Kenny202 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just noticed a few of my leather belts and gloves a bit powdery with dry mould from all of the humidity. Ive cleaned them and they look fine but I can see over time the leather may harden. Is there an easy home remedy I can put on the leather to keep it soft? Vegetable oil or something? The belts I can probably apply some neutral wax but the gloves are too soft and pliable to treat that way Any advice appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 gloves? really? one would hope for cycling or something to that effect, though leather gloves are too hot for this climate whereas synthetic ones can be washed and hold up much longer anyways i have found this happens only when stored away for long periods of time. nothing leather in regular use has had issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 It is probably old school with newer products available, but "saddle soap" is still my favorite for anything leather. I'm pretty sure I bought some in Thailand, maybe Makro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Google Montana Pitch Blend and see if you can duplicate their ingredients. I think it’s beeswax and pine tar. Works well for the leather I leave in Thailand year round especially the boots and gloves I wear for motor biking on winter nights through rice country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I think the mould develops on the wax element. Likewise my belts were mouldy when i looked but only the shiny wax polished side. My tables and chairs that are also stained with typical diluted wax plus stain have gone mouldy. Lots of so called remedies you can find on the net but most do not work. I actually thought white vinegar would be the answer and it didnt work so put the wife on the case. After extensive research she came home with Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo. Diluted it with water and sprayed it on. Hey presto...mould spored gone and belts and furniture looking great again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny202 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 I think the mould develops on the wax element. Likewise my belts were mouldy when i looked but only the shiny wax polished side. My tables and chairs that are also stained with typical diluted wax plus stain have gone mouldy. Lots of so called remedies you can find on the net but most do not work. I actually thought white vinegar would be the answer and it didnt work so put the wife on the case. After extensive research she came home with Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo. Diluted it with water and sprayed it on. Hey presto...mould spored gone and belts and furniture looking great againThai lady research? You must have a one in a million lolReally I was after something more to keep the leather supple rather than cleaningVinegar very good for cleaning but I wonder what the acid in the vinegar does to the leather long termSent from my SM-N9005 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I wipe my belts down with mineral oil, Johnson's baby oil, occasionally.. I haven't even tried finding saddle soap here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thankfully! the times when we had to wander the streets looking for products are over - least for me they are! Look on Lazada for leather conditioner - 231products to choose from, sure one of them will suit your needs, then we also have ebay (go for free international shipping option when searching) & DH gate all those wonderful Chinese products you buy at inflated prices locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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