How Dirty Is Your Handbag?
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by Joy Russell-Slee
2y ago
Even before the recent health concerns about the spread of bacteria THBS were very aware of the frightening amount of bacteria that can gather on and in our precious handbags. Did you know that your handbag can carry more germs than the average toilet seat? But how do you remove bacteria from delicate materials like leather? Alcohol gels and harsh cleaners designed to kill germs can damage your cherished handbags. That is why The Handbag Spa team developed the Anti-Bacterial Cleansing range. Tested by Initial Washroom Hygiene and designed specifically for use on all types of leather and fabric ..read more
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Handbag Leather Repair Pens
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by Judy Bass
2y ago
Self help for your handbag Leather Handbags with a few seasons wear can often begin to look a little tired particularly when the corners become scuffed and lose their colour The Handbag Spa are the first company ever to offer a solution to this age old problem for use at home Our carefully matched colours are now available as Leather Repair Pens Exclusive to The Handbag Spa these simple to use pens have a super soft sponge tip which gently applies the correct colour to your scuffs and scratches Great for piping and light corner wear   All colours have been individually matched to the ori ..read more
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New Iconic Handbags You Don’t Want to Miss…
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by Judy Bass
2y ago
In the handbag world, there are some classics that never go out of fashion – the Hermes Birkin, the Chanel 2.55, the Louis Vuitton Speedy for example. But each season there’s a new collection of beautiful designer handbags just waiting to be discovered and turned into the classics of the future. Here’s a quick round up of some of our favouites from the past couple of years….   The Chanel Gabrielle The Gabrielle is the new line from Chanel that launched last year, alongside a fragrance and a range of beautiful accessories. This Hobo bag is without doubt the signature piece – it’s chain str ..read more
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Fact and Fiction When It Comes To Handbag Care
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by Judy Bass
2y ago
When it comes to handbag care, there’s lots of information out there and it can be difficult to decipher fact from fiction, or to know what’s best when it comes to looking after your forever handbags. We’ve rounded up some of the most common misconceptions…   Baby wipes are safe and gentle enough to mop up quick spills and stains FICTION Step away from the baby wipes if you want to clean your shoes, bag, or jacket! Yes they’re used all over the world on baby’s delicate skin but the less said about what’s in them, the better. They can (and will) damage the finish on almost all leather fini ..read more
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What Is Nappa Leather And How Do I Look After It?
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by Judy Bass
2y ago
Have you ever seen the term ‘Nappa’ leather and wondered what it meant? In the latest of our leather guides, we explore what exactly Nappa leather is and how to maintain it. ABOUT NAPPA LEATHER Nappa Leather is named after its place of discovery, Napa in California USA. Sawyer Tanning Company employee Emanuel Manasse, coined the term Nappa Leather in 1875. Nappa leather is a general term used to refer to leather which is soft, smooth and chrome tanned, but it doesn’t actually have any distinctive characteristics in order to be specifically identified as Nappa leather. So it can ..read more
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Gucci Handbag Cleaning And Restoration
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by Judy Bass
2y ago
Gucci Handbag Cleaning This customer’s canvas Gucci handbag came into The Handbag Spa looking a little distressed and in need of a pamper. First of all, the technicians undertook our exclusive Gucci Handbag Cleaning treatment. which is perfect for cleaning up the canvas! Furthermore, the team then went about smoothing over the leather corner trim. Afterwards undertaking a Colour Touch Up treatment to freshen up the brown colour of the leather trim.   Have a designer nappy bag in need of a specialist clean? We get lots of Gucci gg diaper bags through our doors in need of some TLC! This bl ..read more
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What Is Deerskin Leather And How Do I Look After It?
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by Judy Bass
2y ago
Have you ever seen the term ‘Deerskin’ leather and wondered what it meant? In the latest of our leather guides, we explore what exactly Deerskin leather is and how to maintain it.   ABOUT DEERSKIN LEATHER Deerskin Leather is a leather created from the hide of deers. Historically, Deerskin Leather was popularised by Native Americans and the American frontier culture. They generally used it for clothing and moccasins. Today Deerskin Leather is used for a wide variety of items including shoes, coats and luxury handbags. Deerskin Leather isn’t a mass produced material, therefore it has exclus ..read more
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What Is Scotch Grain and How Do I Look After It?
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by andrew
2y ago
Have you ever seen the term ‘made from Scotch Grain’ whilst shopping for a new handbag and wondered what exactly it meant? Well the experts at The Handbag Spa are here to help! All Posts About Scotch Grain leather So is Scotch Grain a type of leather? Originally Scotch Grain Leather was used in shoe making and consisted of a very heavily embossed pattern on to the surface of the leather.  The heavy embossing gave a very textured feel to the leather. However today the ‘scotch grain’ material used for many designer handbags is not actually leather at all, it is  polyvinyl chloride ..read more
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Handbag Handle Degreasing, Repair and Re-Inking Services
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by andrew
2y ago
Here at The Handbag Spa, we offer a range of treatments to ensure your handbags handles are back to looking their best! See below for examples of handbag handle degreasing, hardware replacements, re-edging treatments and more! Handbag Handle Degreasing Dark handbag handles are such a common problem we see here at the spa! Handles made from leather can go very dark due to the grease and natural oils from your hands penetrating the leather (in this case the Vachetta) this is particularly common if you wear a lot of hand cream! Fortunately, we offer a Handle Degrease treatment which aims to ..read more
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What Is Lambskin Leather and How Do I Protect It?
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by andrew
2y ago
Have you ever seen the term ‘Lambskin’ leather and wondered what it meant? In the latest of our leather guides, we explore what exactly Lambskin leather is and how to maintain it.   About Lambskin Leather Lambskin leather is just that – leather made from the hide of young sheep. This lightweight and finely grained leather, is well known for its soft texture. It’s this buttery smooth feeling that sets it apart from other luxury leathers like caviar, which have a rougher texture in comparison. With this softness comes a level of fragility to Lambskin, as it’s prone to scratches and stains ..read more
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