Bring Your Purse Back to Life: How to Clean Urine Stains
A urine stain on your purse doesn't have to be a death sentence. With the right tools, techniques, and know-how, you can restore your purse to its original glory.
Updated 12 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
Urine stains on a purse are not only unsightly but also smelly. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can take that stained bag of yours and make it new again. Here's how you can clean your purse from those pesky urine stains.
Step 1: Get Rid of the Odor and Stain
The first step in restoring your purse to its former glory is to get rid of the stain and odor. The best way to do this is to use an enzymatic cleaner specifically designed for pet stains. This type of cleaner breaks down the proteins in the urine and eliminates the odor at the same time. Be sure to follow instructions on cleaner carefully.
Step 2: Clean Exterior of the Bag
Once you have eliminated the odors and stains, it's time to clean the outside of the purse. To do this, you'll need some soap and warm water. Simply dip a clean cloth into the water and soap solution and gently scrub away any dirt or debris that have become stuck to the purse. Once you have removed all of the dirt, rinse off purse with clean water and let it air dry.
Step 3: Clean the Interior of the Bag
Now that the exterior is clean, it's time to tackle the interior of bag. Depending on the material, you can either spot clean the stains or wash lining inside purse. If the lining is machine washable, you can simply toss it in the washing machine with some detergent. If it is not machine washable, then you will need to spot clean it with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Step 4: Reapply Waterproofing
After you have cleaned the bag and let it dry completely, it's important to reapply a waterproofing agent. This will help protect your purse from future moisture and stains. You can find waterproofing agents at most stores that sell bags and purses.
Step 5: Let it Air Dry
Once you have reapplied the waterproofing, you should set bag aside and allow it to air dry. This will ensure that all of the cleaning agents and waterproofing have been given enough time to properly adhere to the material of the purse.
Now your purse is as good as new and ready to face the world.
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