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hi everyone, I need some advice on removing/preventing mold on my city bag.

recently I have seen white spots, and also some green spots, -mold oh no!- appear along the piping. they wipe off with tissue but keep reappearing.

any ideas on how to treat the bag to prevent this from recurring? I tried cleaning n conditioning but the mold still appears.it is humid in my country but I always store the bag away from direct sunlight n keep it dry so I don't know why this keeps happening :(
 
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jfzmwz said:
hi everyone, I need some advice on removing/preventing mold on my city bag.

recently I have seen white spots, and also some green spots, -mold oh no!- appear along the piping. they wipe off with tissue but keep reappearing.

any ideas on how to treat the bag to prevent this from recurring? I tried cleaning n conditioning but the mold still appears.it is humid in my country but I always store the bag away from direct sunlight n keep it dry so I don't know why this keeps happening :(
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What color is your bag?

It is really hard to eliminate mold once it is established on a leather item. You can try wiping it down (inside and out) with some non-bleach disinfectants, like lysol or rubbing alcohol or regular nail polish remover. Spot test first in a area that doesn't show.

Some leather oils and conditioners claim to prevent mold, Leather Therapy Restorer is one example. I don't know what brands you have available but there is probably some local leather products that are designed to prevent mold. Maybe you should talk to a local cobbler and ask for advice.

Good luck!
 
#8,016
Well, I finished my first rehab last night and here are some before and after pics! I chose an easy one -a black messenger bag that I believe Hyacinth called a "scooter" when she authenticated it. It wasn't crazy dirty but very flat - no shape at all. I washed in woolite, stuffed with towels, let dry, conditioned with Leather CPR a couple of times took off the brass and polished with Brasso and voila - all done and very pretty and it stands up all by itself!:D

before:

IMG_5705 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

not a great pic but my daughter had to hold it up..very smushed and flat..

IMG_5706 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

and after!!

IMG_6680 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

I scratched it by mistake right beofre the I took the pic but it came right off when I rubbed it with my thumb!

IMG_6682 by Maureen122563, on Flickr


IMG_6678 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

I am so excited - this is such a rewarding experience! thanks everyone for all of the help!
 
#8,017
jfzmwz said:
hi everyone, I need some advice on removing/preventing mold on my city bag.

recently I have seen white spots, and also some green spots, -mold oh no!- appear along the piping. they wipe off with tissue but keep reappearing.

any ideas on how to treat the bag to prevent this from recurring? I tried cleaning n conditioning but the mold still appears.it is humid in my country but I always store the bag away from direct sunlight n keep it dry so I don't know why this keeps happening :(
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Try vodka, supposed to kill mold, and no I am not kidding. I would spray where mold is appearing and place in sunshine.
 
#8,018
socmoe said:
Well, I finished my first rehab last night and here are some before and after pics! I chose an easy one -a black messenger bag that I believe Hyacinth called a "scooter" when she authenticated it. It wasn't crazy dirty but very flat - no shape at all. I washed in woolite, stuffed with towels, let dry, conditioned with Leather CPR a couple of times took off the brass and polished with Brasso and voila - all done and very pretty and it stands up all by itself!:D

before:

IMG_5705 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

not a great pic but my daughter had to hold it up..very smushed and flat..

IMG_5706 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

and after!!

IMG_6680 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

I scratched it by mistake right beofre the I took the pic but it came right off when I rubbed it with my thumb!

IMG_6682 by Maureen122563, on Flickr


IMG_6678 by Maureen122563, on Flickr

I am so excited - this is such a rewarding experience! thanks everyone for all of the help!
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Looks beautiful! Great job!
 
#8,021
katev said:
What color is your bag?

It is really hard to eliminate mold once it is established on a leather item. You can try wiping it down (inside and out) with some non-bleach disinfectants, like lysol or rubbing alcohol or regular nail polish remover. Spot test first in a area that doesn't show.

Some leather oils and conditioners claim to prevent mold, Leather Therapy Restorer is one example. I don't know what brands you have available but there is probably some local leather products that are designed to prevent mold. Maybe you should talk to a local cobbler and ask for advice.

Good luck!
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it's a British tan Colour. Ill definitely see if I can find a leather cleaner with mold prevention but in the meantime I'll try rubbing alcohol n Lysol-hoe it works! thanks!
 
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