Getting Musty Smell Out of Leather

How do I remove the moldy smell from leather handbags?

By Pia from Laguna Beach, CA

Answers:

Getting Musty Smell Out of Leather

Here are some ideas:

1. Put some vinegar on a cloth and swab the leather with it. Leave open in the sun to dry and air out.
2. Put an open cup of baking soda inside and leave for a week. The baking soda will absorb the smell.
   Advertisement

   
   
3. Put some dry coffee grounds inside and leave for a week.
4. Spray with Lysol or other disinfectant to kill the mold. (06/11/2010)

By Jennifer