Shoes

[Mistic]

Hey ~ I want to purchase the BLUSH Roma 2 so bad. I have a terrible time with light leather bags due to dye transfer from my jeans. Doesn't seem to matter how old the jeans are either. Any suggestions (besides going naked) how to keep a light colored leather bag clean? TIA

[Lavenderjunkie]

One suggestion is to add some vinegar to the rinse water when you wash your clothing. The vinegar is supposed to 'set' the color. Also, if you carry the handbag in your hand it is less likely to rub against the body and pick up color. And every day, check the handbag and remove any color that doesn't belong there. Good luck.

[ennui1]

I've also had problems with dye transfer from jeans. I've noticed that recent jean purchases even include a warning.

I don't have any solutions. I find that I simply don't wear those jeans very often.

Oh, don't forget seat covers if your car has leather seats.

Stupid cheap clothing manufacturers.

[Mistic]

Thanks ~ I'm most always in jeans. No job = no dress clothes. And yes, my car has black leather seats. I didn't even think about the car. Not Good.

lavenderjunkie ~ how many times do you need to do the vinegar rinse? Just a few times when jeans are new, or all the time?

[sneef]

Have you ever tried leather protection spray to your bag.

[Nuttmeg]

YouTube video.

[Lavenderjunkie]

Mistic: I don't know the answer to your question. It's used to be that one wash with vinegar would set color. However, the new dyes that are being used seem to be different. They transfer even if a garment is washed many times. So I would say to add the vinegar every time you wash the jeans. You can buy the cheapest white vinegar in the grocery. And use about a cup per wash load. My washer doesn't have fancy cycles, so I just add the vinegar to the wash cycle.... but don't pour it on the clothing directly. Good luck. I don't know that it will solve the problem, but it can't hurt.

I also think carrying a handbag on your shoulder is the most 'dangerous' place as far as color transfer. When the handbag is on the shoulder it's pressed up against the body, subject to friction and heat and moisture. I think all these promote the color transfer. If you carry a handbag in your hand, it will be away from the body most of the time, so there is less risk of color transfer. If you ever had light colored leather car seats you can see where color has transferred from clothing onto the seat. It's usually on the seat part, not the back part, and most of the color is on the edge near the door.... that's where the most friction occurs when getting in and out of the car.

[Deadeye Daisy]

I use a leather protectant like Leather Master Barrier. If you already have dye stains, use the LM cleaner or Turtle Wax Renew Rx Interior Kit. You can usually buy these at premium auto/boat supply shops or detailers and some Auto Zone stores. Same thing that's used for white and pale color leather car seating. DS found in his CA WalMart.

Also works on light colored belts to remove denim stains from the back side. (If you don't remove the stains from the back of belt, the dye can transfer to light colored slacks).