AS BRITAIN is being battered with a deluge of rain this week, many of us will have been carrying our brollies with us wherever we go, for fear of getting caught in a rain storm. Once you're finished with your umbrella, it may be tempting to just shove it in your handbag until you need it again - but did you know this may be causing damage? Storing everyday items in your bag can lead to stains, smells and wear and tear that you may be unable to reverse. With that in mind, fashion experts revealed five things never to put in your handbag.
Soggy umbrellas, or in fact any items that can get damp, should never be stored in your bag as the moisture can lead to mould and mildew. “Suede is a delicate and porous material, made up of small hair fibres,” says CEO of Clothes Doctor, Lulu O’Connor. “Water, or wetness in general, can cause the hair bristles to become weak and thin, with time eventually tearing off and deteriorating the quality of the material.
Lulu explained that you can use specialist products such as suede brushes and erasers to treat damage. However, if you want to avoid damage altogether, it's best to keep your brolly in a plastic carrier bag. We're all guilty of keeping a loose lippy or powder in the depths of our handbags, but often these end up leaking, which can lead to damage.
Makeup oils can lead to permanent stains, that are tricky to get rid of, and perfumes can soak into the material, and corrode the lining. To prevent any makeup mishaps, Nia Davis, ha.
