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do you keep handbags out of dust cover for storage?

Baileybut — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:36:48 GMT

Have many handbags about 50. I store them in dust bags in Rubbermaid containers. Frustrating going through container and through dust bags to find a handbag. Today I took all spring and summer handbags out of container and dust bags and cleaned off shelf in closet to store them in. Took all fall and winter handbags and place in dust bags in Rubbermaid container. What a job! How do you store and display your handbags. Hopefully this system I will wear more of them this way.

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circles — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:44:47 GMT

Oddly....I have never used the dust bags for my purses...I line them up on the closet shelf and there is where they stay....if I am going to use one...I take it down and dust it off...

I don't have as many as you....

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ID2 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:51:31 GMT

Oh I have to keep my bags in their dustbags to keep them CLEAN! And I have them each in a window box. To make it easier I photograph my bags and pin a photo of that bag on each dustbag/box. The amount of money I spend on some of my purses I'm certainly not going to let them get dirty just sitting on a shelf in my closet. I'm a fanatic with the care of my bags.

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ShellBell — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:56:05 GMT

If you have a bit of extra room in a closet, you might want to consider a hanging purse organizer. This is what I use for my purses and it's easy to see which purse is which and it keeps them from the dust. There's one here at clearance (H189818) which also includes a shoe organizer but you can use the shoe one for purses too (which is what I did).

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KentuckyWoman — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:58:42 GMT

I have about 20 handbags total. I keep all of them in their dust bags because of the price I paid for them. They were expensive and I baby them.

ID2, I like the idea of pinning a photo to the dust bag so you know which purse is in the bag! Great idea.

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jackthebear — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:16:05 GMT

just the dustbags

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misschristy — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:31:37 GMT

I just read an article about leather and you aren't supposed to keep it in plastic. I don't have as many handbags as the OP. I keep them in dust bags on the floor of my closet. It's the only area I have. The shelves are filled with other items.

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Krissie2 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:38:10 GMT

I keep mine in dust covers to keep them clean - I live in a high desert climate and dust is an ongoing challenge. The exception to that is my Dooney Florentine bags. They seem to do better if they have air circulate around them. I've had them get fishy smelling when cooped up.

I have an Origami shelf with the fabric cover, and I keep them there.

The down side is that I forget what bags I have. I'm planning to photograph them all like ID2 mentioned, just need to get around to it.

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Clover29 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:53:14 GMT

Nope, never used dustbags. The handbags just hang out in my closet (the door is shut 99% of the time, it's not a dust magnet). I don't keep shoes in special bags, so why fuss over handbags?

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jeanlake — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:10:08 GMT

In dust bags or equivalent covers

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Lavenderjunkie — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:35:28 GMT

I use dust covers on all my handbags.... but I often use white cotton pillow cases or pillow protectors in place of the dust cover provided by the manufacturer. Light colored handbags should not be stored in dark colored dust covers. And leather handbag should not be stored in plastic boxes.

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turtle52 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:35:36 GMT

I use a pillow case if I don't have a dust bag for a particular leather bag.

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Baileybut — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:35:46 GMT

Thanks everyone great ideas!

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cgil — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:56:07 GMT

On 3/23/2015 circles said:
Oddly....I have never used the dust bags for my purses...I line them up on the closet shelf and there is where they stay....if I am going to use one...I take it down and dust it off...

I don't have as many as you....

I hate to admit that I have 80+. I never used the dust bags. I also have them lined up on shelves in a hall closet. My husband knows it is my purse closet and he doesn't even look in there! I can see them easily, use them easily and never have had a problem. They don't appear to get dusty...

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TY — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:09:08 GMT

I keep my stored handbags in their dust bags or pillowcases so that there is no chance of any color transfer from one bag to another.

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vac — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:28:20 GMT

If the handbag was expensive enough to come with a dust bag, that's where it is stored.

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Cookie2025 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:00:37 GMT

On 3/23/2015 misschristy said:
I just read an article about leather and you aren't supposed to keep it in plastic. I don't have as many handbags as the OP. I keep them in dust bags on the floor of my closet. It's the only area I have. The shelves are filled with other items.

Leather needs to breathe - otherwise it will mold or dry out. I did have the mold situation one time ... yuck and whatta waste - I tossed the shoes. I keep my bags in their dust bags on the shelves in the closets. I have a small investment in bags so I want to keep them as nice as possible - plus I just love handbags

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LucyGoose — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:28:00 GMT

I keep my handbags in their dustcover when not in use. I only have two handbags, well, three.

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Sister Golden Hair — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:06:41 GMT

When you get your handbags keep the little moisture packets that come inside the handbag. When I'm not using the handbag, I put it in a dust cover or a pillowcase. I also, keep my shoes in their boxes.

If you need to store them, use a cloth box ( I have several that I bought from HSN, Joy M.) because plastic is hard on leather.

You also need to keep them from heat and moisture.

You may be able to wipe off leather, but dust can ruin a cloth handbag.

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Sister Golden Hair — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:12:58 GMT

One other thing I do is keep the wallet inside the handbag that they match.