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• Dry out leather item in warm room until completely dry. Remove surface mold with damp cloth (mold will wipe off if the leather has been dried out completely). Allow leather to dry completly for a second time. Clean dried leather thoroughly with leather cleaner or a VERY mild soap (like baby shampoo).

• If the mildewed leather items were stored in fabric storage containers or hanging bags, they should be washed in hot water and dried at high heat to kill the mildew spores. Plastic storage containers should be cleaned with a solution of chlorine bleach and water and allowed to air dry in the sun.

• Remove the Excess. Wipe the bulk of the vomit off the furniture using paper towels or disposable rags,and throw them away.
• Choose Your Weapon. Find the right cleanser for your leather furniture. ...
• Wipe Away the Stain. Dampen a white,lint-free cloth with your chosen cleaning solution. ...
• Take a Whiff. If the furniture smells clean,there's nothing left to do. ...

There are a number of chemical ways to remove mold from car seats and most people would jump for the bleach or ammonia based products to kill it and clean the area, however this will not work! First of all, those type of products will stain or bleach your car seats, carpet and interior.

A simple way to remove mold from items with leather finish involves a clean nylon brush, a vacuum, some soap, and alcohol. Start by removing any loose mold from the surface using the soft brush. If possible, do this outside, so you aren’t spreading mildew spores around your home. Next, vacuum the leather and dispose of the contents quickly.

However, by combining just a few ingredients you likely have around the house already, you can whip together a solution for cleaning leather car seats that will leave them looking like new. Start by pouring equal parts water and rubbing alcohol into a cup or bucket. For one car seat, one cup of each should suffice.

However, when mold appears on leather, it’s a different story. We usually just discard the things that are moldy, but if it is a very valuable latigo strap for this saddle and we certainly don’t want to throw it away. The Leather Honey brand is a cleaning solution that’s perfect for anyone that has a stained or heavily soiled car interior.