How do you get mold stains out of leather?

Question

I finally got around to pulling my family's guns out of storage before the winter hit. I was dissappointed to find that when my father took them and put them in there he neglected to have a moisture absorber put in the cabinet with them. I found one of our antique piece's sling covered in white mold. I was able to get the mold off of it, but there are still some significant mold stains on it. Its a light tan chamois color, so its extremely noticable, and when I clean it, the cleaner cannot discolor or stain it, this is a vintage 1800s piece, and the sling has been certified to be the original, and will reduce the value of it if it has to be removed.

Anyone have experience in leather cleaning?

Answer 1

I would find a good leather cleaner....My dad restores old saddles...First he wipes them down with Vegtable oil....He would rather use that than any leather cleaner they make.....The oil can not hurt the leather at all...I would try this, if it dont remove it....call someone who works with leather...saddle maker or something....

Answer 2

Wow! I used to clean fine furniture as a side job years ago and I always used napthal. In any case, use lighter fluid (basically the same chemicals) that is used in zippo's. DO NOT just go at the problem, find a very small area that will not show if this damages the leather, try putting some fluid on a cloth and rub it gently on the leather. Wait about an hour or so until you are certain it is dry, and review. If all looks good continue. DO NOT SOAK the cloth or the part you are cleaning this will destroy the article if it is to much.

Answer 3

Cleaning alone will not get rid of this. You need to use 'Mold Killer' a specific mould remover for leather which will kill the spores and prevent its returns. If yu do not do this it will just keep coming back.

Answer 4

Aren't you worried there is mold in other areas. Be careful if you have mold, it's very dangerous. Sorry I am no help..

Answer 5

baking soda may help, try