What to do if leather clothes are moldy

Leather jackets are very common clothing. Such clothes are very special. They do not need to be washed frequently, and when they are dirty, they can be simply wiped. However, such clothes need good methods when they are placed, otherwise they will easily be bitten by insects and will also become moldy. So what should you do if your leather jacket is moldy? Many people don’t know much about this issue.

It is easy to take care of leather jackets when wearing them, but what should you do if they get moldy? There are good solutions, but when this happens, you must make timely improvements, otherwise it will have some impact on all aspects of the leather jacket.

What to do if leather clothes are moldy:

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 folding underwear to avoid dead folds.

3. 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.

4. To prevent insects from infesting, 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.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of what to do if leather clothes are moldy. Following the above methods, we can improve this problem. However, when you are not wearing it, you can put some mothballs in the clothes, which is also very effective in preventing insect bites and can prevent mold.