washing/cleaning leathers

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

I don't usually wash biking gear , some febreeze amply used on the textiles does the job nicely , thing is I have a pair of leather jeans which kind of reek , Febreeze and such products say don't friggin use this stuff on leather.

So how do I get the stink out of leather? , use a mild washing powder and hand wash it regularly?

Want to wear me leather jeans , but don't and stick with denim jeans presently cus of the stink.

any suggestions

Thanks.
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

turn inside out and hang up outside
leave overnight, maybe outside for a few days as its nice weather

cant beat fresh air for removing stinks
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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

The only way I know is to take them to a specialist dry cleaners - unfortunatly not all of them do leather either Sad

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GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Grab a deoderant can. And a lighter if you like bright things

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

If you can turn them inside out go over the lining with damp cloth and soapy water then let dry.
Its often the lining that starts to smell a bit.
The outside best to avoid soap but damp cloth is OK, then maybe use some sort of leather food which will cover any smell with a difererent one for a while Wink

I'd not use dry cleaners really because they could really mess them up.