Leather jacket

[Batmanthedude]

So I bought a leather jacket on eBay, it's lovely but the armpits stink of bo and I can't wear it. How do I get the smell out? I can't home wash it and can't afford dry cleaners at mo, so any home suggestions to remove it?

Always do a test spot first to make sure that the lining of your jacket isn’t colorfast. However, mild detergent works on most types of the fabrics used for jacket liners. Start by mixing four cups of water with one tablespoon of mild laundry detergent. If you are using powdered detergent, then continue mixing the solution until it is fully dissolved. Next, dip a clean sponge into the solution, and squeeze out the excess water. Turn your jacket inside out so that you can access the lining easier. Wash the lining with the dampened sponge while paying careful attention to the areas that collect odor the most such as the armpits. If you get water on the leather, simply wipe it up before it dries and creates spots. Once you are done, wash the detergent from the bowl and sponge before filling it with clean water. Use this to rinse the solution from the jacket lining, and hang the jacket outside to dry when it is done.

you can also soak up odours with baking soda. Start by sprinkling baking soda on top of your jacket lining. Then, fill a spray bottle with warm water and lightly mist the areas that the baking soda is covering. Let this sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Once the baking soda is dry, just wipe it off using a clean, damp cloth before hanging it up to dry.

be sure to allow your jacket time to dry so it doesn't smell damp.

info from modernmom.com

all the best x

Wow thanks for that, will give it a go

How did you get on?

I was thinking spray with white vinegar should neutralise the b.o.
Leave to air dry to lose the vinegar smell
Or bicarbonate of soda sprinkled on pits for a while?