How A Moldy Leather Bag Is Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned

Handbag Clinic specializes in cleaning and restoring handbags. CEO Charlotte Staerck explains how a very moldy bag is deep cleaned. The process involves scraping mold away, killing the source of the mold with a mold remover, and cleaning the bag with a water-based leather cleaner. To avoid mold, Staerck recommends storing handbags in a clean, dry environment and cleaning them regularly.
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How A Moldy Leather Bag Is Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned

[kael]

Guys keep in mind this is a DEEP CLEAN, not a Restauration. There is a big difference. To make the bag look "brand new" aka even replace parts or stain the leather would be whole other process. They hygienically cleaned the bag. They didn't restore it to an optically pristine condition.

[kimbrey]

They didn't show anything about cleaning the inside of the purse. If there was that much mold on the outside, I can imagine how much mold would be built up or even rotted through the fabric on the inside.

[potatomatop]

The owner of that bag must be a scp 3000 colossal eel hunter.

[edi]

Mould is equally fascinating, disgusting and frustrating. While we usually experience its bad side, it has many positive aspects too, some are near essential to life!

[angelicsailorst]

Some of these are interesting but because they aren't saying what actual chemicals they are using it's more of a watch along then actually informative

(From a Leather Maker)

[dion]

She really tried her best to turn the content for a 1 minute video into a 4 and a half minute video.

[alivcor]

4:16 I don't think that enzyme creates the mould, however the mould does secrete enzymes.

[lizaplath]

you know... if you stuff the bag full, it'll be easier to clean the outside... and that can hardly count as a "deep clean", it's just scraping and then a poorly done wipe off

[jensrb]

Well I only say the bag was saved when I see it one year later and after getting moist again through use for example rain .I doubt the mold under the handle attachment was killed off completely.And the spores attach to the lining too .For people at home just brush it with a nylon brush and soak it in vinegar essence 25% alcohol 25 % 50% distilled water.And I mean soak it .Dry it .Spray it with a disinfectant that is not alcohol based bit micro(fill in blank /mikrobielle) .Clean with saddle soap .Spray again with disinfectant and then condition the leather with a purely synthetic leather oil so you don't reintroduce a oil that can oxidise

[brucebelvin]

This is a lot of BS. Kill the mold using a soft toothbrush dipped in white vinegar or lemon juice then wash with saddle soap using again a soft tooth brush. Then after it dries apply a leather conditioner. It will turn out better than your method and without all the pretense and the need of an "artisan"

[duermedespierto]

cleaning mold off the bag is easy. The hard part is removing the stains it leaves behind which is what I hoped they would show

[JinsKookieJams]

*This was an amazing restoration!! The bad looks so beautiful at the end!*

[tmck]

At that point unless it’s a precious heirloom I would toss it

[unlimitedgnar]

I’ve always wanted to know this. The mystery haunted my dreams for years

[armindoalves]

I feel like a professional car detailer could have done a be better job

[mayhudson]

i dunno this didnt look like a "deep clean" to me

[escribopapelitos]

That uncleaned corner is anxiety inducing, just clean the whole thing and do a before and after video

[Thebreakdownshow]

Instead of editing my videos here I am enjoying this stuff.

[jomeeo]

It's disgusting, but I can't stop myself from watching it

[ClickClack_Bam]

What they sadly didn't say here is the most important part.

If you're going to play with mold you need the proper protective equipment.

You breathe the wrong mold in your lungs & you can be seriously hurt.