Canvas bags are some of the trendy bags in the market. They are becoming more and more popular due to their unique rustic, vintage look and functionality. Canvas used to make bags can be either waxed canvas or washed canvas. Just like a car needs regular checks and maintenance so does your product every once in a while, after all you did spend quite an am. Your skin also needs daily care and different skin products but, don’t worry you won’t need another budget to care for your piece.
To help you maintain the look of your bag for years to come, it is important you learn how to clean and maintain a canvas the right way without damaging it. Here are some valuable tips to note when cleaning a canvas bag
- You would want to first empty out all pockets to remove any items within the bag. Using a soft bristled brush, clean the bag to get rid of any dirt particles that maybe on the surface of the bag. This is to limit an expansion of the dirty area or any stain(s) formed on the bag.
- Try plain (cold) water before using soap. Use cold water and a small amount of mild soap (not detergent: omo,sunlight, persil etc) when necessary. When not sure of your soap choose a small incospicuous area to do a quick test, if there is sudden colour change DO NOT proceed with that soap or liquid.
- Rinse away any soap and allow the canvas to air dry upside down. Washing it this way will clean away the dirt without breaking down the wax coating on the canvas.
- If you are still having difficulties removing stains from the bag, you can use a dry-cleaning stain remover. Simply apply it, let it soak and remove it with a damp cloth/towel.
However some actions are not recommended while or when you would want to clean the bag. They are a NO NO!
- DO NOT Dry clean
- DO NOT machine wash
- DO NOT machine drying the bag after washing
- DO NOT use hot or warm water for cleaning
- DO NOT use detergent
- DO NOT use blow dryers or tools you feel might dry the bag quicker. this is the fastest way to wear you bag
Such actions may break down the wax coating and compromise the finish and the water resistance of the bag. Some of these strong detergents contain other chemicals such as bleach which when applied to your bag may change the colour of the bag and leave you with a nasty spot.
Some extra tips on maintenance include
- Usually after a daily use, you could use a soft bristled brush to remove any dirt that may have accumulated throughout the day.
- If ever caught in rain and your bag is soaked, remove all items within the bag and let it air dry. Remember to stretch out the bag to prevent shrinkage and let it air dry.
It is important to remember that Qali bags uses a unique design of blending both leather and waxed canvas, this means all parts made of leather will require different leather care and should be protected at all times when cleaning the product. Having the basic fundamentals and steps on how to clean and maintain a canvas bag, feel free to look at some of our bags on our website if interested. Some of our best selling products ranges are here
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