SELL DESIGNER INSPIRED HANDBAGS - SELL DESIGNER - AFRICAN AMERICAN ...Alligator handbags can last for several years if they are properly maintained. Alligator skin produces very soft leather that can retain its natural structure for several years. If it is to be kept in the best conditions, certain rules must be observed. The bag should not be exposed to direct sunlight for lengthy periods of time. Lengthy exposure to sunlight will make the leather to become dry and it will start to crack. It is also vital to dry the bag immediately if it becomes wet. It should also be dried naturally in the shade. Prolonged contact with water will make it to swell and lose its shape. Most alligator handbags come with cleaning instructions. If no cleaning instructions are available, the bag should be cleaned with warm water and a soft piece of cloth. Cleaning solutions and other chemicals should not be used on the bag in order to avoid eroding the glazed finish.