Moldy Leather Luggage
Ms. Cynphey
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RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
Professionals use a specialist cleaner called Em Clean as this will kill the mold spores so theat they do not come back.
Then clean and protect as normal and this will help keep your leather looking good
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Post by Leather Agony Aunt
RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
Lysol spray works great...If you can get some Microban AntiMicrobial (google the name) it is fantastic...I just dont know if you can order small quantities.
Lovin My Bags Antibacterial Cleaner is also a good option but its only available online.
Good luck!
Post by BoldbyBarbara
RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
You will need to use professional products. First kill the mould off with a mould remover - something to kill the bacteria.
Then condition the leather with a leather conditioner, wax based is good for leather. Here are tow products you could use.
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Heritage_Leather.htm
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Mould_Neutraliser.htm
Post by ben123
RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
saddle soap will attract moisture (to keep saddles soft) and therefore keep the mold also moisturized. that's the one thing you don't want!
Post By person (Guest Post)
RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
I would clean it like a leather saddle - a damp cloth and saddle soap to remove the grime and mould then a good quality leather cream or oil to seal and nourish the hide and keep it supple. Any animal feed store will have these items or the US substitutes. Bleach may alter the colour in patches - I wouldn't use it - and fungicide is not necessary. When cleaned, store your bags in a bag with a dampness absorbent product or increase the ventilation in their storage area.
Regards
Jo
Regards
Jo
Post by Jo Bodey
RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
I would clean it like a leather saddle - a damp cloth and saddle soap to remove the grime and mould then a good quality leather cream or oil to seal and nourish the hide and keep it supple. Any animal feed store will have these items or the US substitutes. Bleach may alter the colour in patches - I wouldn't use it - and fungicide is not necessary. When cleaned, store your bags in a bag with a dampness absorbent product or increase the ventilation in their storage area.
Regards
Jo
Regards
Jo
Post by Jo Bodey
RE: Moldy Leather Luggage
I clean my leather briefcases and suitcases with WD-40
Post By Ginger (Guest Post)
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