Members TomG Posted February 17, 2014 Members Report Posted February 17, 2014 I have some dyed splits that have developed a little moldy/mildew smell. I know I can use vinegar or Oxysilic acid on veg-tan to kill it, but I'm worried about ruining the nap on the splits. Any ideas or suggestions? Quote Tom Gregory Legacy Leathercraft www.legacyleathercraft.com www.etsy.com/shop/legacyleathercraft
Tree Reaper Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 I don't have a tried and true answer but hanging them outside on a clothes line in the fresh air won't hurt them. Quote
Members wlg190861 Posted February 19, 2014 Members Report Posted February 19, 2014 They need to be steam cleaned. That is no promise but, more than likely that will take care of it Quote
Members TomG Posted February 19, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2014 Ahhh.. I have a heavy duty clothes steamer. I'll cut a small piece off and steam the hell out of it as a test. Thanks Quote Tom Gregory Legacy Leathercraft www.legacyleathercraft.com www.etsy.com/shop/legacyleathercraft
Members wlg190861 Posted February 19, 2014 Members Report Posted February 19, 2014 should work Dan post the after picture, good luck Dan Quote
Members TomG Posted February 20, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 20, 2014 Well, I hit a couple of small pieces with the steamer. Don't have photos, but the musty odor seems to be down and smells like leather now <g> Thanks for all the help. If anything changes as it airs out, I'll post about it. Quote Tom Gregory Legacy Leathercraft www.legacyleathercraft.com www.etsy.com/shop/legacyleathercraft
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