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gil
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mouldy leatherTips appreciated on getting rid of mould on leather for good
(or at least for longer than just wiping it off with a cloth and polish).
In a cold, damp house, I find even some of my shoes susceptible. Also have a case that goes mouldy.
What to use ?
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RichardW
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Heat & ventilation. Same as for all moulds. They like the damp. Get rid of the damp & the mould will follow. You could stuff the shoes / boots with dry paper but thet will only slow it down at first the create a damp resivour making things worse. Could also try damp absorbing cyrstals but not very eco.
Justme
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Cho-ku-ri
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Garden fungicide in water and saddle soap, but yes heat and ventalation will help stop it comming back.
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dougal
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Gil, it sounds like you have a damp problem, rather than a leather problem... Can you maybe find drier or draughtier storage places?
That said, I'm sure there are fungicides you could treat the leather with. I'm sure vinegar would be helpful, if not very permanent.
I've no idea what effect gardening or building fungicides would have on the leather, or the stitching. Sorry.
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alisjs
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I used to live in an old stone cottage...lovely, but damp. Had same problem as you,but worse...even clothes went mouldy. Used to drive me mad that I couldn't stop it.
Not much help to you....I eventually moved house(to escape partner, not cos of damp!) and problems went. All the above advice about warm, dry atmosphere is right I'm afraid.
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Gervase
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Home-made beeswax and turpentine polish seems to keep mould at bay. In the long term, though, it sounds as if you need to address the damp issue.
And that's something I can bore on about for hours....!
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dpack
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add a bit of lavender oil to your leather dressing 
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