How To Remove Mold From Leather Jacket
Make sure you get it in those cracks and corners.
How to remove mold from leather jacket. First take your jacket to an airy outdoor area and brush the entire surface with a leather brush. Start by brushing away the mold spores using a soft-bristled brush thats safe on leather. Mix one cup rubbing alcohol and one cup water in a bowl.
Mix about 2 tablespoons bleach with 1 quart of water. The next thing you need to do is youll take some lemon juice and mix it with water. Use a clean sponge to thoroughly remove the mold from the jacket.
Create a diluted mixture of chlorine bleach and water. Now with a damp sponge you need to coat the leather front and back. Wash the leather surface where mold and mildew are present frequently rinsing the mold and mildew off the cloth then adding more diluted alcohol.
Available at shoe stores this is a handy item to have for leather care -- mildewy or not. Dip a clean cloth into the diluted rubbing alcohol solution then squeeze out the excess liquid. If the leather is damp or wet allow it to dry in a warm area but away from direct sunlight.
If you can actually see mold brush off what you can but dont force it. With this mixture its not necessary to soak it in. Lightly sprinkle baking soda over any leather surface and then vacuum it after approximately 20 minutes.
Focus on the mildew patches removing as much as you can with a dry brushing. It is also an excellent solution for white leather as it will not cause any discoloration. Take the leather outside.