How to Wash a Purse in a Washing Machine
Best Ways to Wash Your Purse
Washing your purse isn’t just about keeping it clean it’s also about maintaining hygiene and extending its life. If you think about it, makeup spills to food stains, purses carry the remnants of daily life.
Not all purses can handle going through the washing machine, but those made from cotton, nylon, and some polyesters often can.
Pre-Wash Purse Preparations
Checking the care label for washing instructions. Always start by looking for a care label inside your purse. This is an important label and will tell you whether the purse is washable and the precautions you must take.
Emptying the purse and checking all pockets. Its simple, but catches many people out, so be sure to remove all items from your purse. Remember to check all compartments and pockets to ensure nothing is left inside that could be damaged or even cause damage during the wash, which as Im sure you will agree is an even worse potential outcome!
Pre-treating any stains. For those visible stains on the purse, pre-treat them with a stain remover before you wash, always be mindful that the stain remover isn’t to harst for your material of purse. Follow e product instructions, to avoid damaging the fabric.
The Washing Process
Loading the purse into the machine. To avoid any damage it is advised to place your purse inside a mesh laundry bag or an even old pillowcase woudlw rok. Both the washing machine and further protected by doing this. Once inside make sure to close or seal the bag or pillow.
Adding other items for balance if necessary. Often overlooked. but do also consider adding balance in the washing machine. This will help protect the purse, add a few light items like towels or soft clothing. These will cushion the purse but addiotnally also help the load to spin evenly.
Starting the wash cycle. When it comes to selecting the buttons, choose a delicate or gentle cycle preferably with cold water, this will help prevent shrinking and fading. Then add in a mild detergent that is appropriate for the material of your purse.
Post-Wash Care
Removing the purse immediately after the cycle ends. Once the cycle completes, don’t leave it it ten longer then it needs, remove the purse as soon as possible out of the washing machine. By doing so you will avoid or drastically limit any colors from bleeding and avoids wrinkles setting in.
Tips for drying (air dry, reshape while damp). Don’t use a dryer to dry your purse as the intense heat can damage your purse, especially if you accidentally focus the hairdryer in one spot. The best way is to hang up it or lay it flat on a clean surface. Should the purse be slightly out of shape, the best time to address this is when the purse is damp from the wash, it will be a lot easier to put back to its original shape.
When and how to use a towel for excess water removal. If you are looking to speed up drying and avoid water stains, all you need to do is gently wrap your purse in a clean, dry towel and press to remove excess moisture, remoulding the purse as you go if need be.
Whatever you do don’t wring or twist the purse, as this can distort its shape permanently. Replace the towel if it becomes too damp and continue pressing until the majority of the moisture is absorbed.
Final Steps
Checking the purse post-wash. Once your purse is dry, inspect it thoroughly to ensure that it has maintained its shape and that there are no remaining stains or damage. Make sure all zippers, snaps, and closures work properly.
Additional care tips if the purse has embellishments or special materials. If your purse doesn’t look exactly as it did before the wash, beads, sequins, or special materials like leather accents, give it extra attention. This time hand clean these areas and try and avoid harsh chemicals or abrasives. Use a leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and give longevity to prevent cracking.
Its recommended to wash your purse carefully but regularly to help it keep looking its best and, most importantly, to help extends its lifespan.
