(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

O.T. Mold on leather boots

J

John-MI

Member
I have a pair of wellington boots that haven't been worn in some time, and when I got them out they have turned moldy on the outside. What is the best way to clean them up before oiling them up. Thanks
 
Keep them oiled and in a dry place.

P4100003.jpg
 
Is that synthetic stuff... I though Neats had gone extinct over 20 years ago and were a protected species MANY years before that?
 
My first question is are you sure it is mold?

Leather shoes, boots, etc. can form a white coating from perspiration or getting them wet and sometimes it won't show until later.
 
Cover in a big plastic tent, get everyone out of the house and call a licensed mold abatement specialist.
Don't let the EPA know you are trying home remedies.
 
Actually a neat is a common bovine.
There are still a lot of them around but they must be registered with the bovine police.
You are probably thinking of a 'Nauga' which were slaughtered to make auto seat covers.
 
Mark: will this lighten the leather? Interested because I've got some older holsters that have a bit of mold on them, and I'd rather they didn't have big light patches on them if I use this method.
 
Tim, my guess is probably not, but I've only used Clorox on oil-treated leather so I can't say for sure. I do know that oxalic acid will lighten leather; that's what is commonly used for that purpose.
 

Any leather you want to make last a Lifetime should be treated well with Snow-Seal..

Will keep the leather like fine harness leather.

I used to use Neatsfoot but it seemed to weaken the leather..

I warm the boots and let it Melt in and soak into the seams ..use a hair dryer if needed..
Let cool, wipe all excess off, polish with a rag..
The Beeswax in it is wonderful for the leather...

Ron..
 
Take them outside, brush the mold off with a plastic brush, then treat with sno-seal or mink oil and as someone else mentioned, just wear them.

I agree that a few days of putting up square bales would shine them right up.

Gene
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

BarnyardEngineering
Theisen's
Replies
18
Views
2K
BarnyardEngineering
BarnyardEngineering
S
Super MTA mystery attachment
Replies
6
Views
464
Janicholson
Janicholson
olgentdc
12 groundhog holes !
Replies
18
Views
637
showcrop
showcrop
jon f mn
My local feed mill
2
Replies
28
Views
2K
JWinIndiana
J
super99
What a Mess!!!
Replies
15
Views
2K
sonnythomas
S
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top