Thank you so much! I ordered a beautiful handmade notebook cover that got mildewed in shipping. I had tried every other suggestion to kill the odor and this worked. Bless you!
Thank you!! I bought a beautiful leather and shearling tote and it got mildew. Too valuable to throw away like you said. Simply wiping it with a cloth didn't work, so I'm excited to find this remedy!
So many comments and tips on how to take the smell out of shoes and inside of jackets. Thank you all for helping me with a leather jacket that needs cleaned before I put the lining back in and a pair of Born clogs that are my favorites.
Thank you! I have a vintage molded leather purse that has beautiful tool work done on it that got moldy... NOW... I can clean it! :) Great info here :)
Great Video. In Australia, if there is no TACK store near you, try getting "LEATHER-PHAN" at the local Motorcycle shop. It's a liquid, use it after the mold has been neutralised., then once a year. DON'T drown the Coat/boots in it! just paint it on the let it dry into the leather. It can also be used on car leather seat, just don't drive the car for 24 hours to ensure the seat are completely dry.
Thanks for the tip. I'll make my old belt back to usable. Can't believe you didn't cover the saddle with plastic film before starting work. People discard items only because of them having mold on them?
safely remove musty smell from leather shoes by lightly spaying a decent low smelling antiperspirant non powdery type is best, spray allover once, bag it up for a day then air out. repeat if any musty smell lingers i advise to use on unseen patches of expensive coats and the like just for peace of mind.i have used this method many times on expensive shoes as non of the other methods worked at all. it is not one odour overtaking another, the antiperspirant just deletes mouldy odour.
I have several vintage tooled leather purses , about 3m thick leather. My problem is the leather has gone very stiff and hard. Would anyone be able to suggest a way to make them a little softer and more playable .
I am guessing that the reason it works is because of the acid in the lemon juice? I have been using vinegar with water when I get a baseball glove with mold on it. I haven't had a customer bring it back saying it returned (the mold) I was told this quite a while ago from your Allentown PA store. Just wondering if I am putting the leather baseball glove in any type of harms way. I do finish off the gloves with a coating of Dr Jackson while the glove is 90% dry. While the leather is a little damp I have found works really well with the gloves. If I let the gloves dry 100% they get scratchy and rough, if you add the conditioner while the glove is drying in keeps it much softer. Your thoughts and am I doing anything wrong with the vinegar? Thank you Schwindy from Schwindy's Glove Relacing
Sandra, it's been YEARS since I worked on gloves as I had to because of my MS and receiving SSDI **** Though I still have the know how, I haven't done gloves since early 2012. That being said, I have still recommend to many who still call or email me that the vinegar watered down with "clean water" NOT TAP or city water. WAY TOO MUCH legal "junk" in that water that will turn the leather purple if you know what I mean! Clean water with the vinegar will KILL any or MOST of the spores of mold and keep it clean and conditioned for NO MORE MOLD! Now it's just Tom Schwindy but I have no idea how to change the glove relacing thing anymore. Not to worried about either.
@@Gloverelacing thanks, I have vinegar but no lemon juice. I got my leather knife sheath out for hunting and it is covered in green and white mold. I am going to try it. Thanks
@@jeffreyyeager1398 Jeff I've been out of working with the bb gloves for over 6 years now because of my MS. I'm NOT looking for any business either as it was too much time for such little cash and now out of work it was just easier to quit. BUT I'm VERY interested to see if or how it works out for you.
@@Gloverelacing I have a knife sheath and I used apple cider vinegar to kill the mold, then neatsfoot oil. It's a little stained but I think it's going to be saved from the trash.
True, but when I do this I usually spray the whole saddle lightly with my 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar solution which should kill the mold. It can be rough on the leather, so I only do it when it shows signs of mold
Exactly my thoughts too . He is rubbing the mold spores onto a nice saddle. later on down the road apiece, he will see mold on that saddle ! It has happened to me ! Keep all mold away from other leather items, Boots, belts, saddles, shoes, and all horse gear ! Vinegar works well too !
I'm assuming the strap was still attached to the saddle and the two items have been stored together -- which would mean the saddle has already been subjected to mold spores.
I have a large veg. tanned 3/4 steer hide tanned and better than average top quality but with stains that look like mold or mildew stains. I’ve tried everything to remove the dark blotches. Can you suggest something to remove two huge spots and the scores of specks dotting the hide?
- SoundMcGee - I experimented with several ways. Number one; if the discoloration permeated into the leather beyond the surface; you better figure on using the discoloration into the design or figure on a seam. I tried mold remover; nope, I tried carpet cleaner; nope, I tried using abrasion; nope, I tried scraping; nope, I tried using a soap used in surgery. Not entirely effective. Sob; all my efforts produced a product with less staining than before but; it’s still stained. So; the alternative is to measure my measurements, incorporate the marking into the design or think of something new to make. I am opting to use the stains try to match the stains and create an effect of old on new. Look how many time people go out of their way to reproduce old looking stuff. Well; my leather is old but good. I’m just going to use it by creating a two tone shadowing effect and create an image out of it like clouds in the sky. It’s not that bad so; I’m not going to worry with it too much. The bag I’m designing will morph into 20 more layouts before I start cutting. It’s too bad YT doesn’t permit photos so this forum could be more interactive. You or anyone can send me a message if you want to see my materials or progress. It’ll be slow because I don’t want to screw up. It’s always nice to bounce ideas off others with the same interest. So; good luck in your efforts and let me know if you have any better results.
Can you use lemon juice on suede as well? I have suede boots that are practically new but were in an an area that was moist. White powdery substance on them and assuming it’s mold. I’m hoping lemon juice will work! But then, what after the wash? I don’t think leather conditioner will work on suede? Advise please?
Jennifer Murphy, the best way to prevent absorbing of dye is pre-treating the stitching before the saddle is put together. There's no trick to pulling out dye. The best advice we can give is take the saddle back to where you purchased it, and ask if they can provide any help.
When it is very dark brown mix vinegar with coffee instand Powder and put it on the leather .The vinegar will remove mold and remove foul odors and the coffee instant will give it colour and a nice smell
Yes BUT THE SOAP left on the leather WILL DRY IT OUT! Not right away, but over time. You must clean the area with the mixture, then wipe it clean and then condition the leather with a good leather conditioner.
I imagine because the strap is attached to the saddle it is necessary to work on it. Because of the need to video I guess that's why it's not on a workbench, HOWEVER, personally I would have lain a plastic trash bag over the saddle to protect it. Great video, and good advice.
I feel the same about the grapes in my jelly, their skins aren't even worth a yt video. Just kiddin ya but the mold part is sad and nasty too. Vinegar it is
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