Leather coat smells musty. Any advice please

cchase_2

Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, but as a newbie, I am still working my way around the site!

I brought a lovely vintage full length leather coat from a charity shop. A bargain at only a fiver! But it smells really musty. I hang it outside most days to get a good old fashioned dose of fresh air through it and although it is starting to smell a bit better, the musty smell hasn't gone completely.

Has anyone any top tips or advice that might help to get rid of the smell.

Thanks:rotfl:

cchase_2

Evening all!

Anyone got any top tips that would make my leather coat smell better?

Thanks in anticipation x

absolutebounder

Give it to a charity shop. they will steam it and make it smell nice. you can then but it back for acouple of quid

KittyKate

I would mix equal parts salt and bicarb and sprinkle it in the bath (DRY bath!!) then lay the coat on it. Sprinkle more on then leave it overnight. Next day, put it on the line and give it a good beating!

If it still smells musty try it again but turn the coat inside out first. And try finding a mint plant (shouldn't be hard it grows like wild fire) and break off the leaves, put them in the coat and leave it for a day or so.

cchase_2

KittyKate wrote: »

I would mix equal parts salt and bicarb and sprinkle it in the bath (DRY bath!!) then lay the coat on it. Sprinkle more on then leave it overnight. Next day, put it on the line and give it a good beating!

If it still smells musty try it again but turn the coat inside out first. And try finding a mint plant (shouldn't be hard it grows like wild fire) and break off the leaves, put them in the coat and leave it for a day or so.

Thanks for the tips. Will give it a go tomorrow :rotfl: