I bought a leather jacket and it stinks of smoke!

[evilharpy]

From Vinted. An All Saints one that I thought was quite a bargain, but jeez I wasn't expecting the smell to hit me before I'd even finished opening the packaging. It's pretty grim.

Looks like under Vinted's t&cs I'd be liable for return postage and it was so cheap it's not really worth it. I've hung it out in the air but is there anything else I can do? Has anyone washed a leather jacket and did it survive?

Also, AIBU to think that if your stuff is going to stink to high heaven of stale fags, you should bother to state this in the description?!

I washed a patent leather Lulu Guinness handbag, it smelt like it had been stored somewhere horrible and damp. I actually washed it a few times, first time on a quick wash, it came out okay, then I felt all brave and gave it a proper wash. Once it wash dry I sprayed the lining with some lavender essential oil and it was fine.

Oh god I'm so tempted to just go and throw it in the wash now!

Don't worry about the net bag , it will be the drying that ruins it if anything . Turn it inside out and zip or bottom it up so you don't get drum marks on the leather after it spins .

There are a lot of handbag groups on Facebook that suggest various ways from memory (I'm not on there anymore so can't look for you) try googling getting smells out of a leather handbag, it may throw up something slightly different.

How awful to sell it in that condition.

I bought a fake fur jacket once. The armpits stank of sweat 🤮

O have washed a leather jacket too ,
Mine was second hand about 10 years ago so it's seen a lot of wear and was smelly .
I tried hanging outside for a few days which helped but it still smelt so I washed it on a cool short wash

I thought I'd killed it when I took it out of the washer ! But one it was dry ( took days ) and I had oiled it it was fine .

And I dried the inside with a hairdryer on a low heat. Afterwards a rubbed a scented oil into the leather to help it stay supple and to make it smell good. But maybe wouldn't recommend that with normal leather.

How cheap is cheap?

You can wash leather jackets at 30 put some white vinegar in the softener compartment. Try rubbing it down with tumble dryer sheets I saw that on a hack thing about getting rid of smells

@gunnersgold

Don't worry about the net bag , it will be the drying that ruins it if anything . Turn it inside out and zip or bottom it up so you don't get drum marks on the leather after it spins .

Would I even spin it? I was assuming delicate cycle and no spin.

@NewYearCalavicci

O have washed a leather jacket too , Mine was second hand about 10 years ago so it's seen a lot of wear and was smelly . I tried hanging outside for a few days which helped but it still smelt so I washed it on a cool short wash

I thought I'd killed it when I took it out of the washer ! But one it was dry ( took days ) and I had oiled it it was fine .

What did you oil it with?

Yes you can spin it low put it in a pillow case or duvet cover.

Spin on a low setting*

I oiled my bag with a facial oil! 😬😁

You would need to spin it otherwise it will be too wet and won't dry quick enough which will make the skin smell even worse . Spinning won't hurt it , as I said above dry it on a windy sunny day but not in direct heat as it will dry hard .
Saddle soap is good if it does go hard but that's Smells too

Smoker seem to be in denial about how much it smells so maybe she doesn’t realise, I would return it

Have you tried cleaning it with baby wipes?

@evilharpy ,
I oil all my leather with Carr Day and Martin oil ( the one in the orange tin ) it's more aimed towards oiling horse tack but I've used on all sorts of leathers in the past just be aware it may make it a bit darker but then everything is very supple and waterproof.

Apply it sparingly with a soft cloth and give it a few days to soak in properly .

One tin will last you a very long time !

@MrsMoastyToasty

Have you tried cleaning it with baby wipes?

Oh it's way beyond that stage! It's permeated the lining too.

The seller should have mentioned it. But for £20 I’d take a punt on washing the jacket, if you like the style.

I sent back a vinted dress because it smelled damp, as if it had been stored in bin bags in a garage. Nothing is getting that smell out!

Ps
The oil will soak in better / faster if the coat is warm so put it on and get someone else to oil it .
Coat gets oiled you get a gentle massage win - win 😄

Leather-cleaning wipes? The type used for settees etc. Then Febreze?

If you are going to wash it, be careful when it's wet as the leather will stretch. I washed a Mulberry Bayswater handbag in the kitchen sink and stretched the handles by hanging it by them on the washing line!
I think for £20 I would give it a wash in the sink, roll it in towels to remove the excess water and then lightly stuff to dry, changing the paper or towels as it dries.
I use Collonil gel on handbags to put some moisture back in.
You could also try sealing it in a bag with charcoal deodorisers?