Smelly watch!

rosie383

I have a lovely watch that my sister gave me as a gift a few years ago. It stinks now!!!
I would be sitting there, smelling this awful 'stinky feet' smell, after having showered and having clean clothes on. Couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from. I eventually twigged that it was my watch!:o

It has a leather strap and I have no idea what to do with it. I'm sure someone has come across this problem before and I would be grateful for any ideas please.

Going to turn the PC off now and get my wee one off to bed, so I will check in tomorrow and see if anyone can help.

TIA

taxsaver

Leather can get like that. Get a new strap, they're not usually too expensive.

rosie383

I honestly didn't think of doing that! Where is my brain these days?

SpikyHedgehog

I'd also give the back a gentle scrub (I use a soapy flannel and old toothbrush) - it's scary how much gunk comes out! My old work watch has a fabric strap so periodically I'd take it off & give that a wash too... Either by hand and nail brush at the bathroom sink, or fastened into a net bag & tossed in the washing machine with a dark wash. Now very worn and I can't find another to replace it, so the watch face is sitting in my jewelry box while I wear a cheap watch from Sains.

rosie383

I may try the strap in the washing machine. Leather shoes do okay, so may be worth a go. Easier to try that before shelling out for a new strap.

Chickenopolis

Have you thought about using saddle soap? I used to own horses and used a bar of Belvoir glycerine saddle soap to clean all of my tack . I also used it to clean the headlining of my VW Beetle and it brought it up like new, it smells lovely too and is non abrasive.

rosie383

Thanks for the idea, but I don't have saddle soap. Probably be cheaper for me to buy a new strap. It's going in the wash this morning, so I will see how it goes.

mttylad

Did you put it in a sock first?

Dot want it getting stuck in the filter.