Unveiling the actions I took upon acquiring a cherished, vintage leather jacket, estimating its scent like a thrift shop
In a recent adventure, a vintage leather jacket was discovered in a secondhand shop named Dolly Python in Dallas, purchased a few months before it was needed to be worn. However, the jacket had a strong thrift shop smell that needed to dissipate.
To tackle this issue, a combination of vinegar, fresh air, and a good cleaning was employed. Here's how:
- Lightly wipe the leather jacket with a diluted vinegar solution. A mix of equal parts white vinegar and water does the trick. Vinegar helps neutralize odors without damaging the leather.
- Allow the jacket to air out in a well-ventilated area. This lets the smell dissipate naturally.
- After airing and cleaning, apply a leather conditioner to keep the jacket soft and prevent drying out. Cleaning agents or vinegar might dehydrate the leather, so it's important to rehydrate it.
For persistent smells, some suggest placing baking soda inside the jacket or pockets for a few days to absorb odors, especially if mold or mildew is part of the issue.
This process is widely used for vintage leather goods, including jackets, bags, and belts, and usually improves the smell significantly.
For those who might find themselves in a similar situation, the author encourages sharing their own thrift shop success stories, especially those involving smelly leather items.
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Lastly, the author wishes the readers a good day. Subscribing at the bottom of the page will keep you updated with the author's posts. Within about 4 months, the smell of the leather jacket was entirely gone. Getting the smell out of leather takes time, but it is possible.
- After successfully eliminating the unwanted thrift shop smell from a vintage leather jacket, the author invites others to share stories of their own thrift shop finds, especially those related to smelly leather items.
- To maintain the style and quality of a leather jacket post-cleaning, it is recommended to apply a leather conditioner to keep it soft and prevent dehydration.
- For those seeking to up their fashion-and-beauty game, Mejuri's Thin Dome Ring is available in both Gold and Silver, while similar Citizens of Humanity Rocket Crop Skinny Jeans can be found at Madewell Skinny Jeans.
- Aside from exploring fashion-and-beauty, the author can also be found sharing outfits ideas on Pinterest and LTK, and users can find a similarly styled Alo Renown Hoodie on the Aritzia website and Reformation Ramona Ankle Boots on the Reformation website.
