The most important thing is to care for the leather item. Do not make it vulnerable to undue wear and rip. Placing leaky cosmetic and pens inside is considered undue damage, as is exposing the leather that slow weather. If you know it will rain intensely, do require your reward designer handbag with you. If the leather will get wet, dry it slowly. In other words, room temperature is better than a piping hot heater. Excessive heat can also damage the leather.

Store the leather item appropriately, and use a dust cover, either the one provided by the designer or a for you to one, such as silk cotton. Never use plastic hand bags as they will keep moisture in.

Clean the item frequently. Cleaners made especially for leather are available almost anywhere. Apply the cleaner with expending dry hands. Leather goods can be cleaned with comfortable damp cloth. Do this as frequently as possible.

The most common type of damage is small scratches. A large number of can be removed by simply chaffing them out, gently, with a finger. As always, make sure your hands are clean and dry up. Skin produces oils, and these will work well with it. If it is a bigger damage, you may want the help of another oil, such as baby oil or olive oil. However, before using these, test them over a covered area to see the reaction. If there is no staining, apply a tiny amount of the oil to the scuff, leave it to bathe for quite a while, and then clean it off with a soft clean cloth.

Take note that, if you are dealing with organic leather-based that has been coloured not painted, avoid greasy cleaners as they may trap dirt and water. Stains should be removed by a professional. You have committed to a developer accessory, so professional attention is sometimes necessary. Deal with the leather with special leather conditioners. These may help keep the leather looking fresh and healthy.