How to "destink" a vintage leather?

[revkev]

I purchased a vintage GAP leather. I like it a lot but it has a faint smell...Its not bad, but its not good. Does not smell like rot, but more like a clean wet dog without any added frangrance if that makes sense.

I literally put this jacket through the ringer. I am not afraid to wash a leather jacket (of course it depends on the leather) in a washing machine and rant this 2x. Its better, but still there if you are standing near me. I recall when I took it out of the washing cycle when it was wet, the scent was the strongest, but faded as it dried. I just did the 2nd wash and going to apply mink oil to re mositurize and maybe lock in the scent.

Any ideas on how to neutralize this? Thanks

 

[Modified_last_call]

I would say your last line of attack is an ozone generator.
I have had good results in a small enclosed space.
They can be had for less than $50.00
Multiple treatments give better results as you can't really damage the jacket.
The jacket may retain a slight metallic scent.

Here's a link to one THIS , but you can find them anywhere

 

[revkev]

I never thought about that! I actually have one since I used to be a car broker. I will give it a try. How "enclosed" was the space you used? I can try it in a bathroom.

 

[Modified_last_call]

I use a small powder room, maybe 8 X 6.
I have a small ozone generator, and it works well.
The one I posted has a larger output