How to deal with mold on leather clothes

Moldy is a common problem, and it is possible for anything to happen to us, including leather clothes. Leather clothes are difficult to take care of. Even if it is washed before it gets moldy, it is different from ordinary clothes. If it is not washed properly, it will be damaged. So how to deal with leather clothes that are moldy?

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.

Do not use shoe polish to clean 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.

When storing leather jackets, they must be ventilated and should not be stored 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.

To prevent insects from infesting, 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.

Before storing, it should be cleaned and then aired. It is best to dry it in the sun once or twice during storage, but avoid exposure to sunlight or fire.

Once leather clothing is wrinkled, you can use an iron to iron it out. 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.