Cleaning Thrifted Items

       You can find some awesome thrifted items but they might come with a funky smell or just look dirty. Obviously if it looks beyond saving leave it on the shelf, but if it just needs some TLC pick it up!

1. If you can put it in the washing machine do so! Its the easiest way to clean clothes and other machine washable things you may purchase.
2. Lysol is your best friend. You don't know where these items have been before they reached you. Lysol can easily disinfect those items you can't throw in the wash and also helps with any faint odors.
3. Back to the odor issue. Febreze is also a nice one for absorbing those odors. Also some baking soda sprinkled in there and letting it air out. 
4. For the interior of purses you can't wash the outside of but look a little gross, I'd suggest this: Make sure you get any dust and such out to the best of you ability by just shaking it out and getting in the corners. Then I would just take a damp wash cloth and wipe down the insides working on any grimier areas the best. If there are any really bad spots try using a Shout wipe or something to see if that gets it out. After your done let it air dry, Lysol and your good to go.
5. If your bag or item has a tear that is unnoticeable and or you think you can fix go ahead and do so. In a bag I got recently the inside pocket was coming off on one side. I took a needle and thread and quickly sewed it up. Its now functional and barley noticeable.
6. For old or dirty leather use some saddle soap. This will condition and clean the leather so it looks fresher.

       That is all i can think of for right now. If you have any questions leave them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them!

Hope your having a great day!

Hannah