5 Tips To Keep Your Leather Handbag Clean During The Pandemic

The Coronavirus outbreak has already been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Since the total number of positive coronavirus cases in India is gradually rising, our government has announced complete lockdown of the country till 14^th April and the date is expected to increase even further. People have started following all the precautions stated by the government,  like maintaining social distancing by staying at their home.

But just following the coronavirus advisory and staying at home isn’t sufficient. You should also wash your hands frequently and keep the goods in your house clean. You will be surprised to know that coronavirus can survive in items like leather handbags for almost 72 hours. There are a few tips you can follow to kill the virus and germs in your bag.

Keep Your Leather Handbag Clean During The Pandemic With The Tips Stated Below

Disinfect Your Phone

Not only should you avoid keeping your expensive leather handbag on contaminated surfaces but also disinfect your phone using wipes before putting it in your bag. You should also wash your hands every time you touch the phone. Though there are various types of wipes to choose from, use anti-bacterial wipes when disinfecting your phone

Wash Water Bottle And Keys

If you are one of those people who prefer carrying the water bottle and keys in their leather handbag, make sure you first wash them thoroughly. Use hot soapy water to wash them. There are higher chances for them to harbour germs if you touch them with dirty hands. Our hands can become contaminated if we touch an unclean surface. We use keys couple of times every day so they are more prone to picking up germs.

Collect Used Tissues In A Separate Bag

Whether an infected person is using the tissues or not, used tissues should always be collected in a separate plastic bag before putting it your leather handbag. Even if you are in a hurry, don’t put them directly into the handbag as they can contaminate the other items in it as well. Always keep a plastic bag separately in your bag where you can put the used tissues as and when required.

Wash Make-Up Brushes

The easiest way you can disinfect the make-up brushes you are putting in your handbag is by washing them every day using soapy water. When your make-up brushes are clean, you don’t have to worry about germs in your cosmetic bag. Whether you love using make-up or not, put them inside a cosmetic bag before putting it in the handbag.

Wipe The Bag Everyday

Just cleaning and disinfecting the items in your bag isn’t sufficient. You should also wipe your leather handbag regularly to keep them clean during the coronavirus outbreak. They often come in close contact with other people from where they can pick up the germ. You should also clean your hands before touching them.

These being said, it’s time you follow the tips stated above and keeping your leather handbag clean during the pandemic will become easier.