My Career: Wellness entrepreneur Mandalei Kuhn
My Career: Wellness entrepreneur Mandalei Kuhn

Mandalei Kuhn

‘Every cycle has something to teach us if we’re willing to tune in’
‘Every cycle has something to teach us if we’re willing to tune in’

Shayna Sappington

This deceptively spacious thatched cottage in Co Galway is on the market for €480,000
This deceptively spacious thatched cottage in Co Galway is on the market for €480,000

Sarah Gill

June 01: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds
June 01: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Sarah Gill

This centrally-located Victorian redbrick is on the market for €800,000 
This centrally-located Victorian redbrick is on the market for €800,000 

Sarah Finnan

This homely stone cottage with idyllic country views is on the market for €295,000
This homely stone cottage with idyllic country views is on the market for €295,000

Sarah Finnan

Inside Tipperary’s 18th century 10-bedroom Sopwell Hall Estate, currently on the market for €8.5 million
Inside Tipperary’s 18th century 10-bedroom Sopwell Hall Estate, currently on the market for €8.5 million

Sarah Gill

Tountinna Cottage: This two-bedroom Tipperary home is on the market for €349,500
Tountinna Cottage: This two-bedroom Tipperary home is on the market for €349,500

Sarah Gill

This halloumi buddha bowl will become a regular on your lunch rota
This halloumi buddha bowl will become a regular on your lunch rota

Lauren Heskin

5 signs your relationship has run its course, according to a therapist
5 signs your relationship has run its course, according to a therapist

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How To: Keep Your Handbag in Pristine Condition


By IMAGE
14th Sep 2015
How To: Keep Your Handbag in Pristine Condition

We put?our bags through so much (and we recently found out that our precious friend that accompanies us wherever we go also?carries quite a lot of bacteria). So do remember to keep your bag clean. If?you splash out and buy a gorgeous designer bag, you’ll want it to look its best for as long as it possibly can. If you follow these simple tips, your handbag will keep its luxurious looks for some years to come and the investment will be well worth it.

  1. Use a bag liner to store your belongings and keep the inside lining of your bag clean and fresh. Liners are?especially useful if you change handbags regularly; amazon.co.uk have a wide selection.
  2. Store your bag in the dust cover provided. This will not only keep your purchase dust-free, but will also prevent fading and reduce the chance of it being scratched or marked, which can happen just as easily at home as on the trot.
  3. Designer bags can easily lose their shape, which causes the leather to look creased or damaged. So make a point of stuffing yours at the end of the day. Remove the bag liner inside and insert some bubble wrap, without over-stuffing, as this can cause the leather to stretch.
  4. If you have a designer handbag that’s now looking the worse for wear, visit leathergoodsrepairs.co.uk? they know their skins, and their labels. You can post your bag to these specialist craftspeople, along with written instructions, and they will liaise with you as to the best method of repair.