How to Take Care of a Crocodile Purse

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Crocodile purses are very durable, and will last a lifetime with proper care. There are a few essential rules to follow when it comes to crocodile leather. In this article is some professional advice, and you can find a link for these places in the resource section below the article. Start off by following the steps below to keep your purse looking new for years to come.

Things You'll Need

• Damp cloth
• Cleaner that contains a minimal amount of lanolin
• Purse dust bag/cover

Instructions

1. It is not necessary to constantly clean your crocodile purse. If you have a smudge, take a slightly damp cloth and gently rub it off. Gleni, an online store for exotic leathers, recommends you avoid getting the purse too wet. This could cause irreversible damage.

2. Avoid placing it in the sun or near heat sources, Gleni also recommends. This will dry out the leather and cause cracking and a loss of sheen on your purse.

3. Use only the products that use a minimal amount of lanolin if it becomes essential to clean the crocodile purse. Certain chemicals may darken the leather on the purse. Or, if all else fails, take the purse to a specialist for cleaning.

4. Use another purse on rainy days. If your crocodile purse gets too wet, it will be very hard to dry it out without damaging the leather.

5. When your crocodile purse is not in use, store it in a dust bag. This will prevent dust from drying out the purse. The Croc Doc Shop states that dust causes dryness, which causes cracking.

References

• The Croc Doc Shop
• Gleni