https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:48:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187720 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:15:52 +0000 Janet 1187720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer! Smells are a deal breaker for me. I just put a scarf in the Goodwill bag because it has a funky smell (it was a cheapie from TJMaxx so no big deal) but I think I might retrieve it and try to wash it before I give up. </p> <p>It may be worth giving the vinegar treatment a try. Nordstrom might also take it back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187685 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:44:46 +0000 April 1187685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, I think you're right. &nbsp;If I spritz enough Jo Malone Blackberry &amp; Bay on the lining, who's to notice a little mustiness... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187684 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:42:43 +0000 shoppingisfun 1187684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a raincoat once that was made out of some kind of rubbery material. It smelled awful but I wore it anyway, thinking the smell would go away (the scent was faint enough I figured no one else notoced). I washed it. No dice. Finally the smell started bugging me so much I got rid of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187625 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:52:46 +0000 bella 1187625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I am super impressed that you decided to wash an expensive leather jacket in the washing machine.:) Second, I am very sorry that it didn't pay off. I I think if it were mine, I would just put on some extra perfume on the days I want to wear this jacket, try to ignore the smell and enjoy my killer jacket:) In time, the jacket will absorb your odor. It particularly helps if you consistently wear the same perfume.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187617 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:45:42 +0000 April 1187617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess&nbsp;I'll have to decide how much more time I want to put into this jacket. &nbsp;</p> <p>And, RC, the color is&nbsp;a deep olive. &nbsp;I love everything about it except the aroma. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187047 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:47:01 +0000 deb 1187047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try it again with the baking soda and vinegar solution. It could not hurt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187041 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:44:55 +0000 leopardluxe 1187041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Glory, use white vinegar and let it soak in the machine for about an hour. Then wash and do that several times (like 3-4). I had a vintage 1940's leather jacket I did that with that had a musty smell nothing would solve (including professional leather cleaning and deodorizing).&nbsp;Then I put it in the dryer on low heat for about 2 hours and then&nbsp;left it outside to air dry for about 2 weeks.</p> <p>Yeah, a lot of work. But it worked. Soaking and washing with vinegar like 4-5 times and almost a month's worth of air drying --but sooooooo, worth it. This was a really rare brand and model of vintage moto leather jacket.</p> <p>Also, leather specialists vary greatly&nbsp;in their abilities to clean leather effectively. I've got one here in L.A that when I've sent newly acquired&nbsp;vintage musty leather jackets to and specified clean AND deodorize &nbsp;--the funkiest smelling vintage leather acquisitions have come back completely odor free. So don't give up hope.</p> <p>You may be right in assuming it's the leather itself. It may also be the tannery leather smell you're experiencing. A lot of leather&nbsp;jackets from Morocco, India and Pakistan have a VERY distinct odor to them from their tanning and dying&nbsp;process&nbsp;that my sensitive nose finds offensive. (When I was in Morocco at the tannery they actually give you mint to hold up to your nose to counteract the awful smell while you're there visiting --and you can smell the tannery section from blocks away).&nbsp;</p> <p>Usually a combo of speciality cleaning and deoderizing along with leaving them to air out eventually causes the tanning process smell to disappear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187029 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:32:56 +0000 Carla 1187029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is hilarious! The jacket is beautiful. Is it olive? Grey? I can't believe there was no damage from putting it in the washer. I've 'gentle washed' some 'dry clean' only items with success, but also ruined a few too. Cudos to you for your crazy experiment. I only wish it had worked out for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1187013 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:04:51 +0000 April 1187013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RC, do you mean how does it look since getting&nbsp;washed, or how does it look full stop? &nbsp;It looks just the same as it ever did, really. &nbsp;Here's a thread with picture from when I got it, with tags still on: &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-items-jackets">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ms-jackets</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186964 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:06:51 +0000 Anonymous 1186964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear, what a disaster. All that work and now your whole kitchen smells like musty leather (in addition to the jacket itself)? This is bringing back bad memories of my DIY days. I'm so sorry. Nordstrom should be very understanding about this, since it has smelled funky from the get-go.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186947 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:54:23 +0000 Carla 1186947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is killing me! What does the jacket LOOK like!?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186943 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:52:30 +0000 Gaylene 1186943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've used a similar formula and method to Glory's for musty smelling camping and backpacking gear. Doesn't seem you'd have much to lose at this point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186936 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:48:12 +0000 Glory 1186936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April what did you use in the wash? I am wondering if you could try a solution that I use for sports gear and hockey gear. I throw all my kids ice hockey gear in the wash - including leather gloves. I use 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup white vinegar, wash powder and enough water to cover. I let is soak in this about 1 hours before putting it in the machine. It works extremely well. I think it might remove the must smell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186931 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:44:44 +0000 Caro in Oz 1186931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darn!!!!</p> <p>Not sure if this is helpful but I use white vineger to clean just about everything :)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Bad-Smells-out-of-Leather">http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Bad.....of-Leather</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186921 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:38:03 +0000 April 1186921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, goodness no, carter. &nbsp;Still smells the same. &nbsp;</p> <p>On that score, it's now officially hopeless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186904 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:22:26 +0000 carter 1186904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the smell gone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186892 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:09:35 +0000 April 1186892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket really seems fine. &nbsp;If I do this ever again, I would follow the suggestion that that other blogger had read (but didn't follow) to add some hair conditioner to the water in the washer. &nbsp;Seems like it would be&nbsp;the perfect treatment for leather.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer/page/2#post-1186772 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:11:11 +0000 Elizabeth P 1186772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All this drying is making me nervous.&nbsp; I would think it should be dried slowly... if it dries out, it could crack, or get really hard and icky.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bated breath............ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186767 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:02:36 +0000 cciele 1186767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am following this nail-biter of a saga with fingers and toes crossed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186743 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:36:31 +0000 April 1186743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So the sun, as Jaileen wisely said, was not the right choice. &nbsp;I could feel the leather hardening as it dried in the sun, so now the jacket is back in the dryer with softener sheets, just like the person on the blog post I read did with hers. &nbsp;<br />And guess what my whole kitchen smells like... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186705 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:05:28 +0000 Greyscale 1186705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! I retired my old biker jacket because it had a musty smell (from wearing it for years) that didn't improve with drycleaning. I'm tempted to try this; the jacket is so faded and worn that it's not going to get much worse.</p> <p>I am also very sensitive to some new-leather smells. I bought a jacket from Bloomingdale's that I had to return because of an intense smell. It's so hard to know if it'll fade over time and I can't risk it, after spending too much of my life with scent-induced headaches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186702 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:04:37 +0000 CocoLion 1186702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Taking fashion risks" now has a whole new meaning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186685 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:53:43 +0000 JAileen 1186685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I've washed a lot of Coach bags. I have a large collection that I bought at thrift stores. Usually they are dirty and the leather is dry, and they are kind of gross. In the old days, the paperwork that came with the bags said you could wash them. I hand wash with Ivory dish soap, rinse well, and stuff with towels as it dries, then when its still a little damp I start putting conditioner on it. I start with 2 or 3 coats of Lexol, over several days, then when it's really dry I put on Blackrocks Leather N Rich. The main thing is to put conditioner on before the leather gets so dry that it cracks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186669 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:38:09 +0000 JAileen 1186669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't dry it in the sun!!! Let it dry slowly in the shade! Then you might need to put conditioner on it such as lexol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186660 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:33:07 +0000 catgirl 1186660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aaaaaaand....? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186654 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:30:48 +0000 viva 1186654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thrilling story. Anxiously awaiting the last chapter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186650 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:26:51 +0000 Gigi 1186650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow...yes, this is more exciting than a murder mystery novel!</p> <p>If this doesn't work--even if the jacket falls apart--my understanding is that you can still take it back to Nordie's. Just tell them what happened.&nbsp;</p> <p>When you said you tried sunshine, did you try putting it, say, in the rear window of a car so that the heat really builds up? Sometimes that can "cook" the smell out of fabrics, if it's a moldy smell. (Though I've never tried that on leather.) Grapefruit seed extract is also good for killing mold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186621 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:08:05 +0000 Ornella 1186621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think there was a thread a while ago when someone washed the leather bag... or I saw it on some blog. The outcome was good.</p> <p>Off to search if i can dig it out </p> </p> <p>ETA: <i><u><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.askirtaday.com/2012/07/can-you-wash-your-coach-leather-bag.html">Here it is</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.askirtaday.com/2012/07/can-you-wash-your-coach-leather-bag.html">&nbsp;</a></u></i>&nbsp;- I hope this makes your wait a bit easier.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186605 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:58:06 +0000 Vicki 1186605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep us posted, April. &nbsp;You are very brave and you've got me biting my nails here. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>Interesting how these odor things work with garments as I recall a really cute bomber jacket that I had to return to Nordstrom, simply because I couldn't handle the odd smell emanating from it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/biting-nails-i-just-put-my-leather-jacket-in-the-washer#post-1186602 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:55:54 +0000 April 1186602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Von -- I only left it in the dryer until it wasn't sopping wet (and I had rolled it in a clean towel before putting it in.) &nbsp;It's already quite close-fitting so I was worried about it getting any smaller. &nbsp; </p>