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Cleaning a waistcoat

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so, i have a (thin) leather waistcoat that i dance in (everyone needs a hobby), the problem is that i frequently saturate it with perspiration.

 

Question - what would be the best way to clean it, i have tried foamed mild detergent, but it just doesn't seem to get out the odour or the sweat stains.

 

All suggestions would be appreciated 

 

TIA, Scoot

 

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do you know what type of leather it is and how is it finished? You might be able to use saddle soap to clean it

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its just veg tan, maybe a tan kote on top (or something similar) - not sure how much of the kote is left though :) 

 

Scoot

 

edit (had chrome tan in my head for some reason)

Edited by Sc00t3r

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saddle soap may do it then. Try a small amount in the armpit area and see what it does to the leather

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i can strip the leather all the way back if i have to and re dye / protect, but i really think it needs a deep clean - not sure how to do that without stiffening it too much

 

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