How A Moldy Leather Bag Is Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned

Handbag Clinic specializes in cleaning and restoring handbags. CEO Charlotte Staerck explains how a very moldy bag is deep cleaned. The process involves scraping mold away, killing the source of the mold with a mold remover, and cleaning the bag with a water-based leather cleaner. To avoid mold, Staerck recommends storing handbags in a clean, dry environment and cleaning them regularly.
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How A Moldy Leather Bag Is Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned

[@kael9664]

Guys keep in mind this is a DEEP CLEAN, not a Restauration. There is a big difference. To make the bag look "brand new" aka even replace parts or stain the leather would be whole other process. They hygienically cleaned the bag. They didn't restore it to an optically pristine condition.

[@lindalove7193]

Well, I’ll bet they charged a pretty penny for it. Why not?

[@armindoalves551]

Yes deep clean, this was legit a scrub

[@orange_kate]

@@lindalove7193 maybe the owner likes it the way it is or it's not within their budget.

[@Matthews_Media]

@@orange_kate or maybe the company doesn't know what they're doing

[@Grihmmy]

It's barely a surface cleaning. The bag still has mold leftovers when completed, and will mold over again within a few months. Still to quite a cost for the customer i bet.

[@kimbrey65]

They didn't show anything about cleaning the inside of the purse. If there was that much mold on the outside, I can imagine how much mold would be built up or even rotted through the fabric on the inside.

[@louisgilliland6617]

I'm sceptical

[@m.taylor]

I would have dunked the whole bag briefly in diluted hydrogen peroxide to be sure all mold inside-out is destroyed.

[@cel517]

Looks like surface growth from a humid environment it's very common for the outer surfaces to be molder than the inside unless it became throughly saturated

[@potatomatop9326]

The owner of that bag must be a scp 3000 colossal eel hunter.

[@gg-cq7rv]

Real

[@edi9892]

Mould is equally fascinating, disgusting and frustrating. While we usually experience its bad side, it has many positive aspects too, some are near essential to life!

[@themedicalmarvels]

Nobody wants your National Geographic lesson

[@edi9892]

@@themedicalmarvels currently 28 likes...

[@mushrooom2123]

@@themedicalmarvels Accept the truth, take the Moldpill!🍄

[@brucebelvin2058]

Americans call it mold. Damn Brit

[@dion789]

She really tried her best to turn the content for a 1 minute video into a 4 and a half minute video.

[@angelicsailor1st]

Some of these are interesting but because they aren't saying what actual chemicals they are using it's more of a watch along then actually informative (From a Leather Maker)

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

Trade secrets.

[@whatwedointheshadows3349]

Yeah this is not useful. I wanted instructions. Downvoted.

[@alessiocai5573]

@@whatwedointheshadows3349 money

[@spekulatius1337]

Probably chlorine.

[@maemae1752]

As a leather maker do you have any information that you can share with others who can’t afford such a service? Any information would be appreciated because I don’t think anyone is here for the fun of the knowledge

[@alivcor]

4:16 I don't think that enzyme creates the mould, however the mould does secrete enzymes.

[@lindalove7193]

And mold creates spores. Some mold forms hard layers to protect its nucleus. Respiratory gear should have been worn. Prior to the scraping, antibacterial chemicals should have been allowed to penetrate and soak through to destroy the mold. Saddle soap and leather conditioner should have been applied to the bag. This was not one of your better jobs.

[@alivcor]

@@lindalove7193 Exactly!

[@Hope-bn9xz]

Buckles still looks mouldy 🙄

[@ClickClack_Bam]

What they sadly didn't say here is the most important part. If you're going to play with mold you need the proper protective equipment. You breathe the wrong mold in your lungs & you can be seriously hurt.

[@lexiehiggins2001]

Literally within the first 45 seconds she says they start by assessing the types of mold present to be sure that it’s safe to handle

[@theclairewhy]

This is not a tutorial

[@desperadodeluxe2292]

Met a dude in the mold removal business and hardly wore a mask. You could tell he had nerve damage pretty bad.

[@SpamSundays]

would have been nice to clean the brass parts as well

[@Gutterrat69]

Those poor buckles tho

[@malirabbit6228]

In the after picture,the buckles didn’t look as if they had been addressed.

[@lizaplath]

you know... if you stuff the bag full, it'll be easier to clean the outside... and that can hardly count as a "deep clean", it's just scraping and then a poorly done wipe off

[@ron4202]

Looks like they did stuff it at the end. Also, how do you "deep clean" leather?

[@brucebelvin2058]

Yeah, but it was done with a British accent so she SOUNDS like a snobby expert.

[@Vasilia4]

@@brucebelvin2058 she doesn't sound snobbish at all. She doesn't even speak posh English

[@Grihmmy]

​@@ron4202 Deep cleaning takes multiple turns, and includes areas they ignored. The inside...the stitching and the zippers are critical. It also takes separate turns with cleaning agents, since there is no one magical product that does it all in one. This bag would mold over again in months..while customer would have payed for it not to.

[@ron4202]

@@Grihmmy Oh, interesting! Thank you for your comment!

[@duermedespierto]

cleaning mold off the bag is easy. The hard part is removing the stains it leaves behind which is what I hoped they would show

[@unlimitedgnar1955]

I’ve always wanted to know this. The mystery haunted my dreams for years

[@mayhudson]

i dunno this didnt look like a "deep clean" to me

[@jensrb50]

Well I only say the bag was saved when I see it one year later and after getting moist again through use for example rain .I doubt the mold under the handle attachment was killed off completely.And the spores attach to the lining too .For people at home just brush it with a nylon brush and soak it in vinegar essence 25% alcohol 25 % 50% distilled water.And I mean soak it .Dry it .Spray it with a disinfectant that is not alcohol based bit micro(fill in blank /mikrobielle) .Clean with saddle soap .Spray again with disinfectant and then condition the leather with a purely synthetic leather oil so you don't reintroduce a oil that can oxidise

[@JinsKookieJams]

*This was an amazing restoration!! The bad looks so beautiful at the end!*

[@alexwade9888]

Bag still looked pretty bad after tbf

[@jnto2603]

Exactly, better off buying something new

[@abishekashok1352]

There is only so much you can do tbh

[@Agent.J]

Should have cleaned the metal parts too

[@brookeg6670]

In the original video on their channel they mentioned the client didn’t want it to be restored, just the mold removed to be able to use it again safely

[@tmck4138]

At that point unless it’s a precious heirloom I would toss it

[@abderrahimbenmoussa4359]

That's how you waiste money, ressources and a cow's life for some mold.

[@ral1153]

Your opinion does make sense really the bag have been damaged so much you might just tossed to bag or recycle it and buy a new one

[@jagoldenpyrenees491]

@@ral1153 Leather can last hundreds of years if properly cared for. It's worth salvaging.

[@gnomaz15]

@@abderrahimbenmoussa4359 1. Mold can easily spread and certain types of mold can be dangerous. The bag in this video was nowhere near "deep cleaned" and still contained mold after the cleaning. 2. Cow leather is a by-product of cows and calfs, primary product being milk and meat. Take your moral posturing somewhere else.

[@Jodiescox]

This is absolutely lovely! Hello from Paris!

[@m.taylor]

So what mold removal solution and foam cleaner did they use?

[@escribopapelitos]

That uncleaned corner is anxiety inducing, just clean the whole thing and do a before and after video

[@jomeeo]

It's disgusting, but I can't stop myself from watching it

[@armindoalves551]

I feel like a professional car detailer could have done a be better job

[@ForteExpresso]

Yes!!! I have seen them doing better tattoos and what not.

[@nexttounknown5361]

I have a special spray for all leather and a disinfectant. This video was a waste of my 4 minutes but I was bored

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

Instead of editing my videos here I am enjoying this stuff.

[@sorayaaskari9171]

It happens bro....keep up the good work!!!

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

@@sorayaaskari9171 It is part of life been spending a whole bunch of time trying to learn storytelling.

[@Cupcake_Royale]

Same. I lost motivation to make videos.

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

@@Cupcake_Royale I haven't it's just keep going till it gets better.

[@whatwedointheshadows3349]

What are you spraying on it?

[@MrCedarapffel]

How long do you have to train to learn how to spray something on a bag? Is it a four year course?

[@Nokitron]

I will not lie, Insider, this video has the weirdest comment section in your entire channel 🤣

[@maemae1752]

Thank you for your advertisement for your services and the ZERO information for anyone who is in this unfortunate situation. Bravo

[@carolleejohnson9701]

What did u use to kill the mold is it a secret? The reason why for the most part is to learn how to do it or there is no reason to watch in my opinion...

[@gwiltz1123]

Does not look saved lol

[@Nymeria0]

What’s the mold removal solution comprised of?

[@yohaneskandani8452]

Acid or alcohol. For most case you can use vinegar mostly found in a kitchen. But again you should be familiar with cleaning leather before doing things like in the video. After removing the mold, it is better to clean the leather goods with saddle soap and recondition it with leather cream or oil and polish it with leather polish products. Hope this help.

[@jht931]

I wish they had cleaned the whole bag

[@brucebelvin2058]

This is a lot of BS. Kill the mold using a soft toothbrush dipped in white vinegar or lemon juice then wash with saddle soap using again a soft tooth brush. Then after it dries apply a leather conditioner. It will turn out better than your method and without all the pretense and the need of an "artisan"

[@inthewoods80]

I know this bag must have been special…but in my opinion, that is my time to say, must be time to replace it. I very much dislike mold. Even if it was completely restored I’d still be thinking about those spores and the mold.

[@JustMe-12345]

How does something like this, especially on this scale..... even happen?

[@blackypawz2990]

She said in the beginning and that might be enough to cause that, but it's still pretty surprising!

[@barbaracarney6398]

Mold is always present in the air. It just needs water, time and a good substrate to grow. Burst water pipe soaking leather in a closed wardrobe is just about perfect. The more that mold can be in the dark and have little air circulation, the faster it grows. Once it gets going, exponential growth happens. All the visible stuff is the "fruiting body" - the part that produces 35 million spores / square inch! but most of the mold, the "hyphae" are root like filaments that exist inside the leather matrix. Removing only the surface mold is just like picking a dandelion without pulling out the root. Except mold will only grow again if exposed to enough humidity. That bag is still saturated with mold.

[@woogie872]

I had a leak on the roof at my apartment and the black mold came through. My dead mother's purse she gave me is now ruined and I don't know how to legitimately save it and this video did nothing for me and taught me nothing.

[@sorayaaskari9171]

all the comments in here are so fresh

[@desperadodeluxe2292]

I'm trying to figure out what the solution is. I tried hydrogen peroxide (stains) I just need a piece of leather for my camping gear. That thing stinks.

[@mrhelitosis7564]

Here before the likes hit triple digits.

[@Lili-xq9sn]

What exactly are the products you used to kill mold??

[@GREVIEWS02]

Trying to take their business?

[@Lili-xq9sn]

@@GREVIEWS02 Need to know how to kill mold in bathroom.

[@markkieran1004]

The active ingredient you're after is benzylkonium chloride.

[@markkieran1004]

@@Lili-xq9sn But if you don't address the underlying cause, it will come back.

[@Lili-xq9sn]

@@markkieran1004 Yes. It's the bathroom, so mold happens, even though it's cleaned regularly.

[@lindalove7193]

I would think you’d use the anti-mold cleaner prior to using dental tools and wooden scrapers. I’m glad you speeded the cleaning up, it could have taken forever. This a poor cleaning job. The bag is discolored and still looks dirty.

[@leeholke9851]

Mould is a fungus not enzyme. That's to do with bacteria. Lol

[@alivcor]

Lol

[@barnabasbaack1237]

Lol

[@us7876]

They use enzyme that feed on bacteria I'd totally toss it tbh😂

[@pepperread1184]

What is with all the hate? While I was disappointed because I came here hoping for more specific information regarding products that can be used, I don’t see why so many are attacking. Let’s try to be kind, people. ☮️

[@adityaagr8702]

Why this bag looks like it was used in WW2

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

Sentimental attachment.. father mother and the leather bag. Throw it one corner and look at it when you 'will. Regards.

[@ohh_manda]

The bag is still so damaged after cleaning. I would get rid of it even if it had sentimental value.....whats the point if it will sit in a closet forever?

[@peachyroni]

It could be from a relative that had passed or something like that. It doesnt have to apply to you ok cool, but that's why services like this exsist if someone wants/needs it. Humans overall tend to be sentimental

[@DoA121]

How long was this bag left in the wardrobe after the pipe burst. For years? Has nobody searched for it? I would have thrown it away at this point.

[@debinickerson6668]

I know how to clean the mold off as I'm sure most people do. What we need to know is what to use to clean, kill mold and remove stains so we don't mess the leather up by dumping bleach on it. On to the next video. Thank you anyway.

[@leeholke9851]

I do mould remediation. I use distilled water. No chemicals needed.

[@leeholke9851]

I've done a lot worse to

[@L_Maris]

That sounds pretty interesting! How does distilled water work in killing the mould?

[@theXaint]

Hi! I have a water distiller at home, and will get a mouldy leather boxing bag. Can you please give me some advice how to use distilled water to remove the mould?

[@raakeshgr397]

A saddle soap would've done a much better job! I'm no expert but watched a ton of shoe restoration videos! ASMR!

[@9.1416]

I would have just washed it some soapy water and left hanging in the sun to dry..lol

[@user-wr6qm1rx8f]

Normql washing would do.

[@travisleith1146]

Enzymes do not cause mold, mold causes enzymes.

[@JAKASHA420]

Bummer. I've tossed several leather bags from a hoarders property I bought 2 years ago. I still have several that weren't as bad. I also have a leather jacket or two.

[@biibikiki1304]

Wow a pipe burst and the owner continue to leave the bag there to grow mold ? unbelievable.

[@barbaracarney6398]

They may have other concerns first...

[@humanbeeing4780]

lmao

[@kingrutse3278]

Talking about scratches showing the scratches u made might not be good 🤣🤣 I’d edit that out great video tho 🙏

[@Rickyfyied]

Doesn't look saved.

[@Mikoraf]

4

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

Just throw it away. The owner clearly didn't take care of it.

[@Grihmmy]

The bag still has mold spots and dirty buckles, rivets and feet when " done ". Unnessesary scraping with wood and toothpicks for camera effect, and no fat added, nor polish. I wonder what this poor customer was charged for this.

[@merwynvincent]

If the client really had a sentimental value for it, it wud have not had mound on it in the first place 😂😂

[@merwynvincent]

@IamMattie that’s fine but what they were cleaning was mold and fungi!!! These does not occur immediately, this should have been there unnoticed for a long time!!!

[@Faceless_Man]

Just buy a new one

[@chandu_yb7]

Vak

[@Meech817]

9

[@universe1214]

저렇게 해도 곰팡이 냄새 날텐데..

[@ks_cerealkiller]

Why not just... Throw it out?

[@GREVIEWS02]

If someone can clean it and it’s almost good as new why continue destroying the planet by throwing it away.

[@seikogrey]

it was also mentioned there was sentimental value

[@ks_cerealkiller]

Then why was it shoved at the back of a wardrobe where a pipe could explode on it? It just seems like too much hassle to clean it, no matter how special it was.

[@sanikadixit2831]

98th!

[@seancarroll6511]

Ceo. Ha ja

[@rryan2008]

12:30

[@pamelanadel3787]

Clean/restore? Straight to the trash for me.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

3rd

[@avthuyne]

What's the added value of this video? Thought you were at least gonna say what product you use, instead you advised to go to a pro but that's not why we're here, we diy

[@MJ-mm1iv]

Anyone can clean this bag.not really an artisan.

[@tarekhosny8166]

Step 1: Throw the bag Step 2: Get a new bag

[@BIGDaddy504]

Didn't really give much info to clean besides let professionals clean it

[@us7876]

First world problems🙄

[@Stressed2Capacity]

Girl, that bag is still stained and funky. Mold stinks. You cannot remove mold odor from leather. Trash it.

[@airbound7407]

On this episode of extreme cheapskates...

[@victortowfon]

not really, I doubt this cleaning company it's cheap!

[@Senselessnesss]

@@victortowfon you don’t get it do you

[@abrahamdsouza2012]

Lol it's not even clean what waste made me unsubscribe

[@gg-cq7rv]

12th gg

[@sigh824]

Fascinating. And Disgusting.

[@yixiang5054]

This is gross and mold will grow inside so should just throw it out

[@subseeker]

WHO THE F CARES??????????

[@howinsightful2391]

Why comment if you don't?

[@howinsightful2391]

Cause I sure careeee

[@robert_i.nastase]

I am to late here

[@hawkenfox]

Not much useful information here. A waste of time. Thanks for wasting viewer's time ...

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

What a waste of time this is nothing but a way to promote your business and what you do. It’s easy to clean other handbag, even with mold on it for anyone to do at home.

[@Matthews_Media]

Not that impressive... Looks very DIY and can be done by purchasing cleaning agents on Amazon.. And please stop saying "the Artisan".. You are trying too hard to make this seem like a craft. It isn't.

[@woogie872]

Thank you for advising a proper cleaning agent from Amazon. My mom died and my apartment roof leaked and I want to save the purse she gave me. Your recommendation is my final attempt at saving it. If it doesn't work, I'll have the final closure to finally part with the purse once and for all.

[@fernandogaibor8043]

The owner cried? How pathetic is him/her

[@manuelgonzalezmediavilla436]

FAKE!!!!

[@IfInDoubt..]

What a load of crap.