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How to Clean Mold From a Saddle

Your saddle takes a lot of abuse through wear and tear. It can also suffer severe mold damage if you don't store the saddle properly and fail to clean it on a regular basis. Fortunately, removing mold from a saddle can be done almost entirely with household items. The process is also simple and straightforward, leaving little reason why you shouldn't clean your saddle when you see the first signs of mold growth. Remove mold as soon as you see it to keep your saddle looking good for as long as possible.

Things You'll Need

Clean rags
Leather hydrating cream
Soft soap
Toothbrush
Water

Instructions

- 1
  Wet a clean rag with clean water and a small amount of mild hand soap. Make sure the rag is clean to prevent dirt, debris and other impurities from mixing with the water.
- 2
  Scrub the mold off the saddle with the wet rag using moderate force. Continue to scrub using a circular motion until all the mold has been removed from the surface.
- 3
  Wet an old toothbrush with water and a small amount of mild soap and begin scrubbing all the areas that you could not reach with your rag. This will include all the nooks and crevices in the saddle.
- 4
  Place the saddle outside in direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun will dry off the saddle quickly (this is important because stagnant water is a favorite spot for mold) and will help kill any remaining mold you might have missed.
- 5
  Apply leather hydrating cream to your saddle if it's made from leather. The application of water and soap can dry out the leather, making it brittle and susceptible to damage while you're using it. Hydrating cream will rejuvenate the leather's elasticity.
- 6
  Store your saddle in a dry location to help prevent mold from growing again.

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