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10-15-08, 09:10
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David Fermani is offline
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: S. Florida Posts: 3,166 | Is Microban safe on leather?
I've got an interior job on a vintage Benz and the owner tells me that there's mold growing on the seats/trim. I'm thinking of using Microban, but didn't know how safe it is on leather? They mentioned that another detailer cleaned it up a few months ago and it looked fine, but the molding is coming back. It's a spare vehicle that never gets driven and is parked in a dark parking structure. Nice recipe for mold growth huh? 
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10-15-08, 09:31
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Grouse is online now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,582 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
it may not be mold. It might be spew. That being said, it soulds like mold
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10-16-08, 12:20
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrogate UK Posts: 154 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
If it is mold you need to use an enzyme cleaner that will kill the mold and prevent it from returning. There are only a couple of products that I know of that have been tested on leather and are safe to use and will not damage the leather finish.
If it is spew (less likely) you will also need a specialist product to restabilize the fats in the leather.
Let me know if you need any further info | |
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10-16-08, 06:27
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 355 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
Microban hasn't altered the color on anything i've used it on so far, fwiw. I haven't had to use it on leather though. Try it on a hidden area first. Hopefully the mold isn't in the foam. | |
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10-16-08, 07:20
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Heatgain is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 139 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
Where did you guys buy the Microban?
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10-16-08, 08:41
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 355 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
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10-16-08, 08:57
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BigJimZ28 is online now Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 2,849 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
after it is cleaned up and the mold is removed
have them keep some Damp Rid in the car ($5 @Home Depot, Walmart ect..)
it will remove moisture and ordors
a must for any car not driven too often | |
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10-16-08, 02:09
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Heatgain is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 139 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
Any brick and mortar places to buy Microban?
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10-17-08, 01:07
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 402 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
Can someone add this to the knowledge base on The Detailing Wiki. There is a really good start on Leather Care there and this would be a good addition. Leather Care - Detailing Wiki Article | |
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11-05-08, 06:01
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Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta and Miami Posts: 111 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
In my time in S.F., I don't ever recall coming across any mold problems. Maybe once or twice, but the alcohol in my cleaner probably took care of the problem. | |
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11-05-08, 06:25
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Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,745 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
Wasn't there just a detail recently on a red Mercedes that had really bad mold growth in it that was treated.
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11-05-08, 06:28
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stiffdogg06 is offline
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,745 | Re: Is Microban safe on leather?
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Originally Posted by stiffdogg06  Wasn't there just a detail recently on a red BMW that had really bad mold growth in it that was treated. |
EDIT: That was your thread David.  1979 Mercedes 450SL - Complete Interior & Mold Abatement
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