Hair on Hide Mold Cleaner 1.5 by Leather Doctor® is a Hair-Safe™ and Hide-Safe™ pH-Balanced 1.5 solution, specially formulated for cleaning up mold growth on Hair-on Hide.
Mold 1.5 is designed for use as the first step before long-term fungicidal treatment with Mold Killer 3.6.
Key Benefits
- Discourages mold regrowth — The low pH environment helps inhibit future mold activity.
- Strengthens hair and hide structure — Enhances ionic bonding between the hide’s protein fibers and its original tanning agents and fatliquors.
- Safe for both the hair and the hide side when used as directed.
Instructions for Use
1️⃣ Dilution
- Mix 1 part Mold Cleaner 1.5 with 12 parts distilled water.
1️⃣ Application
- Apply the solution generously to the affected areas using a soft brush, sponge, or cloth.
- Brush and erase evenly across the entire panel or section to avoid uneven appearance.
- Ensure thorough wetting on hair and penetration on hide.
3️⃣ Extraction
- Towel extract to remove loosened mold and residues.
- Follow immediately with Hair-on Hide Acidifying Conditioner 2.0 to achieve a healthy, squeaky-clean finish.
4️⃣ Reconditioning (while leather is still damp)
- Apply Hydrator 3.3 to relax fiber structure and redistribute tanning agents/fatliquors.
- Follow with Fatliquor 5.0, applying repeatedly until the hide is fully saturated, soft, and supple.
5️⃣ Final Mold Protection
- Once cleaning, rinsing, hydrating, fatliquoring, and drying are complete, apply Mold Odor Killer 3.6 as the final fungicidal treatment to kill any remaining spores and provide long-term mold prevention.
Pro Tip:
- Always test on a hidden area first.
- Work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gloves when handling mold-contaminated hair-on hide.
Launch October 16, 2024 | January 24, 2026 by Roger Koh
