Dealing With Mildew From A Stored Car - Assistance Pls. ASAP>>>

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A friend of mine dropped by with his car that he has just taken out of storage. It has leather interior and is kept in a heated garage all winter. The car has some mildew on the interior, and it is wiping off like dust. That being said, it is definitely mildew as this car is mint and very well maintained.



What should I do with the interior. I started with a gentle wipedown with Luxol Orange (cleaner) and a MF cloth buff to get the mildew off. What would you recommend as the next step? I have the following products at my disposal:



  • Luxol Brown (Conditioner)

    Zaino Leather In A Bottle

    Meguires Leather Cleaner and Conditioner Spray

    BMW Leather Gel Treatment



Any and all opinions appreciated including products and process.



Thanks.



~Darren
 


Just like mould and mildew contamination in other areas, you cannot wash or shampoo it away. This only exasperates the problem. Mould is a form of fungus which forms anywhere there’s moisture trapped in the air, and is spread by releasing millions of tiny spores into the air. You cannot see the spores but you may be able to see moulds, grey, green or black in colour, growing on damp surfaces.



Dirt and moisture are essential to mildew propagation, which is very difficult to eradicate as mould uses enzymes to digest nutrients from organic materials, the mould forms on top of the material and also down into its fibres leaving circular or black spots in an irregular pattern. Mould / mildew needs to be neutralized as it will not dissipate without treatment as the spores are still present and moisture will regenerate them. When mould spores are present in large quantities, they can present a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Some moulds also produce Mycotoxin’s that can pose serious health risks to humans and animals



Mould Remover for Leather upholstery



Leather Master Mold Remover (N-Nubuck / Alcantara®) (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (P-Protected / Coated) - you don't have to live near the coast to experience mould or mildew fungus spores on your leather. It can also occur during hot, humid weather in non-coastal areas. Fungus growth is also a concern for garaged vehicles; you may notice dark or white blotches where two areas of the leather touch or areas not used. If the contamination is not removed, the fungus will dissolve the leather, forming small pits.



If the fungus has caused any damage to the pigmentation layer of the finished leather you need to take care of this as a separate issue (See Automotive Leather Upholstery Repair and Renovation)

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Application Instructions:

• Pre-test on an inconspicuous area to insure colour fastness

• Wear latex gloves and a respirator.

• Clean the surface of the leather with Soft or Strong Cleaner to remove any visible mould excrement.

• Gently rub a very small amount of product on the contamination.

• Allow the product to dry and wipe off with a soft cloth.

• Repeat these steps as necessary.

• After removal of the mould, re-clean the area with Leather Soft Cleaner.

• Allow to dry and apply Leather Protection Cream.
 
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