How to clean moldy leather clothes

In recent years, leather jackets are very popular among people. Leather jackets are not only versatile, but also easy to wear and can enhance personal temperament. However, leather jackets are not easy to preserve. Leather jackets are easy to cause mold over time. The material of leather jackets is different from that of ordinary clothes, so it is not easy to preserve. So how to clean a moldy leather jacket? The following is a detailed introduction to the cleaning method of moldy leather clothes.

Tips on how to deal with moldy leather clothes

Leather clothes get moldy mainly because the anti-mildew effect of leather gradually disappears or it is caused by humid weather. If mold appears on leather clothes, you can wipe it dry with warm water. Humidity is the main cause of leather mold, because a humid environment provides conditions for the formation and growth of mold, so humidity is the root cause of mold reproduction. Therefore, leather products should be kept ventilated and dry during storage, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, and the leather should be dried in time when it gets damp.

Leather mold refers to the mold on the genuine leather part of the leather jacket. In daily life, the environmental conditions for leather clothes, leather bags and other genuine leather products to mold are: moisture, the presence of animal dirt and a temperature suitable for the growth and development of mold. Therefore, to prevent leather clothes from mold in daily life, leather products should be stored in a dry environment and thoroughly cleaned before storage. The most effective method is to store them in a vacuum insulation, but this method is difficult to implement. The best, simplest and most effective method is: first use Mepiwang or Maxim leather cleaner with leather simulating oil to thoroughly clean the leather products, then apply a layer of Mepiwang leather mildew inhibitor, and then store leather clothes, leather bags and other leather products in a dry environment. Note: Nubuck and suede are not suitable for leather cleaners and mildew inhibitors that contain leather simulating oil.

How to solve the problem of moldy leather clothes

1. Do not use shoe polish to wipe leather clothes. If you use shoe polish, the gasoline in the shoe polish will penetrate into the leather and the wax will stick to the surface of the leather. It makes the leather color fade and lose color, affecting its appearance, and makes the leather sticky and attracts dust.

2. It is best to hang leather jackets on hangers and not press them into the closet like folded underwear to avoid dead folds.

3. When storing leather jackets, they must be ventilated and should not be placed in airtight bags or plastic bags. Instead, they can be covered with a layer of cloth or a single piece of clothing. It should be stored in a cool and dry place, and be kept moisture-proof and mildew-proof at all times.

4. To prevent insects from eating, you can put a few mothballs in the closet. But be careful not to come into direct contact with leather clothing. Because mothballs are corrosive to leather clothing.

5. Before storing, you should first clean it and then dry it in the sun. It is best to dry it in the sun once or twice during storage, but avoid exposure to sunlight or fire.

6. Once leather clothing is wrinkled, you can use an iron to iron it flat. Things to note when ironing: First, use low temperature; second, move the iron quickly; third, it is best to use packaging paper or oil paper as an ironing pad.

How to remove serious mildew stains on leather clothes

Oil cream: Oil cream is a white powdery substance, commonly seen in winter. It adheres to the surface of leather clothes and is easy to wipe off. When ironed with an iron or even pressed with your hands for a while, it will melt and disappear, but it may reappear soon (after cooling down).

Treatment method: The best treatment method is to use bananas. Take a few banana peels and use them to wipe the grease on the leather jacket. This can make the leather surface of the jacket clean and fresh, because banana peels contain tannins, which can remove grease.

Salt frost: Salt frost is off-white and is also common in winter. The appearance is similar to oil cream, but salt cream cannot be eliminated by heating with an iron or other means. Generally, you can wipe the surface of the leather with a damp cloth. It is easy to wipe off but it will reappear soon.

Treatment method: Use a damp cloth (such as a towel wrung out) to gently wipe off the salt frost. After the salt frost disappears, dry the leather jacket, then wipe it again with a damp cloth. After it is slightly dry, carefully apply leather care oil to keep the leather jacket bright.

Mildew frost: a gray substance of gray-green or other colors. Common in winter.

Treatment method: Use a soft cloth dipped in a solution of alcohol and water (1:1) to wipe the moldy areas of the frosted leather shoes, then place them in a ventilated place to dry, and the mold stains can be removed.

Other simple processing methods:

1 Use a brush to brush away the dust, then use a cotton ball dipped in alcohol to wipe off the mildew, or wipe it with light alkaline water, then wipe it clean with a dry towel, put it in a cool and ventilated place to dry, and then apply jacket oil.

2 Use leather simulation oil or leather cleaner to thoroughly clean the leather products, then apply a layer of leather mildew inhibitor, and then store leather clothes, leather bags and other leather products in a dry environment.

3. Dip the cotton cloth in a little water, keep it in a semi-dry and semi-wet state, and gently wipe the moldy part of the leather jacket. Be careful to use light force. Using too much force will cause the leather jacket to change color and damage the surface coating. If it cannot be wiped off, send it to a professional leather care company for treatment.