My first thought was to wait it out and let it air out for a few days. That didn’t make any difference, the smell still remained. I started to roam around in search of solutions and my first stop was the internet. I searched every possible forum for remedies, and I tried them all. From baking soda to charcoal briquettes and even perfume, I tried ’em all. Sadly, it wasn’t any better.
Next step was to talk to a leather expert. He suggested me to try spritzing a mix of equal parts water and rubbing alcohol, and adding a few drops of lemon. Lo and behold! It worked right away and the smell went away. I was really grateful to have found the solutions to the seemingly unsolvable problem.
The bad smell was gone, but I was still worried about the longevity of the bag. I decided to invest in a leather preservative to make sure it didn’t return. A few days later it was magic! Not only did the preservative get rid of the smell, it also made the bag look almost new and smell like leather.
Now, I’m a frequent user of this bag. I use it to carry my stuff wherever I go. I use the leather preservative regularly to maintain it, and it serves its purpose perfectly. Whenever I get complimented on this bag, I proudly call it a faux leather bag—just to freak people out. It’s a great way to draw attention and start conversations.
There’s no doubt that the faux leather bag remains one of the top fashionable trends. But it also stays one of the worst ‘odors’ out there. I’m glad I researched to find a solution and relished it with the help of a leather preservative. That’s how I found a solution to the fake leather bag smell problem! Who knew the answer was so simple?