Fellow travelers, we're not telling you anything new: a dirty suitcase is a bit like leaving or returning from a hike with shoes full of stones. Not very glamorous, and certainly not hygienic at all! At GYL, we know that your travel companions deserve as much love as your memories. So, here are our tips and tricks for pampering your soft or hard suitcases.
Why Play the Big Cleaner with Your Suitcases?
To say goodbye to globetrotting microbes!
Your suitcases are left lying around in airports, car trunks, and hotels... They collect viruses and bacteria just like you collect passport stamps. A good cleaning is good for your travels!
Because it is the secret of eternal youth
A well-maintained suitcase can age as gracefully as a good bottle of wine. Fewer scratches, less mold, more style!
Because style needs to be worked on and maintained.
Imagine arriving at your hotel with a suitcase as shiny as your vacation smile. Sounds impressive, right?
HARD-HANDED SUITCASES: THE SPA TUTORIAL FOR HELL-HELL CASES 💪
After using a hard case like the CH3 and PP5 models, GYL's unbreakable and lifetime guaranteed cases, you still need to maintain it.
Materials needed: a soft cloth (like an old t-shirt), warm water, a dash of mild soap (like baby soap), a toothbrush (not your partner's), and a quick blow-dry... natural!
1. Dust attack!
Sweep the dust away as if you were erasing all your bad memories.
2. Gentle foaming
A circle of soap, gentle movements, and presto! Rub without pressing, like on your smartphone screen.
3. The details that kill
The toothbrush becomes your ally for stubborn corners (zippers are the number one breeding ground for germs!). And don't hesitate to disinfect thoroughly with antimicrobial wipes or a cloth soaked in disinfectant.
4. Express rinse:
A wipe with a damp cloth and we say goodbye to soap.
5. VIP Drying:
Let your suitcase air out in the shade like a star. The sun? It's the enemy of color! And definitely don't leave it next to a heater.
Make sure your suitcase is completely dry before storing it.
The little extra of GYL suitcases: a little car wax on the scratches? Magic! (We won't tell if you do this in secret.) You can also try a pencil eraser.
SOFT SUITCASES: SPRING CLEANING WITHOUT STRESS 🧺
The same goes for soft luggage , such as the tear-proof and waterproof NAP suitcases from GYL; cleaning is essential after each return.
Equipment needed: A vacuum cleaner (the one that also works as a broom), a soft brush (like for cats), mild soap, and a little patience.
1. Vacuum party!
Vacuum as if you were chasing cookie crumbs off the couch. Pockets, seams, nothing should escape the vacuum!
2. Textile softness
A mixture of water and soap, using circular motions... It's like washing your favorite jeans.
3. Smart anti-odors
Sprinkle baking soda before putting away?
Goodbye to the smell of forgotten socks/sandwich!
WHEELS: THE GREAT ROLL-ON CLEANING 🛞
In contact with the ground, the wheels accumulate dirt and microbes of all kinds.
A 3-step tutorial for impeccable wheels:
1. Brush the wheels thoroughly and vigorously with an old toothbrush.
2. A bubble bath with soap, and rub as if removing a coffee stain.
3. Dry well, otherwise it will squeak like socks on a wooden floor.
And don't forget to thoroughly clean and disinfect the handles of your suitcase , which pass through everyone's hands...real breeding grounds for germs!
THE INVISIBLE TRAP: THE INSIDE OF YOUR SUITCASES! 🕵️
Empty everything. Yes, even that old Paris metro ticket, or that little secret pocket where your 2019 euros are lying.
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Vacuum up all the crumbs (the ones from the kids' snacks, we know). Use the narrow nozzle: like a surgeon, hunt down all the residue in the corners, seams, and under the elastic bands.
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The clever GYL suitcase hack : vacuum open zippers – that's where grains of sand and hair hide (yuck).
A damp cloth on the walls, a cloud of bicarbonate of soda... And presto, it's like a homemade dry cleaner! You can add 2-3 drops of lavender or lemon essential oil to the bicarbonate of soda to add a fresh scent.
And above all, let it dry well before closing to avoid mold!
THE FINAL WORD
For GYL suitcases , cleaning and maintaining your luggage properly is a bit like offering a yoga session to your traveler's spirit: it relaxes, it prepares for the future, it avoids unpleasant surprises and it's much better for your health.
At GYL, suitcases are guaranteed for life, so we wish you clean suitcases... for endless travels!
Use the code VALISEIMPECCABLE10 to get 10% off your first online order!
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