Until the day of the trip, we go through several steps: choosing the destination, organizing the itinerary, booking hotels, buying tickets, choosing clothes and packing and unpacking luggage. And then a surprise can appear: the outside of the suitcase is dirty and/or the inside is moldy. Let’s clean a suitcase:
To help you, we have prepared this guide on how to clean a dirty or moldy suitcase:
The dangers of a moldy suitcase
It is important to know that there are different types of suitcases and each has specific care, such as cleaning the dirt left over from the last trip.
From the dirt on the street to the stains on your shoes inside, there are many ways to soil a suitcase. However, the number one complaint of bad luggage storage is mold, better known as good old mold.
Mold is formed by fungi, but they do not have the same structure as mushrooms. It is formed through the deadly combination of damp and dark places. In fact, the presence of mold is harmful to the objects it contains, as it can corrode or damage them.
In addition, mold is also harmful to human health causing respiratory and allergy problems. That’s why it’s so important to know how to clean a suitcase and get rid of mold and bad odors.
How to clean a suitcase with mold: step by step
Now that you know the dangers of leaving your suitcase with mold, we are going to show you a very simple recipe on how to clean a suitcase. But remember to do the cleaning at least 3 days before traveling!
Ingredients: – Toothbrush – Vacuum cleaner – Warm water – Neutral detergent – Sponge – Water spray – White vinegar – Alcohol – A sock – Baking soda
How to do it: 1. Clean the outside of the suitcase with a toothbrush; 2. Inside, use a vacuum cleaner; 3. Then, apply a sponge inside and outside with a mixture of a glass of warm water and a few drops of neutral detergent; 4. To remove the bad smell once and for all, spray a solution of half a glass of vinegar and half a glass of alcohol all over the suitcase and let it dry for 1 whole day; 5. Finally, place a sock with baking soda inside the suitcase. In this way, you prevent mold from appearing again;
How to clean a suitcase from the outside
The cause of external dirt is, often, the way the suitcase is stored inside the plane is not ideal. Not to mention that dispatch desks, conveyor belts, luggage trolleys, and planes don’t have the most impeccable cleanliness in the world.
Therefore, we are going to teach you how to clean a hard suitcase from the outside:
More and more, hard bags are becoming popular not only for their style but also for the convenience of fitting more things. However, when cleaning, some care needs to be taken, especially in relation to the contents of the suitcase.
If yours is made of polycarbonate, a soft sponge with only warm water and a few drops of neutral detergent is recommended for cleaning the surface. For heavy dirt, we recommend using isopropanol, a common cleaner readily available at electronics and computer equipment stores.
There are certain non-abrasive cleaning products that can be used, but always remember to remove excess product with a damp cloth. Oh, and be careful not to overwater and damage the internal tissues.