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I had purchased a used messenger Coach bag. It is navy blue, brown, and cream stripes in front, with cream straps with leather trim. The bag is in good condition.
Wash it in a mesh bag with a couple of towels and Woolite.
How do I get a smell out of the inside of a leather Coach tote? A probiotic juice leaked inside my red leather tote. I tried cleaning it out immediately and it dried quickly, but it still smells like that juice. How can I get it out?
By Sam D.
Sprinkle baking soda on dry interior and let it sit for a few days. Then dump out powder from bag and take a soft brush and brush out any residue.
A lot of people asking about the smells in purses. You would be amazed at how using bounce dryer sheets work. Especially on cigarette smell.
How do I clean the outside of my Coach purse? It is off white and showing dirt quickly.
By Juwu
I don't know about coach but Dooney and Burke has a lifetime warranty, and if anything breaks (or fades...I think) can be returned and exchanged for new (as long as they are still making that particular purse). Not sure if this helps, but check out the warranty if you have one.
If it is a vinyl or leather purse, try some Dow Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner. I have used it on vinyl shoes and handbags, and it works great. If it is a fabric purse, I would take it to a reputable dry cleaner to get it cleaned.
Coach used to have a lifetime warranty and fix or replace anything for free. This is partly why I chose to own so many of their bags. A couple of years ago they did away with this and have a one year warranty. After a year you can still take a bag to a Coach store to be "evaluated" and if it can be fixed it will for a fee. They will not clean bags.
I have a Coach poppy purse made from a stain material. How do I clean my purse? Can I stick it in the washer?
Do not throw the purse in the washer. The lining is different material than the outside. One or the other may shrink, and the purse will be ruined.
How can I get a hot pink lipstick stain out of my fabric Coach wallet?
By Samantha
I have handbags such as Coach and Gucci which I've had for quite sometime. On their interiors I have either marker or pen marks. I am truly hoping someone can help me get rid of them. If so, I would be sooo appreciative! Thanking you in advance.
By Dominic
Hi, I've had great success with Orange Miracle and also Oxyclean stain removers for linings
Get some cotton balls and alcohol
Wipe gently it's gonna smear some at first
Then get another clean cotton ball wipe it again
I had bought a small blue Coach wristlet off this app/website, called Poshmark. It was gently used the lady said, and she said there were no marks or stains. I have recently found one. I really like this wristlet, and I was wondering if anyone could help me with how I should get this stain out? My wristlet isn't leather. It's just the normal fabric for Coach purses/wristlets.
By nicolexx18
I would suggest using a soft bristled toothbrush (baby toothbrush is best but regular brush works too) and a bit of Dawn soap (the blue colored). I have cleaned several bags and wristlets this way, just scrub very lightly, then take a damp cloth and wipe away suds. Repeat if necessary :)
Ivory soap and water should get it out, that's how I clean all my coach bags. Except leather of course :)
How would you clean a white/pink canvas Coach bag? It is brand new and supposed to be stain resistant, but now I have dark markings, most likely from rubbing on clothing, that are in the creases of the bag.
By Terri
I use white toothpaste to clean white leather sneakers. Test a hidden area of your bag before using on the stain.
Hi. Coach bags are expensive so be very careful with any cleaner. I go to the web site and ask questions, usually get good answers. Just ask about your particular bag.
I have a Coach handbag. The white leather handles have turned a little grey. How can I clean this?
By linda from Palm Springs, CA
I purchased a white satin/leather/suede/rabbit trimmed fur coach handbag on ebay. When received, it had a funky smell. It was a $40 investment, so I thought, what the heck, I'm doing it...and I put it into the washer! I washed on gentle cycle, in cold water, and put a few white towels in with it as a buffer. I used liquid detergent and put in a bit of liquid fabric softener right into the water with the detergent.
Wow, I am so close to sticking my coach bag in the washer! Your purse looks great!
I have a black leather Coach purse and it's looking dull. It is getting a good many scuff marks on it. So my question is, what can I use to bring it back to life? The purse itself is special because it was my mom's and she used it regularly too before she passed away.
Now I've been carrying it for 8 years everyday and I'm pretty rough on purses. Advice please!A good shoe repair shop can work wonders for your bag. After all, they work with leather most of the time and produce excellent repairs. You can describe what you would like (and how much the bag means to you!) and you will get a cost estimate for the work.
I just bought a used Coach purse and it needs to be cleaned very badly. It is a yellowish gold fabric purse with tan leather handles and trim.
How do I clean it with out damaging the bag? Thanks.Here is link to Coach product care and repairs.
www.coach.com/
How do I clean coffee spilled all over a coach purse?
By Kevin D.
Thank you for the tip, the alcohol swabs did the trick. All my pen marks are gone! I still have dirt to clean in the lining. Should I wait to clean it that until the alcohol has dried or continue cleaning it?
By LMA
I received a hand me down Coach purse from the Poppy collection. It was pretty dirty and I thought I could get it clean. Overall the bag looked better, but I think I ruined the front leather, gold, sewn tag. The tag was gold and had the name Coach and Poppy and some other writing on it. After trying to scrub it clean the label looks beige as if someone painted over it and you can barely see the writing. I'm hoping that this is repairable. Someone please help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
By YV
I would take the purse to a craft store like Pat Catan's, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby. They carry so many products that should be able to help you restore it. I would go during a slow time and you're likely to find someone with experience to help you.
If you strike out there you can also try a shoe repair shop.
I bought a used Coach Signature coated khaki handbag, heritage stripe 11350. The straps are very dirty and they should be white. How do I clean not only the straps, but the entire handbag? Only the outside needs cleaning. Thanks.
By Teresa
Washing machine on delicate - line dry. Been doing this for years with all my coach bags, all still perfect, one is thirty years old.
How would you clean Wite-Out off your Coach purse?
By Adela
White out can easily be removed from anything using generic or cheap baby sunscreen! I know... Sounds crazy! My children "painted" my room for me and I tried everything to remove the white out, until I found this really does work! Good luck!
I have a stained patent leather off-white Coach purse. The Coach people tell me to only use a damp cloth so as not to damage the patent leather. It is not working at all. Has anyone found something that works?
By Lauri K.
Softscrub is great for removing scuff marks on leather shoes. It might work well on the purse. However, I would recommend testing a small spot first.
I have a Coach Madison Maggie laser cut bag. It is a gold dusted dirt magnet. How do I keep it clean? My purse is considered leather, but no leather cleaner can be used because it's soft leather with a shiny gold finish over it=\ I'm extremely careful, but any dirt shows up on it and I spent a lot of money on it. Please any suggestions on how to clean it would be greatly appreciated!
By Rachael
How do you get a dirt stain out of a silk Coach purse?
By Mia K.
How do I remove teriyaki sauce from my fabric Coach purse without using the Coach fabric cleaner that is recommended?
By Tasha
