Everyone wants a designer luggage bag, for the obvious reasons that they are more branded, stylish and of good quality, but these bags can be a quite rough on the wallet at times. In order to make your luggage bags last longer and give you more bang for your buck, here are several important tips that will keep your luggage bags in good condition and looking like they just came out from the showroom.

Always know exactly what kind of material your luggage bag is made out of. When in doubt, double check by asking the retailer whom you purchased the bag from. Once you are clear about the material the bag is made out of, invest in the proper cleaning agents to clean the bag properly and thoroughly. This is because different materials are resistant to certain kinds of cleansers, while highly sensitive to other kinds. More delicate and high maintenance materials such as leather require less harsh chemicals, while bags made out of other materials such as canvas and nylon are compatible with most cleaning agents. Read the labels of any cleaning agents or solvents properly in order to avoid using any wrong agents by mistake. Whenever possible, use more mild solvents, and also solvents that will be able to restore the original stain or water resistant attributes of the luggage bags in question.

Pay close attention to the types of brushes and scrubs used on your luggage bags as well, as using overly hard brushes can lead to scratches or wear and tear on the surface of your bags. Choose the correct type of brushes according to the type of material your bag is made out of. Avoid drenching or soaking of your luggage bags too, as this may lead to rusting or corrosion of certain parts of the luggage, namely the locks, hinges or zipper areas. That being said, keep those metallic areas dry, and do not apply any oil on those areas as the oil may leak and stain the fabric parts of the luggage, or worse still, the clothes / items stored inside. Some good quality steel wool may be used to polish the metal hardware lightly, in order to keep the metal parts clean and free from any corrosion, and nail lacquer or polish may be utilized to restore the metals’ shine and lustre.

The bottom line is, choose the correct mild, gentle cleaning agents and solvents to keep your luggage bags clean and glowing, and maintain the natural brilliance and shine of the luggage. If you take good care of your luggage, they will in turn reward you with many faithful years of service, accompanying you through thick and thin throughout all your travels around the globe.