How to clean mouldy leather ?

Jetsetter5000
By Jetsetter5000

I have a leather bike jacket that has gotten a little mouldy and smelly  thru being stored in a humid climate. Can anyone recomend how this should be cleaned or perhaps a dry cleaners shop can do it if theres any in Doha.

Thanks

By Jetsetter5000• 4 Jan 2014 18:06
Jetsetter5000

Thanks , I like the advice. i guess there are lots of dry cleaners in Doha.

By kiekie212• 4 Jan 2014 15:51
kiekie212

shoe polish for cleaning, almost similar, use shoe lether deodorant also will help, I have one too

By acchabaccha• 4 Jan 2014 11:42
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acchabaccha

Here is what you can try:

Dry out the jacket in warm room temperature until completely dry.

Remove surface mould with a damp cloth. If leather is dry, mould will wipe off.

Allow the jacket to dry a second time.

Clean dried jacket with a leather cleaner or a very mild shampoo such as baby shampoo.

Keep the jacket properly stored to in dry area to prevent the mould from returning.

Never use a detergent.

Do a spot test and allow it to dry before cleaning the entire jacket.

If the home method does not work, contact a "professional" dry cleaner.

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