Why does suede smell

Never got that smell out. Greetje Ps you had some great leather finds. I think vintage leather is one of the best things to buy. More often than not the styling is classic and can be warn with more modern or other vintage pieces.

A win-win! Okay—-this is quite the brilliant tip Suzanne!! How the heck did you come about it? Thanks for all your brilliance…. This is brilliant. I have a vintage bag that smells disgusting.

I will be trying this ASAP. XXX Samantha. That is the best advice,, bar none, or how to get rid of smell in leather. I tired baking soda, too.. And it worked for your sofa, that is amazing! I am in love with the blue skirt and the black leather trench coat! You certainly have such an eye for fantastic pieces!

And your pictures are always amazing, you look so beautiful! Hope you have a very nice week! Haha, I once, 30 years ago, bought a second hand leather long coat on the Waterloo plein in Amsterdam and I also thought it sneller like dead people! I am not a trifther, but I am going to try when I am in the UK! Thanks for the info! Now I can go thrifting for leather, knowing that I can get the smell out! What an inspired idea. Thank you! Looking fabulous in all your leather and suede outfits. This is amazing!

Smells are the one reason why I seldom buy second hand leather, but now I am rethinking all of the leather I see in the thrift shops. Thanks for sharing this great tip!

The Artyologist. Thank you, Suzanne, great tip. In the summer here it can be very wet and leather stinks of mould. I use clove oil in water, wipe over the garment and air outside. Oh my gosh! Now I can just use coffee—one of my favorite aromas!! I wish I would have known this before I threw out a very nice long purple suede skirt I thrifted. Will definitely file away the information for next time. Unused of course! Kcama on Oct 09, Helpful Reply.

Janet Pizaro on Oct 09, William on Oct 09, Penny Crowder on Oct 09, Cheryl Artzzle on Oct 10, Sign Up to Answer. Suggested Project Book. Don't Buy New Appliances! View Project Book. Related Discussions. How can I clean paint off carpet? Karen on Dec 07, However, weeks and months of running to work or enjoying nights out with friends have left the inside of your suede shoes looking, and smelling, less than fabulous.

Avoid staining or damaging the inside of your suede shoes, boots or slippers by removing any excess moisture and deodorizing with safe, inexpensive products. Soak any moisture from inside the suede shoes with paper towels or washcloths, if the shoes are wet.

Never use a hairdryer to dry suede shoes, as this will cause damage or shrinkage. Either dab at the excess moisture before allowing the suede to dry out, or shove balls of paper towels into the shoes and allow them to soak up the excess.

Either way, allow the suede shoes to dry overnight. Sprinkle a light coating of baking soda or talcum powder inside the shoes. Both products soak up excess liquid and odors from inside shoes. Allow the talcum powder or baking soda to remain for at least eight hours, or overnight. Flip the shoes upside down and shake them to remove the excess loose powder or baking soda.