How To Clean Bags Metal Hardware? – Factory Direct Guide

We carry “bag” products on a daily basis, such as handbags, backpacks, wallets, etc. With the use of these products, the metal parts of these products, such as buckles, labels, rings, buttons may become dirty or worn. As a manufacturing factory, we know how to maintain these products. In this article, we (YHD Metal) will introduce some tips and methods for daily maintenance and cleaning of bag accessories.

About us: Guangzhou YHD Metal is a manufacturer and wholesaler of handbag accessories with 20 years of manufacturing experience. YHD is specialized in metal accessories, belt buckles, bag locks, snap hooks, rivets, magnets, eyelets, frames, rings, bag labels, zippers, etc. If you want to wholesale or OEM some metal products of bag accessories, please contact us. We will provide factory direct wholesale prices.

Quick Check: How to determine whether this piece of bag hardware is damaged? Or dirty?

Dirt: Generally, metal is harder, so it is more likely to be dirty. We can touch the part you think is “defective” with our fingers. If it is dirty, there will usually be dirt, oil stains, dust or other dirt attached to the surface of the hardware, and these traces of dirt may be removed by touching with your fingers. This is a good thing because the hangbag metal is not damaged;

Damage: If the metal is damaged, it is generally irreversible, and the only way to make the handbag perfect again is to replace this accessory. Damage usually manifests as obvious scratches, dents, cracks or deformations on the surface of the hardware. Check for obvious physical damage. Similarly, we can also use our fingers to touch the “defective” part. If the touch may not be smooth (feeling like a downward depression), it is generally a metal part that is damaged.

Why does bag hardwares get dirty/damaged?

Bags are our daily companions, so there are many opportunities for bag hardware to come into contact with dirt and injury.

Physical friction and collision: Some hardware, such as the buckles on the shoulder straps, collide with many things every day. For example, when we go home and put the handbag aside, the buckles on the shoulder straps may touch some surfaces (clothing, furniture, and even the bag itself) causing scratches

Chemical reaction: Usually the metal accessories we manufacture will go through a layer of electroplating process to form a protective film. When this layer of film is rubbed off by “physical defects of daily use”, the exposed metal part will react (oxidation, tarnish, etc.)

Tips for removing dirt on handbag metal accessories:

Tools:

Soft cloth OR mild sponge
Warm Water(recommended) OR Mild Soap OR jewelry cleaner
Hair dryer(optional/recommended)

Notes: Following the principle of gradual progress, we recommend using soft cloth because it is softer. If the dirt is very hard, consider using mild sponge. Because mild sponge may rub against granular dirt, thus scratching the metal surface.

In addition, we also recommend using warm water to clean the metal surface to dissolve the dirt. If the dirt is a stubborn stain, then we can use soap or professional jewelry. Here are their principles:

Emulsification of soap: One end of the soap molecule is hydrophilic and the other end is lipophilic. When soap comes into contact with dirt, the lipophilic end will wrap around dirt such as grease and dust to form tiny micelles. The hydrophilic end is exposed to water, so that these micelles are dispersed in the water, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning.

Surfactant: Jewelry cleaners usually contain mild surfactants. These substances are similar to the principle of soap and can effectively remove dirt and grease from jewelry.

Steps:

Choose according to different metal accessory parts: If it can be removed, try to remove it (to prevent cleaning other parts by mistake during cleaning). If the metal, such as a zipper, cannot be separated, then use smaller tools.

Gently dip the soft cloth/sponge into warm water/soap/cleaner to obtain a small amount of cleaning power.
Gently wipe the metal hardware with the cloth, paying attention to crevices and corners.
Use clean water, wet wipes or sponge. Then rinse the hardware with clean water to remove soap residue.
Dry thoroughly: Use a dry, soft cloth to remove all moisture. Or use a hair dryer (cool mode) to dry the water to prevent water stains or rusts.

Tips for reparing damage on handbag metal accessories:

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Conclusion:

Through this article, I believe you already have a certain foundation for “cleaning handbag metal hardware”. As a factory, the batches of various metal products we ship will have quality assurance, and there will be no dirt or damage.

In addition, if you want to purchase some replacement accessories in bulk, please contact us.

FAQ

How long does the delivery take?

The delivery time for large quantities is generally 8-12 days. If the product is more complicated, it will take 10-15 days. However, if the order quantity is large and the product needs to be assembled, it will take 25-30 days.

What is the minimum order quantity(MOQ)?

Our minimum order quantity is usually 500 pieces (but we can accept less than this quantity, but the unit price will be higher)