it but no success and I don't know what else to try can anyone suggest something?

homealone_2

are there any weekend mse people out there that be able to give me some advice on how to clean my bag. hate to think I may never be able to use it again

camelot1001

Try a light scrubbing with stardrops or washing detergent, see if that helps.

calicocat

Alcohol hand rub is a good cleaner, try on the bottom maybe first to make sure it doesn't damage as I don't think i've used it on vinyl before.

whitewing

Can't you email the manufacturers and see what they suggest?

homealone_2

thanks for all your suggestions, will try them and get back to you

ruis72

i have put mine in the washing machine in the past with no problem however it was a case of couldn't use them as they were and they were cheap ones so I just put them in to see what happened. Not sure I'd risk it with an expensive bag tho. You could try this page.

http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_4853647_clean-white-vinyl-bag.html

homealone_2

no unfortunately none of these suggestions worked, any others?

loveka

I had a similar problem and looked all over the internet and nothing worked. I bought a product called Uraid- I think - from Lakeland. It got a bit of the dirt off my bag so it might be worth a try as it says on the tub that its a miracle worker! My bag was very dirty from use, so this might just work for you. If not, it has cleaned shoes beautifully.

Could the bag be dyed professionally? If you phone Burberry thy might help.

homealone_2

thanks, am planning next to blast with the many sprays and such in my army of cleaners in under sink cupboard and will keep you posted. at least yours was from frequent use only used mine twice

meanmarie

I have used hairspray to clean marks from leather with good results, although gather that yours has discoloured all over so might notbe the way to go. I would not be happy with this happening after two uses....as someone suggested maybe making contact with the manufacturer is best way to go.

Marie