i used up all the tricks i know for removing malodour on this bag, from all-natural homemade cleaners to chemical-filled solutions with no luck. so, i decided to give this vintage gucci bag a deep wash as a last resort. you can safely wash any coated canvas material. however, i should warn you that the final result really depends on the quality and condition of the bag pre-wash. i should also emphasize that the most important part is to apply leather conditioner while the bag is still wet, or at least damp. this is to prevent any unsightly cracks from happening.
don't be deceived by the look because this one smells really, really bad.
i used a nylon mesh dipped in softened detergent bar to get rid of the remaining flaky lining. this should also remove malodour without using bleach.
rinse, rinse, rinse.
stuff with towels. rest the bag for a little while.
apply leather conditioner while the bag is still damp to touch.
hang to dry. i then used a blow dryer to speed up the drying process.
vintage gucci bag after! clean, refreshed, and most importantly, no more stink!
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