Tips for removing mildew stains from leather clothes

In daily life, leather jackets are very popular among the public. Leather jackets can not only withstand the cold, but also keep warm. They are the first choice for winter travel. However, leather jackets are different from ordinary clothes. If the leather jackets are not stored properly, they will easily develop mold spots and a strong musty smell, which will affect the next time you wear them. There are many ways to remove mold spots on leather jackets. You can wipe them with a soft cloth specially made for leather.

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.