If your favorite jacket suddenly begins to smell unpleasantly or the leather jacket you purchased exudes a persistent odor, you should think about removing the stench.
The first and most reliable way is to have your jacket cleaned, but this method is expensive, so just order the item to be “deperfuminated.”
It is not always possible to turn to professionals. Methods and recipes that people have been using for decades come to the rescue.
Traditional methods for removing odors from skin
There are many ways to get rid of unpleasant odors using improvised means at home. The most popular methods are using vinegar, soda, coffee, and weathering. Any of the methods will help solve the problem only with strict adherence to technology.
Attention! The skin needs constant nutrition. After using any product, pamper your jacket by wiping it with linseed or castor oil. The pores will expand, skin breathing will improve, and the unpleasant odor will leave the item faster..
Vinegar
This product has a strong smell, but it will go away along with the others. Mode of application:
- prepare a solution of white vinegar and water in equal quantities (1:1 ratio);
- try using the resulting product on the back of the skin;
- moisten a clean cloth with the solution and wipe the surface of the jacket;
- as an option, moisten the leather surface using a spray bottle;
- ventilate the product.
Another method with vinegar that eliminates persistent odor:
- draw hot water (10-15 cm) into the bath;
- add a glass of white vinegar;
- hang a jacket over the bathroom;
- to achieve a guaranteed result, you can add boiling water to the water;
- close the door for two hours;
- dry the jacket naturally and ventilate it.
Newspaper/wrapping paper
The method is simple. The leather product is wrapped in a layer of newspaper or wrapping paper for several days. The texture of newspapers is soft, porous, it easily absorbs all odors, freeing the skin from them. It is possible that in this case, complete removal will require two or three repetitions of the manipulations.
Soda
Absorbs odors well and is safe for the skin. To eliminate the odor, we follow the algorithm:
- put the jacket in a pillowcase or large plastic bag;
- treat with a thin layer of soda outside and inside;
- close the package;
- leave for 12-24 hours;
- remove from the package;
- Carefully remove chemical deposits using a vacuum cleaner with a furniture attachment.
Baking soda can also be used in another way. Rub a thick paste of water and soda into the lining of the jacket and leave until completely dry. Then shake off any remaining product or remove it with a soft brush. Sodium carbonate will absorb odors and carry them away.
Weathering
This is the simplest and most economical way to get rid of it.All you need is fresh air. We hang the item on the balcony and wait for the air flow to carry away the unpleasant smell. It may take several days for results to be achieved.
Eliminate sweat odor
The skin easily absorbs all odors, so the smell of sweat will persist, and simple weathering will not do. Let's call on the entire arsenal of available tools to help:
- soda or vinegar - proceed as described above;
- ammonia - dilute with water (a tablespoon of ammonia per glass of water), add a little liquid soap and gently wipe both the leather surface and the lining with a soft cloth;
- citrus fruits - can only be used for dark-colored products. The axillary and collar areas are rubbed with fresh fruit peel. After drying, wipe these places with a damp cloth, then dry.
- essential oils - add a few drops to the soap solution and wipe the product thoroughly.
Fighting the aroma of tobacco
If the above methods do not work, for dark things we will use regular coffee:
- the jacket is placed in a bag;
- sprinkled with ground or instant product;
- kept covered for a couple of days;
- After removal from the bag, the powder particles are removed by shaking off.
This method does not help - lemon comes to the rescue:
- spray a mixture of juice and water (1:1) over the entire surface;
- leave for 2-3 hours;
- Remove the unabsorbed part of the applied product with a sponge soaked in a soap solution;
- make sure that no streaks remain on the surface;
- wipe the jacket with a dry cloth;
- dry in natural conditions.
How to remove mold?
The appearance of such a problem means that the item is not stored correctly.Even the faintest odor indicates that mold spores have already appeared on the surface of the skin due to high humidity.
To save your favorite jacket, you first need to dry it. Fungal spores will die when exposed to warm air. Treat the product with a hairdryer on the most gentle setting from a distance of 20-25 cm or dry it on the balcony (in summer) without direct sunlight.
Important! Exposure to high temperatures, drying on a radiator or in direct sunlight provokes cracking and peeling of the top layer of skin, peeling or discoloration of the paint.
You can get rid of the smell of mold by using vinegar or soda using the methods described above.
By regularly caring for your leather product, you can ensure that the jacket will look presentable and beautiful for many years.
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