The Louis Vuitton speedy is a glyphicon handbag that has its unique way of looking like new if taken care of properly. Proper maintenance of your Speedy, includes washing it adequately and how to store it, can go along way in keeping the shoe looking as new as possible for several years. Here’s a detailed guide on how to clean and maintain your Louis Vuitton Speedy:Here’s a detailed guide on how to clean and maintain your Louis Vuitton Speedy:
First you need to gather all the cleaning supplies that will be needed for the cleaning process.
Before you begin, collect the following supplies: To clean the furniture you will need: a soft, lint-free cloth, mild soap safe for leather, warm water, soft brush, leather conditioner. Do not use acid solutions or scrub away the surface of the bag for it will cause harm.
The second step to clean the exterior is:
First of all, with a clean, slightly wet cloth, that should be very gentle, it is necessary to wash the external surface of the car. However, it is important to ensure that the cloth is mere dampened and not wet since this may harm the leather. The best technique of wiping is circular and one should ensure he or she does not apply excess pressure.
Finally, the last step of this process is more about cleaning the leather itself:
For leather parts of your Speedy, take warm water and a small amount of mild soap. Wipe using a soft brush on the leather areas – do not soak the leather on the car. Rinse the leather with clean water and immediately dry it using a clean damp cloth so as to remove soapy water.
Step 4: Dry and Condition the Leather
Let the leather air-dry, do not use a hair dryer to dry the leather since this will make the leather dry. After this wipe off the surface with a dry cloth and apply a leather conditioner on the surface. This step assists when trying to prevent the leather from stiffening and cracking over the period.
Step 5: clean the interior
As for the interior, it is suggested to wipe the available space with a soft and dry fabric to clean dust and other particles. If the interior surface is made from fabric material, mere wipe the stains with a cleaner that is fit for use on fabric materials. Cleaning leather interiors is the same as the exteriors, if they have leather finishing then use Leather cleaner. Before starting with the last step, let me explain what I did in the last five steps.
Step 6 : Polish the Hardware
You should wash the hardware with a soft cloth and allow the product to dry for some time; this makes it easy to gently polish the item. If the hardware would look dirty the user can apply a small amount of metal polish but should not get any contact to the leather and fabric.
Step 7: Store Properly
Louis Vuitton Speedy retains its shape and produces the longest lasting shoes when it is cleaned and stored appropriately. A dust bag shall be used and the item should be kept in places with low temperatures and humidity, and most importantly, it should not be exposed to intense sun. Size: Fill with tissue paper, a handbag pillow or anything that will give it a permanent shape.
Conclusion
With that, caring and maintaining your Louis Vuitton Speedy will still be an asset to your collection after some time. If you follow all these tips, your speedy will retain its appearance and be a good investment in designer/ luxury handbags.