Cleaning Mildewed Tack?

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Cleaning Mildewed Tack?; Is there hope or am I screwed?
Topic Started: Jul 15 2009, 02:21 PM (146 Views)
DropTheGloves	Jul 15 2009, 02:21 PM Post #1
Schooling Posts: 57 Group: Members Member #874 Joined: March 9, 2007	Is there a way to get the nasty mildew stank off of tack or should I just toss it?



LaBonnieBon	Jul 15 2009, 10:47 PM Post #2
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 515 Group: Members Member #58 Joined: January 4, 2007	Add white vinegar to some water and clean with glycerine soap using the vinegar/water. I let is sit for a day and repeat if necessary. I had some really moldy stuff that no longer smells of mold!



DropTheGloves	Jul 16 2009, 05:29 AM Post #3
Schooling Posts: 57 Group: Members Member #874 Joined: March 9, 2007	Great! I'll give that a try!



Trialbyfire	Jul 16 2009, 06:38 PM Post #4
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,186 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	Also let it sit in the sun, if possible. I bought a used saddle that was really smelly w/ mildew and had white mildew in many areas under the flaps. First I gave it a good scrub with a soft sponge, baby toothbrush and castile soap (rinse well), and let it dry in the sun. After that I oiled it once, let it dry in the sun, then lightly conditioned it w/ Horseman's One Step and again, let it sit outside. It is 100% better. I definitely think the key was the soap & water, and the sun. (Got this tip from TOB; I was a bit worried about the whole idea of soap and water on leather but the results were great.)



Lucassb	Jul 19 2009, 02:37 PM Post #5
We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie! Posts: 177 Group: Members Member #400 Joined: January 17, 2007	Leather Therapy also makes a product that is great for getting rid of mold and preventing its return. After removing it as described above, use the LT conditioner and it won't come back!



DropTheGloves	Jul 19 2009, 06:14 PM Post #6
Schooling Posts: 57 Group: Members Member #874 Joined: March 9, 2007	Lucassb Jul 19 2009, 02:37 PM Leather Therapy also makes a product that is great for getting rid of mold and preventing its return. After removing it as described above, use the LT conditioner and it won't come back! I'll stop by the tack store and look for the Leather Therapy. I definately DON'T want it coming back.



Smiles	Jul 20 2009, 07:27 AM Post #7
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,476 Group: Members Member #356 Joined: January 12, 2007	I have heard if you ad listerine to your water that will also do the trick. I haven't tried it but have been meaning to because I have a martingal that I have been wanting to get that smell out.



DairyQueen2049	Jul 20 2009, 10:45 AM Post #8
DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT Posts: 7,545 Group: Members Member #385 Joined: January 17, 2007	Lucassb Jul 19 2009, 02:37 PM Leather Therapy also makes a product that is great for getting rid of mold and preventing its return. After removing it as described above, use the LT conditioner and it won't come back! Bing bing!! I LOVE that stuff!! On a happy note it worked on a saddle that sat idle for 10 years that we borrowed when hubby got Gunner. also worked on Rayna's tack that has sat idle for 5 yrs now.



Onelanerode	Jul 27 2009, 05:59 AM Post #9
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 633 Group: Members Member #130 Joined: January 7, 2007	Belvoir's Step One cleaner also has an anti-mold agent in it. A friend who used it on her mold-prone Western saddle says it works very well. It's the only cleaner I will use anymore.



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