How to clean Skip Hop Studio bag?

[arivecchi]

Can it be machine washed? I have the Skip Hop Studio Pewter Dot bag.

[TwoBees]

I would try spot cleaning first. Here is some info from their website:

How do I clean my Skip Hop bag?
Our canvas models can be machine washed. The first course of action is to spot clean the bag. If the canvas bag still needs additional cleaning, then it can be machine washed. Take off the shoulder strap and spray any big stains with spot remover, then wash using the regular cycle on warm/cold and hang to dry. We also recommend washing on the gently cycle, and including a few towels so that the bag isn’t by itself in the washing machine. This will balance the weight and keep the bag from banging against the side of the machine. Denim should be turned inside-out before washing. Corduroy items should only be spot cleaned and not machine washed - you can also hand wash the corduroy. Washing machine spin cycles can cause excess wear to the corduroy.

http://www.skiphop.com/customercare/faq.html

I don't think the Studio Tote is canvas. I may still have the original hang tag that came with my bag at home, I'll take a look tonight. Maybe it will provide more specific info.

[arivecchi]

Thanks. I read that blurb on their website and had no clue what to do. As you pointed out, it is not canvas. My two side pockets had sippies with juice and the juice spilled and stained the inside of the pockets. I also cannot find my tages so if you find yours that would be great!

[Mrs.Christie]

I have the champagne colored studio bag and the outside has stains from sippy cups as well. I'm considering throwing it in the washing machine. My machine has a super gentle cycle so maybe it will turn out okay. If not, I'll just toss it.

[TwoBees]

I checked and I can not find the tag. You might try calling customer service.

GL!

[arivecchi]

Thanks for checking!

[brgnmom]

I have the same bag (studio tote in pewter) & I just emailed CS about the care instructions... will let you know the response I receive.

I looked at the skiphop.com website & tried to find the care instructions for the studio tote and they weren't listed there. I'm guessing that the recommendations will be for spot clean only, but I'll update you w/ what I hear back from CS.

[arivecchi]

Thank you!

[brgnmom]

Thank you!

your welcome. I'll keep you updated - so far, no response from Skip hop's CS yet via email. I'm pretty sure that the studio tote (pewter) bag cannot be machine washed though. I can see how the canvas bags would be fine in the wash, but not the ones made of faux leather... hopefully, CS will clarify soon.

[brgnmom]

Hi arivecchi,

here's the email response I just received w/ regards to cleaning the studio bag - pewter dot, specifically:

Thank you for your interest in Skip Hop!

We recommend this bag be spot cleaned only with a damp, soapy rag. No abrasive detergents should be used.

We hope this information is helpful.

Lilia


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