Product Care

A leather bag is the infallible companion for your city life. Functional and audacious, Mandarina Duck leather bags feature an Italian design and are made of 100% made in Italy leather. A precious, sturdy and dynamic material, leather is not immune to life's adversities. So your bag can be passed down through the generations, follow our care and cleaning advice and preserve it for as long as possible.  

As time goes by, bumps, frequent walks and the vagaries of the weather put your handbag's leather to the test. If it’s looked after with care, your bag will become more beautiful over the years. Just as wine gets better with age, time is leather’s ally.  

Just like a vitamin shot to give you a boost every day, your bag also needs a boost of energy to care for its
material. We recommend that you clean and condition a leather bag two to three times a year, depending on how much you use it. 

1. Dust and clean with care  Whether your bag is made of calf leather grained or smooth, use a soft, clean cloth to dust both the outside and inside. Using clean, warm water, gently rub the damp cloth over the entire surface of the bag, being extra careful when cleaning the metal buckles that adorn the bag. Finally, gently wipe the bag with a dry cloth and leave it to dry for 24-48 hours with the handles facing down. 

2. Nourish the bag to hydrate it  Once the leather has been cleaned, apply a little bit of colourless and nourishing cream to a cloth and rub this into your bag using circular motions. Use a microfine cloth or chamois to gently rub down your bag and restore its original shine. 

3. Everyday protection Your leather bag can be protected for the duration of its life if you take the right precautions. We recommend that you store it in its original sleeve when not in use. To preserve its original shape, curves and structure, you should not overfill it and fill the interior with tissue paper after each use. Finally, keep it away from prolonged exposure to light, heat and humidity, which could damage its hardware. Remember to put your small personal belongings in a leather or canvas pouch to optimise the space in your bag and to protect the inner lining from possible stains caused by pens, oils, perfumes, creams or lipsticks. Finally, we recommend that you make your leather bag (excluding smooth leather bags) waterproof to protect it from the weather. 

Hardside Care

We recommend using a gentle soap and warm water, rinsing well. If you would like to wax the case after cleaning, any good silicone-base automobile or furniture polish will preserve the luster and add resistance to the covering. We do NOT recommend, however, that you try to clean the luggage with a combination cleaner-polish.

Softside Care

We recommend spot cleaning with a mild soap (i.e. dish soap) and water. If this is not successful, try a product used for spot removal on clothing such as Spray 'n Wash, or using a foam type cleaner used to clean car mats or automobile carpets (sold at car parts stores). If the luggage has an offensive odor, use a vinegar (1 part) and water (5 parts) mixture. This may take the odor out but it will then need to be aired out for a few days. Also, we recommend placing charcoal in the bag for a day or more (depending on the strength of the odor) and close
the bag. The charcoal will absorb the smell.