Longchamp Le Pliage in the Washing Machine. Thread starter Ryan Start date Jul 10, Forums Contemporary Designers Longchamp. Feb 8, 1, NYC. Hi I have seen a few people question whether the Le Pliage can be washed in the machine, so I decided to take the plunge pun intended with my white one. I have had this bag for a few years but rarely used it because I was afraid of it getting dirty - it is a true white, not creme or ivory.
But it was getting dirty just sitting in the closet and I decided I'd rather have it look used from actual use. Washed it in a standard top load machine, cold water, "handwash delicate" cycle. Use the mildest soap possible to minimize the risk of dehydrating or damaging the leather. Use a soft cloth to gently scrub the bag. Dip a soft, clean cloth in the soapy water. Wring out the excess moisture, then gently wipe away all the dirt and grime from the bag.
Use this solution to clean the outside and inside of the bag. Make sure that everything in the bag has been removed before you clean the inside, however. Only allow the leather parts of the bag to get slightly moist.
Do not soak or submerge them. Buff dry. Use a dry, soft cloth to lightly buff the surface of the bag while it is still moist. Continue buffing until the surface feels dry. After drying the bag with a cloth, allow it to continue air drying for an hour or so, especially if you cleaned the inside.
The inside of the bag should be thoroughly dry before you return anything to it. Recondition the leather parts using a vinegar solution.
To prevent the leather parts of the bag from drying out and cracking, you should condition it. You can make a conditioning paste from white vinegar and linseed oil. Mix one part white distilled vinegar with two parts linseed oil until well combined.
Dip a clean, soft cloth into this solution and rub a generous amount over the entire surface of the leather bag. Work in small, circular buffing motions. Allow the solution to soak into the leather for 15 minutes. After the solution has rested, buff the leather of the bag with a dry, clean cloth. Method 3. Place the bag in your washing machine. Remove everything from the inside of the bag and place it in an empty washing machine.
You can clean the bag by itself or with other items, but make sure that the other items you place in the washing machine can bleed or otherwise damage the bag. Add mild detergent. A standard liquid laundry detergent should be fine, but opt for one that is dye-free and fragrance-free if possible. The detergent should be as mild as possible to minimize the risk of damage.
If you want to be especially caution, skip the detergent and opt for a more gentle, natural cleansing product, like Murphy's oil soap or liquid castile soap.
Set the machine to a gentle setting. Both the agitation and temperature settings should be mild, so choose one of the gentlest settings on your machine and set the water temperature to "cool" or "warm.
A "wool" setting should work well, but a "delicate," "gentle," or "hand wash" cycle might be better. The temperature of the water should be somewhat cool, approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit 4 degrees Celsius.
Let the bag air dry. After you remove the bag from the washing machine, hang it from its straps on a clothes hanger and let it air dry for four to five hours, or until it is completely dry. Then I proceeded to use the bag every day for work and then it became my bag for Every.
It is a great bag, goes with everything and can be dressed up or down. The size of the bag is perfect for just throwing in everything you could need for the day. Fast forward to this past winter. I placed my bag on the floor in the car and it picked up all the salt and left white salt stains all over my bag. No amount of wiping with a wet towel would remove it.
I had googled cleaning the bag and some suggested putting it in the washing machine. One evening, I took the bag and put it in with a few other things and gave it a go, on the gentle cycle. When the washing cycle was done, I braced myself and pulled the bag out. It was brand new looking again! Longchamp believes in repairing beautiful pieces; giving them a new lease of life is a point of pride. The Maison considers itself responsible for its products, even after they have left the store.
To that end, a repair service is available to customers to take care of items that have been used or accidentally damaged. Restoring them not only means satisfying customers, but helping to protect the environment as well. If in doubt, Longchamp will be happy to advise.
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