Musty Smelling Holsters

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Watertender
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Musty Smelling Holsters

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Does anyone have a good way to get musty smells out of holsters and other leather?? I came upon some old holsters and some of them smell a bit ripe...
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Carl,
Get in contact with Rugerforum member "Tallbald" He is a leather worker and should be able to give you some tips. (I own 2 belts I bought from him and they are great).
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You can put them in a container with loosely balled up newspaper or wrapping paper, the porous quality of the paper helps absorb the smells from the leather. Seal the container and leave it for a few days and check, if the smells still there leave for a few more days. Good luck
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Thanks guys. My buddy that makes custom blackjacks gave me some ideas too. Baking soda is good for making the smell go away.. Also putting them in the sun will help.
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Watertender wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:41 pm Baking soda is good for making the smell go away.. Also putting them in the sun will help.
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JAYDAWG wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:37 pm
Watertender wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:41 pm Baking soda is good for making the smell go away.. Also putting them in the sun will help.
Is that wht wht you do wit yer Arkansas LUUUUVVVVV pants...... :lol:
Nah you leave them stinky, sort of like bait... Keeps yer wallet safe that way... PS Jay I have those marbles for you. Just give me your address...
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