I already know that readers of my blog consider me a golf veteran. In all my experience golfing, the need to learn how to restore faded golf bags increased with time. After playing for a long time, faded golf bags were a problem I needed to take care of. I sent them to people who do this for a living, but I always thought that they could have done a better job.
So, after being unsatisfied with their work many times, I felt the need to learn to do it myself instead of buying new ones. What did I do? Well, of course, I started surfing the internet to look for answers. All I can say is that there wasn’t a single article that went through all the steps to help me learn.
After reading 10 or more articles, I went ahead and tried different things to see what was working. After 4 or 5 tries, I got a good result, but not the best. It was the same results that I was getting from people who do this every day, so I was satisfied.
Table of Contents
- How to restore faded golf bag from home in 13 simple steps
- 1. Clean your bag once a week
- 2. Always wipe in the direction of the leather
- 3. Avoid chemical products
- 4. The key to removing ink stains
- 5. Do not use water to remove grease stains
- 6. Invest in professional cleaning products
- 7. Make the right choice for your products
- 8. Do a test before use
- 9. Use clay stone
- 10. When you’ve already tried everything
- 11. Be careful with the soap you use
- 12. To get rid of bad smells
- 13. Opt for baking powder
- Maintaining your golf bag on a daily basis
- Conclusion
- FAQs
How to restore faded golf bag from home in 13 simple steps
All the steps below are from really good research I did. I put them to the test. Not all of them will give the best results, but combining them gave me a really good final product.
1. Clean your bag once a week
Even though our bags may not have the value of a Birkin bag, they still need to be cared for. To do this, apply mild soap with warm water to a damp cotton cloth. Use gentle circular motions to remove all traces of dirt.
2. Always wipe in the direction of the leather
I tried cleaning my golf bag two times until I learned that I should always wipe in the direction of the leather. Opposite movements may damage the leather and leave marks.
3. Avoid chemical products
Forget baby wipes, vinegar, or any other homemade grandmother’s recipe. The components of these products can alter the color or appearance of the leather.
4. The key to removing ink stains
We all know those famous golf club stains that invade our bags at each use. To get rid of them, you must be very reactive and see a specialist as soon as it happens.
You can also buy a leather cleaner and follow the instructions carefully. Wipe off the product and let your bag air dry.
If your golf bag does not come with a dust bag, use a pillowcase, and you’re done!
5. Do not use water to remove grease stains
No bag is immune to everyday stains, whether it’s a backpack, a fanny pack, or even a purse. Use a soft cloth for grease stains and wipe the stain in circular motions.
6. Invest in professional cleaning products
For all stubborn and encrusted stains, these creams, used by leather specialists, should not be rinsed at the risk of damaging the material further.
7. Make the right choice for your products
Choose specific products for each material. For Nubuck, for example, a cleaning product for “all leathers” will be less effective than a product targeted for Nubuck.
8. Do a test before use
Apply the product to a small area of the bag, preferably on the inside or bottom, which will not be visible if it fails.
9. Use clay stone
In extreme cases, the clay stone can revive the shine of your golf bag. Apply the product in circular motions with a damp sponge and then wipe it off with a cotton cloth.
10. When you’ve already tried everything
As a last resort, opt for the camouflage technique with shoe polish. Use a very small amount on the damaged area or the faded area.
11. Be careful with the soap you use
One avoids the soaps for leather that are too aggressive (they are generally reserved for equestrian equipment or furniture), which risks stripping the leather of your golf bag.
12. To get rid of bad smells
Odors from everyday life inevitably get stuck in the bottom of our bags. To remedy this, there are deodorizers for bags that shield and refresh golf bags.
13. Opt for baking powder
Place an open jar of baking powder wrapped in a pillowcase at the bottom of your golf bag for 24 hours. Result: a bag free of bad odors.
Maintaining your golf bag on a daily basis
Pad your golf bags when not in use
This will keep the shape intact and prevent it from flattening out.
Don’t leave your bag in the sun
As with all fabrics, too much exposure to the sun can alter the color and damage the material.
Avoid mixing dark clothes with light golf bags
Some clothes can rub off on your light golf bags and create dark marks that are very difficult to remove.
Adopt the handbag organizer
Ideal to place all your products and avoid that they are in direct contact with your bag. In the form of multi-compartment pouches, travel organizers also allow you to change your bag in a flash.
Avoid touching your bag after applying moisturizer
If you’ve just moisturized your hands, don’t touch your bag or you’ll leave grease stains.
Use your dust-bag
Beyond a pretty packaging ultra instagrammable, the dust-bag provided with the bags, are of great use. Slip your bag inside to protect it from dust.
Find a dust-bag alternative
If your bag doesn’t come with a dust bag, don’t panic; use a pillowcase!
Conclusion
Different solutions exist on how to restore faded golf bag! 👍
To restore your golf bags, you can either use specialized products for an impeccable result or opt for specific methods that allow you to remove this small scratch or this not very aesthetic greasy stain.
In any case, do not forget that a golf bag is fragile and must be taken care of daily, particularly by protecting it from rain, dust, and heat!
Remember: Some of us ‘Golfers’ don’t use the golf bags only for our golf clubs! Most of us are too lazy to take other bags to keep our golfing clothes. So, we usually use our golf bags to keep our golf shorts, golf shirts, golf pants, golf hats, golf clubs, golf jackets, etc.
So, I think every one of you who reads this article will learn how to restore a faded golf bag from your own home without needing to go to other people and actually pay for it. Now, if you play golf really rarely and not so often like me, maybe it will be cheaper for you to actually pay someone to do it for you.
If you don’t clean your golf bags after every round after a testing season, they will be filthy. The performance of your clubs is harmed by sand and debris caught in the club head or grips.
The ball’s spin and trajectory change, impacting the accuracy of each shot’s distance. Cleaning your bags is critical for your golf clubs, too. Not only will they regain their original performance, but they will also last longer.
It is best to clean them with a brush or, failing that, a microfiber cloth after each stroke. This eliminates the need to polish the golf club right before the next shot, which can be distracting.
I hope this article will help you learn the steps to golf bag restoration and that you can use it to restore a faded golf bag. The same methods can also be used for pouch-faded bags and circle-faded bags.
FAQs
Can I dye a faded golf bag?
If your nylon carrier is extremely faded, the best solution is to use a dye of the same color. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid further ruining the nylon’s color. The best way is to put the dye in a spray bottle and apply it to the affected areas.
Can you wash a golf bag?
Clear out your golf bag completely. Then properly vacuum the inside pockets, the zippers and the outside. In the second step, you can clean golf bags made of nylon or polyester with warm water and a drop of detergent. You can also wipe clean inside pockets with a sponge.