You've finally arrived. You've purchased your first high-end designer handbag. Now that you've done that, you want to make sure you protect the investment. After all, purchasing a high-end handbag, such as a Hermes Birkin, is a major investment. Because of that, you want to take steps to provide the proper care and handling. If this is your first high-end designer handbag, you might not know how to provide the proper care, which is where this information comes in handy. Here are four important steps you need to care to protect your new handbag.
Take Care With the Handles
Now that you've purchased a designer handbag, you'll need to take steps to protect the handles. There are a couple of issues that can destroy the handles, which in turn will destroy your handbag. First, you want to avoid over-filling your handbag. Too much weight will stretch out the handles. Second, you want to avoid staining the handles. This can happen when the handles come in contact with lotion, hand cream, or natural body oils. To avoid this kind of damage, you should always cover the handles before using your new handbag.
Beware of Things That Can Stain
When it comes to protecting your new designer handbag, you want to avoid putting anything inside that can cause stains. Two of those items include pens and hand sanitizer. Pen ink can be impossible to remove, especially from the leather surface. Hand sanitizer can leave large stains and discolorations on your designer handbag. To avoid stains, try to keep pens and hand sanitizer out of your designer handbag. If you do need to carry those, be sure to place them in sealed containers before carrying them in your handbag.
Watch Out for Pressure Points
Now that you're the proud owner of a designer handbag, you'll need to watch out for pressure points. Those are the marks that are left behind when an object presses up against the inside of your handbag. Over time, pressure marks appear on the outside of the bag. Those pressure marks can appear as smooth areas on your handbag. To avoid pressure marks organize the contents so that nothing is pressed up against the inside walls.
Practice Safe Bag Storage Measures
Finally, if you're not going to use your new handbag on a daily basis, you'll want to practice safe storage measures. Your new designer handbag should be stored in its original box, and placed upright on a flat surface. Storing your bag in an upright position will help you to avoid damage. It's also important to store it in a cool, dry location. Your designer bag can experience significant damage when exposed to moisture.
