how do you get mildew out of leather?

Question

Strong odor on Jacket, pants chaps

Answer 1

You can wipe them down with a solution of bleach and water to kill the mildew. Or spray with Lysol. Then clean them. Most would say saddlesoap. I prefer Goop. Easier, less mess, faster drying.

With saddle soap: use a damp rag, water, work up lather, etc. just like the directions on the can. Wait for it to dry.

With Goop (waterless/with water hand cleaner): Rub into the leather with your fingers, wipe off dirt and excess with a damp cloth. Dries in a few minutes. (because the leather didn't get wet through like soap and water)

Do not use any other brand, especially with grit.
Goop contains Lanolin which is a natural leather softener.
If it's safe for my hands, it's safe for cowhide. This stuff will lift grease, oil and dirt better than any other brand, and it's inexpensive.

Afterwards, treat with whatever you prefer for waterproofing, suppleness etc.

Answer 2

dry it in the sun. Make sure you dry both sides very well.
Use a good leather reconditioner to treat the leather.
I suggest Doc Baileys, or Connoly, or Girot's garage leather dressing. Try to work the conditioning into the leather
Store it in a dry place. Take it out routinely to make sure no moisture has go to it

Answer 3

i took my leathers to a specialist leather 'dry cleaners'. They arrived back as good as new.

Answer 4

try lemon juice it will help if the mildew is not all that bad.
if it sat too long you probbaly are screwed.

Answer 5

Take them to the Dry Cleaner.

Answer 6

dry cleaners, mite beable to clean them, call my woman little girl too.