Best way to deal with mouldy tack??

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HELP! :eek:

Daughter got semi-retired pony's bridle out of our cupboard at the paddock this morning to find damp had got in and the whole thing is green!!

Anyone know the best way to save green tack?
 
I found that rubbing down with a little white wine vinegar to kill off the mould works well.

Then a good clean, ive got some antibac saddle soap stuff now as my spare tack has to live in the garage
 
Vinegar is good, I have used ordinary malt vinegar to remove mould as I can buy 5 litres from wholesalers for a £2, disadvantage is you smell like a fish and chop shop for a while. Then clean tack properly and condition with a conditioner containing lanolin, beeswax and tallow if you can.Avoid glycerine saddle soap and oils.
Oz (Saddler)
 
That's generally, it's the wrong mix for modern hides (Ph balance I believe) and it does tend to make the hide go soggy with too much use and leave what we call "jockeys" on the hide which are little black deposits that build up and you have to scrape off.
The glycerine soap was designed for older saddles when the hides were tanned differently and the structure of the hide was better than todays hides.


Tiddlypom said:
Is that just for mouldy tack, or generally, please?
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cremedemonthe said:
Vinegar is good, I have used ordinary malt vinegar to remove mould as I can buy 5 litres from wholesalers for a £2, disadvantage is you smell like a fish and chop shop for a while. Then clean tack properly and condition with a conditioner containing lanolin, beeswax and tallow if you can.Avoid glycerine saddle soap and oils.
Oz (Saddler)
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Oz I saw your other very helpful post on making your own conditioner. I think I might be in receipt of a citizens divorce if I try and cook that up in my kitchen though! I don't suppose there is a commercially available one like that is there? If not might have to pick my time when OH is out doing all day winter activities (aka shooting and then going to the pub) :-)
 
cremedemonthe said:
That's generally, it's the wrong mix for modern hides (Ph balance I believe) and it does tend to make the hide go soggy with too much use and leave what we call "jockeys" on the hide which are little black deposits that build up and you have to scrape off.
The glycerine soap was designed for older saddles when the hides were tanned differently and the structure of the hide was better than todays hides.
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Does that still apply if most of your tack has a bus pass? ;)
 
Hurricanelady said:
Oz I saw your other very helpful post on making your own conditioner. I think I might be in receipt of a citizens divorce if I try and cook that up in my kitchen though! I don't suppose there is a commercially available one like that is there? If not might have to pick my time when OH is out doing all day winter activities (aka shooting and then going to the pub) :-)
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I make my conditioner in the kitchen, just wait until my mum is out! I'll pm you with some info on leather conditioner, Oz :)
 
Hurricanelady said:
Oz I saw your other very helpful post on making your own conditioner. I think I might be in receipt of a citizens divorce if I try and cook that up in my kitchen though! I don't suppose there is a commercially available one like that is there? If not might have to pick my time when OH is out doing all day winter activities (aka shooting and then going to the pub) :-)
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I think the Carr, Day Martin Conditioner/leather balsam is ok!
 
I pushed the boat out a bit and invested in some Renapur leather balsam. Made from beeswax and jojoba. I've tried many products over the years and this is by far the best. A 200ml pot lasts a long time, a little goes a long way!
 
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