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Moldy Leather Luggage

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Date: 06/22/2005 Topics: Cleaning > Miscellaneous | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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My new leather luggage has molded because of all the rain. i thought maybe I could spray with fungus medication because leather is just processed skin. I am to use bleach because it's black leather. What do the professionals use?

Ms. Cynphey
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By Leather Agony Aunt (16) Profile Blog! Contact
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
http://wwww.LTTsolutions.net

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By BoldbyBarbara (6) Contact
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!

Posted on 01/12/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By ben123 (31) Contact
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

Posted on 07/31/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By person (Guest Post)
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!

Posted on 11/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jo Bodey (257) Contact
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

Posted on 06/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jo Bodey (257) Contact
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

Posted on 06/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Ginger (Guest Post)
I clean my leather briefcases and suitcases with WD-40

Posted on 06/22/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

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