I read this from the lifestyle page of Inquirer... since i'm a CERTIFIED bagaholic... this was very helpful to me... Now i know how to really care for my bags... they're one of my most cherished possessions. Be it branded or not it doesn't matter. Especially our humid climate isn't bag friendly.. so we must learn how to take care of them. Protect them coz it's quite an investment also... PATENT BAGS: They are not easy to clean. Many patent bags are structured, so be careful where you store your bag. They lose their form easily, oftentimes permanently. The stains on them are the toughest to remove, esp. penmarks are really impossible to erase. They also get discolored when you store them on places with direct light. If in case you accidentally mark your bag with a pen, use baby wipes to clean immediately. Don't wipe it off in different directions coz fresh ink can leave smudges. Just pat it down first to ensure the ink doesn't smear all over before you rub