How to Clean Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Straps on Neverfull PM Part 1

How I clean my Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather on Monogram Canvas bags. Again the safest solution is just some distilled water and a microfiber towel on all surfaces. Baby wipes are not my recommendation. For dirt or oil removal I like to deep clean the vachetta leather Lexol Leather Cleaner. Allow bag to dry after, apply leather conditioner and finally seal with water repellent to prevent future stains or watermarks.
The bag also featured is my authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM. I purchased this bag from Fashionphile, it is vintage and also preowned.
Again this is my leather cleaning process AND these are the products I used for my older Louis Vuitton Bags. These cleaning methods and products are not recommended by Louis Vuitton for their "natural vegetable-tanned leather". This DIY is just for entertainment purposes. Please follow Louis Vuitton Product Care Guidelines or consult LV for proper leather care.
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0:00 Intro
0:09 Before Cleaning
0:31 During Cleaning
1:15 Basic Cleaning
2:40 No to Pure or Tap Water
3:20 Cleaning the Edges
4:04 Distilled water on leather
4:32 Basic Cleaning Results
6:28 Lexol Leather Cleaner
7:36 Deep Cleaning Strap
9:38 Deep Cean Result
10:59 Basic VS Deep Clean Results
11:28 Compare Straps
12:20 Final BEFORE and AFTER
12:47 Outro
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Ash

[@boxingbob4802]

Thank you for the information on the leather cleaner pH and the makeup brush! I cleaned a second hand delightful MM using your method- I ended up using a battery operated spinning facial brush for the leather- awesome satisfying results- thanks again for the knowledge!

[@hellokittyisacutie.1510]

Wow. It looks so much better. Thanks for sharing,

[@ashxlreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@xOCproduction]

Thank you for this formative and detailed video. I used to clean my vintage louis vuitton with baby wipes and would find it definitely darker and harsher on the vachettta leather. Can't wait to try it with your method! Keep it up 😍

[@ashxlreviews]

You are so welcome! I wish people would stop using baby wipes.

[@everythingemily4172]

This was great!!! I’m definitely getting that Alexol for my Danube!

[@ashxlreviews]

Good choice!

[@denissmith8227]

This is so awesome! Thank you so much for this how to! I handle lots of pre-loved LV bags and I've been ready to pull my hair out at the amount of oil and stains these purses come to me with. I have an Odeon that has some sort of sticky (coffee maybe?) stain on it, I'll have to try the distilled water trick and see!

[@ashxlreviews]

Thank you! If the coffee stain is still tough to remove, you can also try a little bit of Amodex.

[@shannon4light]

Awesome share. Thanks!

[@adebslife9928]

I have to say I am so impressed with the Lexol cleaner. I cleaned 2 vintage purses that were dry and faded. They now look gorgeous.

[@ashxlreviews]

I'm so happy to hear it worked for you!

[@rosieso129]

wow the after looks amazing! I’ve been waiting for this video, can’t wait to try this on my vintage LV. Thanks Ash!

[@rosieso129]

also, what product will you be using to condition the bag?

[@ashxlreviews]

You are so welcome!!

[@ashxlreviews]

I use Chamberlains Leather Milk Conditioner Formula #1

[@rosieso129]

@@ashxlreviews TY I’ll get both!

[@tiffaniemcmillan209]

Such a good job

[@ashxlreviews]

Thank you!

[@Gr8gurl12]

Amazing

[@elainetabaque3884]

Hello Apple guard leather cleaner is okay to use ?

[@meb.detroit]

wow, this is INCREDIBLE. thank you for this tutorial. i’m about to clean some of my bags and i’m sort of scared 😱

[@ashxlreviews]

You can do it!

[@DinnertoDumbbells]

I can watch you clean all day lol

[@ashxlreviews]

Thanks!

[@DinnertoDumbbells]

@@ashxlreviews I think I used your method to clean my mini speedy handles and it did worked, can't get rid of the stain/sun spot maybe? but the handles seem to be cleaner!

[@ashxlreviews]

@@DinnertoDumbbells Hooray!!!!

[@debbieh9009]

Wow, just distilled water to wipe clean? Wow I never heard of using distilled water! Thanks for this info! I just ordered a vintage Speedy HL. From the pics it doesn't look dirty and dark. Regardless I will wipe it down with distilled water and then condition! Thank you!

[@ashxlreviews]

Yes, I try to keep it simple. But hopefully it works for you.

[@debbieh9009]

@@ashxlreviews yes! I bought some distilled water yesterday and tried it on my mini Speedy HL. It actually removed dirt. Not alot, but I did notice the cloth had some faint brown coloration. It didn't appear to harm the leather and all dried up evenly with no water mark. My vachetta is already a carmel color. There was a faint watermark already on the vachetta and now it is barely visible. It may have darken the vachetta a tad so perhaps that's why the water stain is almost not visible, but if it did darken (due to get getting wet) it was just a smidgen. Thanks again!

[@ashxlreviews]

@@debbieh9009 I'm so happy to hear that you tried it and it helped! Thanks for the update!!!!

[@heyTracyK]

Hi, you’re video is very informative. I have a vachetta leather that looks dry and showing signs of cracking, should I condition it 1st before cleaning or go straight to cleaning then condition after? TIA

[@ashxlreviews]

Hi Tracy, once the leather is cracking, there is no way to repair it. You can condition it first, to see if it'll help. Cleaning it, may cause more damage. I worry for you now, good luck.

[@landytherlonge1785]

Hey ! Really nice video, thanks for that 🙏🏾 What do you think about the leather conditioner from Apple brand ( I can’t find the chamberlains in my country )

[@ashxlreviews]

Hi Landy, I haven't tried their product yet, I will one day but you can always test it out on a small area and see if it works.

[@bfoster2335]

Hello I use the Apple brand on all my Dooneys. Works great. I got mine from Amazon.

[@aprilstagat214]

@ash What leather conditioner, edge sealer, water repellant do you use to restore? You mentioned it near the end. Thank you :)

[@ashxlreviews]

Hi April. I use Chamberlains Leather Milk Conditioner, Tokonole, and Apple Brand Garde Rain and Stain water repellent.

[@romend7304]

What a great video! So informative! Can I use the same cleaning method and products for my Mahina leather?

[@ashxlreviews]

Thanks for the question. I honestly don't know. You can test out a small area and see. Hopefully it works.

[@birdybloom2]

Great video and technique comparison! What conditioner do you like to use?

[@ashxlreviews]

Thanks I use Chamberlains Leather Milk Conditioner.

[@Garci.il81]

I just got a second hand favorite, do you think this cleanup technique would help for the strap?

[@ashxlreviews]

Congrats and yes I think you can!

[@Garci.il81]

@@ashxlreviews thank you for your response 🙏🏻

[@happyproject2597]

How long did you wait for it to dry before conditioning the vachetta

[@ashxlreviews]

I waited overnight to make sure it was completly dry.

[@felipecamargo5450]

Hi Dear, your video its so helpful, This trick can also use for Murakami bags?(cherry blossom and multicolor)

[@ashxlreviews]

Did you mean on the vachetta leather, I would think you can.

[@alainac4713]

I have white leather in my car and use a 2 in 1 cleaner and protector leather spray, Can I use this with a microfiber to clean my pochette??

[@ashxlreviews]

I would not, since LV is untreated leather.

[@reysawangkanusa3882]

i like ,, 👍 thanks .. 🙏🙏

[@ashxlreviews]

Thank you too

[@Xyztxo1082]

Would you recommend to start with conditioner first then go in with the distilled water clean and then finish off with conditioner?

[@ashxlreviews]

I have not tried that. I've had others ask me the same thing too. I'm pretty sure you can try it with conditioner first.

[@happyproject2597]

Do you wait to dry completely after cleaning before conditioning?

[@ashxlreviews]

Yes I do!

[@camille081103]

will it remove watermark stains on an alma as well?

[@ashxlreviews]

Thanks, that's a great question that I get asked alot. I'll have to share one day, if I can get my hands on a bag with lots of watermarks.

[@devonneshort4749]

I wish I saw this video sooner 🥰.

[@ashxlreviews]

Glad you have seen it now.

[@devonneshort4749]

@@ashxlreviews I love restoring vintage bags🥰

[@user-lv1zk6om7d]

Doing this now

[@mariabok4719]

What would you use to remove ink on a lv soft wallet.

[@ashxlreviews]

I've used Amodex, but I'd test it out on a small area first.

[@javieroviedo7252]

Hi dear. What about hand sanitizer stains on the LV vachetta leather. Any tips ? Thank you.

[@ashxlreviews]

Sorry, you can't remove hand sanitizer stains. That actually has caused chemical damage to the leather and it can't be removed. Honestly you just have to be very careful with hand sanitizer.

[@jillfranklin7377]

You can get the leather replaced at LV...but, I would try and clean it first. I have seen some product reviews that showed before and after where hand sanitizer stains came out. While alcohol can be damaging, alot of times the stains are basically water spots. Try this Lexol cleaner or Apple brand.

[@dianefletcher62]

You mention something to seal the edges from fraying on the handle what will the product be

[@Taitai7]

She mentioned that she'd be using Tokonole to burnish the edges. There are hundreds of videos showing how to burnish edges with Tokonole. All the best!

[@hailey2027]

What do you like to use to seal waterproof ?

[@ashxlreviews]

I've been using Apple Brand Garde.

[@mcsabrizzy]

Does this work for water stains, or only for dirt and oil?

[@ashxlreviews]

No it does not work on water stains, I tried that on my Alma BB.

[@enajllewdrib1786]

How to clean the leather strap if there is dyed on it?

[@ashxlreviews]

You mean like a dye stain? The edge paint on the side of the leather? The whole strap being dyed? Please clarify for me.

[@lizthompson1669]

@@ashxlreviews hi! Do you have advice on how to clean a Jean dye transfer on the vachetta?

[@ava7317]

Hi, I have a neverfull whereas my top handles and trim is dark and I am trying this method to clean/revive to start - my question is the “side” straps are more light color and not that dark/dirty so can you recommend what to do to even out possible? And also- can I repeat process you use to clean if I feel it is not clean enough? Thanks so much

[@ashxlreviews]

Hi Ava, I would not scrub the leather or clean it more, you can potentially damage the the leather. Yes the straps will have more patina, you'll just have to wear the bag and let it patina naturally. I wouldn't recommend any products for darkening them.

[@lckrolczyk7610]

Can i ask why you didn't choose the Lexol conditioner?

[@ashxlreviews]

THE INGREDIENTS! Honestly it wouldn't hurt to try the Lexol Conditioner but I've just had a better experience with Chamberlains Leather Milk Conditioner.

[@jtejada7]

How do you clean the lining???

[@ashxlreviews]

Honestly I just wiped it down with a damp towel with distilled water. For ink marks I used Amodex.

[@dogeeatsveggies]

i hate how Luxury Brands tell us to not clean their "premium items" 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@ashxlreviews]

Thank you for saying this!

[@boxingbob4802]

Thank you for the information on the leather cleaner pH and the makeup brush! I cleaned a second hand delightful MM using your method- I ended up using a battery operated spinning facial brush for the leather- awesome satisfying results- thanks again for the knowledge!

[@ashxlreviews]

Your welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us!