>>> What should I use to safely clean this bag, cosmetic case and wallet?
This Dooney & Bourke bag has 3 components:
1 - Fabric lining.
2 - Simulated printed logo
3 - Vachetta leather handle strap
Leather Doctor® Leather-Safe™system cleaning sequence recommended as above.
Fabric Lining:
For simplicity use Clean-3.8 (leather-safe pH 3-5) that will be safe when comes in contact with Vachetta.
Use Rinse-3.0 (leather-safe pH 3-5) to rinse-off soiling and cleaner residue.
Use Sanitizer-3.9 (leather-safe pH 3-5) after rinsing to give peace of mind as most bags harbors bacteria to a degree especially from an unknown used source.
Non-stick Protector-B or leather scented B+ to resist soiling and for easier next cleaning.
Simulated Printed Logo:
Use the same Clean-3.8 (leather-safe pH 3-5) that will be safe when comes in contact with Vachetta.
Use Rinse-3.0 (leather-safe pH 3-5) to rinse-off soiling and cleaner residue.
A non-stick, rub-resistance buttery-feel Protector-B or B+ recommended.
Vachetta Leather:
Use the same Clean-3.8 (leather-safe pH 3-5) that will be safe when comes in contact with Vachetta.
Use Rinse-3.0 (leather-safe pH 3-5) to rinse-off soiling and cleaner residue.
Body oil, grease or sweat darkening effect to the handle use Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 (leather-safe pH 3-5) system.
pH related browning discoloration or blotchiness use VachettaPro-1.5 > Acidifier-2.0 (leather-safe pH 3-5) system.
Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 > Hydrator-3.3 (leather-safe pH 3-5) system rejuvenates the vachetta leather for suppleness and prevents premature cracking.
Lightening of the vachetta as necessary with Vachetta-2.8 (leather-safe pH 3-5) system
Protector for Vachetta used Protector-D
Products mentioned are found in this Kit-V3+ and others may be added individually or pick those mentioned individually from the on-line store accordingly.
http://www.leatherdoctor.com/kit-v3-...f-removal-kit/
I will walk you through when you are ready.
Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
web: www.leatherdoctor.com
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