Cleaning Thrifted Handbags: Canvas Dooney/Leather BeBe (Part 1)
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Finding a nice bag of good quality doesn't mean spending a lot of money. It may mean buying thrifted and giving it a little TLC. In this video, I demonstrate how I cleaned two purses. One was a canvas Dooney and Bourke and the other a leather Bebe bag. Each one was purchased for $3. Hope you find this video encouraging and helpful.
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In the 1970's I began buying couture clothing drastically marked down. That's when I witnessed the ladies working in these specialty shops getting ball point ink out of the most delicate silks, wools and boucle fabric clothing they were selling. They'd lightly spray cheap aerosol no scent hairspray on the area then gently rubbed it with white cotton terrycloth for awhile so as not to leave any watermark staining behind. It still works just as well today as it did back then.
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Totally agree with your thoughts on resell and markup. If you go to a retail store, you don't pay the cost of the actual product, you are paying for overhead. We are bringing these products back to life. That costs something. Thanks for the great tips!
I use car upholstery cleaner on canvas bags and good old arm and hammer tooth paste to get stains out of leather bags. I think finding a bag for $3, cleaning it up and reselling it for 90% off retail is a win win for buyers and sellers! To those who feel different I wonder what makes them feel they are entitled to a service that someone else is doing for free?
How do you use the arm & hammer toothpaste? Is it on soft leather?
Do you wet the bag first? Thank you kindly
I'm curious as well how you use the arm and hammer
First of all, I think that if you take the time to go out, find ,& clean what ever you resale, you, have the right to set the price to what EVER, you want! Don't let other people who don't those things, ever make you feel bad, about any price you set! You are doing a great job, keep it up!
Thank you. 😊
A friend one said to me
“Know your worth” and I always remember that. As a reseller, especially if you have a family while running a business, it requires so much. Buyers have to keep in mind the time it takes to go out there and shop, the gas’s money that is spent and the amount of money you spent to purchase those items. Now that Goodwill has caught up to the reselling game…. They too are hiking up their prices. There are many resellers hiking up their prices and making a killing. My thought is, if you are worth it, your customers will keep supporting you!
Wow that canvas w/white trim Dooney is gorgeous! Great size too.
That earrings display is the best thing I've seen in a while! Just had to comment at the beginning of the video so I didn't forget!!!
Thank you Kate!😃
I COMPLETELY agree with you regarding the reselling and markup that is justified to replace what the person expended in their time, gas to travel to thrift shops and elbow grease to clean items and then time taken to post it online and sell it.
The Dooney looks great! Thanks for the tips and tricks for cleaning. Here's my take: as far as pricing goes on eBay, I think checking on "Completed Items" under "Show Only" on the left side of the screen of listings is helpful to see what the market will bear for the bag you are selling. Then checking the various conditions (wear, stains, etc.) of the same style of bags that are currently listed will give you an idea on pricing. Determining price on whether you bought it at a thrift store and cleaned it up to sellable condition, or new then deciding to resell later, shouldn't influence your pricing strategy. Those who think you should pass on the savings just because you happened to find it at a steal are being ridiculous, and when you list it on eBay nobody reveals the bag they're selling is a thrift and rehab purse anyway.
Thank you for being here, bought 3 bags from Goodwill, and need to clean them, blessed
Have you ever tried Isopropyl alcohol for ink stains? It works beautifully, I've used it on fine fabrics, even a bright yellow silk shirt and there was no damage whatsoever. I do use at least 90% isopropyl for best results, and it only takes a saturated q-tip or cotton ball on the ink stain. I did love your tips for using the Woolite, I will be trying that next time I clean a thrifted bag! That DB purse is so pretty, what a fantastic find!!
I have a silk Coach bag that has huge sentimental value to me. Regardless I use it but the white has become a little off white. Would alcohol bring it back? It is multicolored just the white has discolored.
I learned that trick in Girl Scouts. Great advice!
Hello again, Audrey. Amazing results on the Dooney & Bourke. I experienced using Hand Sanitizer or 75% Rubbing Alcohol on ink stains/spots and it worked for me; it was a thrifted leather Coach bag, so, I didn't mind risking it. I resell at a decent "Mark Up" with no regrets, Sorry, those that don't mind paying will pay. Thanks for sharing.
Don't people mention using hairspray on ink stains?
I’m a reseller and as far as a business stand point we do exactly what you said buy items and sort through them and clean list and market our items at a reasonable price. All items are at different prices depending on the item and what we bought it for.
when i get bags, particularly super cheap, i'll just toss them inside out in the washing machine on gentle/handwash cycle with a little dreft detergent -- Once done, i put it outside in the sun (still insideout) to dry the liner area, then after 30 min or so, flip it to the correct side and put a paper towel/toilet paper coardboard core to keep the bag open as it dries on the outside. When almost dry i take it out of direct sun but leave it outside in the heat as it continues to dry. Ijust dont have the time or patience to do it by hand and i've found that washing doesnt damage the bag and if needed i can reshape it during the drying process by stuffing it thanks for the video.. i really enjoy your channel
How do you clean the inside of a leather bag
if it has a lining, pull lining out and wash by hand or just toss in washer.. you can always shape the bag in the drying process ..i've never had it mess up any leather ... of course i do this with a bag i dont mind fucking up since it may be a thrift find... if i paid real money for something i'd be more cautious in how i handled it.. but so far it's worked out well for me i believe letting it dry outside in the heat vs. a dryer is what makes the difference. i never put in the dryer -- i should add, on leather bags after it's 100% dry i wait 3 days or so then condition it with Cadillac leather conditioner and cleaner for good measure
I did the same thing with a coach bag from a yardsale I paid 2.00 for. My best friend doesn't have a lot of money so I buy us both cheap designer bags when I find them. It was a dark (winter colors) and it was a super cute and moderately stained and smelled like cheap perfume😝. It came out great and she was like "that one is for me??!!"( I do give her other nice bags) I gotta say though this was a favorite of both of us and she loves it!!!it was a great way to clean, up cycle, and share the love😘.
funsahw do you take the leather stap off are leave it on
I have a D&B purse... I had my bag on the console..when my friend made a hard turn...her cup fell out the cup holder and spilled soda all over the bag..we took the bag to the laundry...and behold it washed out perfectly..we also used spray and wash.
Only now (May 14 2023) did I find your channel. It's like finding buried treasure! I have 11 Dooney and Bourke bags. A few are canvas, the majority are leather. As soon as I watched this video I ordered (from Amazon) the cleaning products you mentioned. THANK YOU!! I'm now subscribed to your channel
Blessings to you and welcome! Hope you had a wonderful day. Glad you found my channel too. You’ll like all the products, but you will love Grandma’s Stain Remover! Thank you for commenting and subscribing. I am grateful! 😃
Fantastic! I have a white Gucci bag, wallet and key holder that I want to use now. I didn’t know how to get those clean without having to send to a specialist. I will let you know how it went when finished. Cleaning. Great video!
Very useful info thank u.I treated a leather and fabric coach I thrifted and threw in washer it turned out nice
I appreciate your video, and I do not resale anything for less than 50, usually $100, and yes it is hard work behind every jewel that I find restore clean photograph and then sale
Who knew? Now, I do. Great video. Thank you 😊.
I guess I never thought of using the protect all after cleaning...thanks for sharing!
Great find! Good job! They look like new! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome from Dollar tree does all
Thank you for sharing tips on cleaning preloved handbags! I scored a beautiful Burberry bag that needed some TLC and it looks good as new now ☺️
Great results!! I am looking forward to part 2!
Good video!
Nice video. Thank you. I thrift bags alot, and keep a few, but resell alot, and trying to clean them carefully can be tough.
This is exactly what I was looking for. I bought a briefcase from the thrift store!! Thank you for this and thank you for being specific in your title.
You are so welcome!
Your time, Your gas, Your investment into whatever cleaner you use, that YOU also had to go and buy. So, in my opinion, YOUR PRICE POINT. First, no one needs to know that you didnt get it from the original store and full price anyway. Its honestly no ones business what you pay for anything, anywhere! People either pay what you want or they pass it up and move on.
Thank you for saying that a reseller takes his time and hard work , knowledge to give someone else a real value on bags that are costly , plus there’s risk involved for the person who resells there’s a possibility you get stuck with your bag and don’t sell it or lose money on a resell ,👍
Very true.
I bought a Kate Spade matching purse and wallet for $1 at my local salvation army store. They have a lady that verifies that they're real too. I'm giving it to my granddaughter for her sixth birthday.
That was an awesome deal! I am sure your granddaughter appreciates it. You are starting her collection early. 😊
Hairspray removes pen ink stains! That was an old Heloise tip I stored in my memory bank lol
Thank you miss
Wow what a score 👌Great job making them look good. Recently thrifted a few bags, thanks for the video idea 💡
Great video! Thanks so much for all the tips. And I totally agree with you as well regarding thrifting, cleaning and reselling!
Thank you for sharing the tips I feel it’s only right to buy, clean and resale the bags at a higher price. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment. 🙂
Rubbing alcohol will get rid of the ink pen stains. Just make sure it does not touch the leather. Thank you for saying what we go through to clean a handbag and reselling it. It takes a lot of work to clean it.Don't put the bag in the dryer! It will damage the resin on the leather. It will dry the leather out too.
Thank you Marie. 🙂
If you can get a hundred bucks get. a hundred bucks! I'm all about the wheel and deal myself. I recently found a gorgeous "name brand" purse at the thrift store and after thinking about it said: all i need to do is clean the inside and I'm hoping to get $60-$70......but I'm gonna start at $100 because it's in great condition, it just needs to be deep cleaned inside. Cheers! ps: thanks for the video! Very helpful.
Thank for watching and commenting Ronney! Yes! I hope you get a nice profit. BTW, where do you sale? Poshmark, Etsy...?
I watch several ladies on YT that thrift & resell . My feelings are pretty similar to yours. I do not resell , I thrift and it takes time, patience & perseverance to find the great deals out there. And then there's the whole little bit of grunge possible that comes with the territory. So, that's not what some folks would call "- good time" and the cleaning ?? Also not for everyone . All that taken in to consideration I think the buyer shouldn't feel it's wrong to pay more than the seller paid for the item at all.
This was a really good example & guide for me! I learned some tricks. And I'm so regretting a Dooney I passed on at Goodwill because it was dirty 😕 now I know what to do I won't pass one up next time💖 thanks , Audrey !!!
Makes sense hard work but can make money for all the work and effort you have applied.
Thanks for the tips. Yes, completely reasonable that the person sourcing the item would have to charge that. You have to factor in that the person sourcing the item was using their time, gas, not to mention purchasing cleaning solutions, and brushes and carefully cleaning. If you factored in an hourly rate, you are getting a bargain.
Exactly! 💯
Great video! So helpful. Thanks!
I just bought a coach purse from posmark, and the outside was in perfect condition. The inside however was disgusting, it had lose dirt, makeup stains and just plain dirty. It was really gross. I thought if you were going to resell something that you would do what you can to clean it up. No effort was made and it was not disclosed in the description. So I don't mind paying 25 dollars for a bag that someone bought for 3 bucks if they went to the effort you just did to clean it. Kuddos to you!!
Nanaslegacy I couldn't agree more!
I bought a fossil handbag off Depop and the seller said she kept in excellent condition and when I got it, it had little tears in the outside and the inside had hair and random stains. Although she did give me the authenticity card and the dust bag.
Hi Audrey,great information.amazing all that dirt,learned something else from you.❤️DB bag turned off really good💕💕💕💕💕💕You are so pretty!
Omg I am new to your videos and let me tell you I am so appreciative of your tips and I totally agree some people including myself cannot afford brand names when they are new and I am going to start thrifting for my bags thank you so much!
Hair spray removes ink stains and other stains as well.
Really? Can you explain how to do it, please?
Thank you for such a excellent tutorial Audrey - its thoroughness made me an immediate subscriber !!
Just 1 question : once I"m done scrubbing the inside of the bag , can I put it in the dryer i/o blowdrying it ?
pens stains can be removed with alchohol.
great job
Hi Audrey, it's Audrey 💕🤣 there aren't many of us, so I get very excited...
Just now seeing this comment! Hi AUDREY! Happy New Year! 2021 😁
I agree with you on reselling
You are a trooper!
Great ideas, tfs
Very nice!!!! Awesome job and thanks for the great tips that I can use. :) Thanks for sharing! :) God bless!
Thank-you 👋 i luck upon a dooney at the thrift store 🦆🦆
Awesome! Enjoy your great find! 😃
great video!
Amazing tips! I have a handbag with a stain in the lining, I have no idea what the stain is 😂 I will have a go at cleaning it up 😀! You explain everything brilliantly. Could you or have you done a leather handbag care video? I subscribed too! Can't wait to watch your other videos 😁 xx
Have you tried using a little spritz of hair spray on the ink stains ?(on the cloth only) It's always worked great for me on clothing.
I can't believe how dirty and nasty some people let their bags get. I always treat my bags so well
You are awesome and every way my beautiful sister
I know this is kind of late, but my thoughts on reselling is I do what I want to do and I don't care what other people think about it. And I Mark the prices I feel that the item is worth
Thank for the feedback! I like your thinking!
Who knew you could put it in the dryer?! Good to know!
Great job!! They look beautiful! Where'd you go when you were here? I'd love to try out some of these shops!! These were some amazing finds❤️
Hi just found your channel and I think you’re awesome!! My question is have you ever tried to clean a Kate Spade nylon bag? I have a nylon backpack and the outside is pretty dirty
Just seeing your comment. I have cleaned Kate Spade bags before, but they were leather or canvas. I am sure you are afraid of water stains...but you should be fine using mild detergent and water as long as you dab dry and blow dry on low heat.
Hi, I think this is a great idea. I would just let the buyer know that the bag has been rejuvenated in an effort for full disclosure.
Spray hairspray on the ink and let it soak in for 30 minutes and then wash it! It’ll come right out!
Thank you. I will try this. 🙂
Can someone pls tell me if there's anything I could use to take off paint off of a leather handbag? My mom sent me a thrifted handbag and it's got a green stain. Also,it's dirty on the inside. Can't wait to clean it properly. Thanks for the video
The Lord Love and care is with you Bless always
Wow! Amazing job! Love the Dooney! Looks great. Thanks for sharing...SuzWhat🤓✖️⚫️✖️⚫️
Amazing 🤩 how do you get rid of second hand smells? Can't use my backpack 🙄 it smells so strong 😩
I usually pull the inside lining out and hand wash. I have also put all leather Coach bags in the washing machine and then let them air dry. Crazy right?! But it works. You can alway spray with Febreze and disinfectant.
What cleaner can I use to clean a cream color leather bag.? Videos are great thank you
You could test clean a spot using nail polish remover. I do that using a cotton ball.
You look good sis
when you cleaned the leather purse did you use a damp cloth or dry before you put the lotion on it
Hi there! I just came across your video and I hope you are still active? I found a beautiful Coach suede pocketbook.....it is the real deal with ID number and all. Problem? Its filthy outside and the color is rust. Inside is spotless thank goodness. So, any ideas on cleaning the suede? I found the same bag online in an emerald green priced at $198.00. I paid $7.00 worth the investment. Anyone have thoughts?
How do you clean pin marks off suede leather? The inside.
Try Kiwi Suede cleaner, but test it on a suede swatch from the fabric store first.
where do you get the stain remover?can you use shout?thanks
What if it can't be turned inside out? Thanks
Can I also do this if I got some of the denim color on my vintage canvas Gucci bag?
I would try soaking denim stain area with Grandma’s stain remover solution, then using a microfiber cloth and cool water rub clean.
how would I clean a bag I can't turn inside out? its a really structured bag and it will crease if I force to inside out. there's a lot of dust and debris inside and I was wondering if you have any tips?
Also use a lint roller like she showed in the beginning for lint and dust. It's a brilliant idea really works well.
Where do you buy that Grandma's cleaner
Walmart, Amazon
Where is part 2 I can’t find it
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Wear gloves when cleaning. You have true patience. Good job.
i would rather just buy it from a seller.. I went out looking for a good bag and spent about 8 hours of labor and 10 dollars in gas to find a bag.. If you look at 10$ an hour to look for the bag is 80$ labor costs: plus 10$ gas and then you have the one hour which is another 10$ to clean it..the bag cost me 10$ because it was purchased at Goodwill...I spent another 20$ to buy leather cleaner, brass cleaner, Woolite,leather conditioner... your total cost to purchase this bag is 130$.. I found the bag sold on eBay with free shipping for 40$... just go and buy it.. people lie..but numbers don't.. Better off just buying it.. I have better things to do with my time then digging through trash and stinky thrift store to find something to use. i keep my bags a long time and try to buy classical styles and quality..Thanks for the video
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What about lice and bed bugs!
Don't buy it and throw it away... it isn't worth the problems....
Wow you are beautiful woman God bless you
Yes please waste my time repetition is a key 😀
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You are awesome
STOP!!!!! Never use a harsh plastic brush to clean natural fiber materials if you intend to keep the piece or garment. This well meaning lady knows ZERO about garment care.
What are you supposed to use on it then?
Thank you for saying...well meaning. That lightens the blow of your comment. Next time, I’ll gentle rub using a soft cotton towel.