Suede Mold Killer Kit S3.mk

Suede Mold Killer Kit S3.mk by Leather Doctor is an anti-fungicidal preventive control system that kills, sanitizes, and deodorizes mold growth on suede.

Instruction:

1: How to work with Suede Mold Cleaner 1.5 and Suede Acidifier 2.0 system?

1. Mold 1.5 is applied and works with nylon and/or brass suede Brush together with suede Eraser 5 for better soil removal.
2. A cotton terry towel is used to extract suspended soiling and repeat changing folding sides until the towel shows clean. 
3. Acidifier 2.0 is applied and works as above 1.1 and 1.2.

2: How to work with Suede Cleaner 4.5 and Suede Rinse 3.0 system?

1. Suede 4.5 is applied and repeat working again as above 1.1 and 1.2.
2. Rinse 3.0 is applied and repeat working again as above 1.1 and 1.2.

3: How to work with Suede Mold Killer 3.6?

1. Mold 3.6 when spraying a breathing mask is recommended, and spread with a nylon brush soaking into the suede with an even appearance and letting dry naturally.

4: How to work with Suede Hydrator 3.3 and Suede Scent Fatliquor 5.0 Plus system?

1. Hydrator 3.3 is applied and brushed to distribute and be absorbed with an even appearance.
2. When suede appears evenly with moisture saturation, staking, massaging, and flexing return the suede from stiffness, creases and wrinkles and is ready for fat liquoring.
3. Fatliquor 5.0 Plus is applied and brushed to distribute and be absorbed into the suede structure.
4. Fatliquor 5.0 Plus is repeatedly applied each time the water content evaporates and until the suede absorb no more.
5. Fatliquor 5.0 Plus fat and oil are left to slow natural drying and before it is fully dried, staking, massaging, or flexing until fully dry will result in a softer suede.

5: How to work with Suede Scent Conditioner W Plus?

1. Conditioner W Plus is mist spray and brush for even appearance, brush again when dry for softness and liveliness of the nap. 

People Also Ask: 

1. What is Suede?
2. What is Mold?
3. How does Mold Grow?
4. What are Mold Damages?
5. How to Control Mold Growth?
6. How to Decontaminate Mold?

1: What is Suede?

1. Suede is the reverse side of smooth leather which is softer and usually from small animals like lamb or kid.
2. Suede with both sides napped are split-suede slices from the thickness of a larger animal like a bull or cow.
3. Suede naps are brushed with different brush textures ranging from soft to stiff nylon, brass, or steel to achieve the desired result without scratch damages including using a suede eraser.

2: What is Mold?

1. Mold is a living organism where growth is detected on suede by its characteristic musty odor and moldy appearance.

3: How does Mold Grow?

1. Mold grows on water-damaged suede and storing in a humid condition promotes mold growth too.

4: What are Mold Damages?

1. Molds cause the biodegradation of natural materials like suede.
2. Mold growth draws its nutrients from the suede fat and oil resulting in the weakening of the suede tensile tear strength.
3. Mold progressive infestation on suede will result in unsightly dark sinking pits that may require physical removal with refinishing.

5: How to Control Mold Growth?

1. Mold growth is controlled when suede is put in storage by a preventive anti-fungicidal treatment with Suede Mold Killer 3.6.
2. Mold antimicrobial control on suede is just like an antibiotic is a course of medications that has to be administered on an 8-monthly cycle to be long-term effective against re-occurrence.

6: How to Decontaminate Mold?

1. Mold effective decontamination process would include the following holistic sequence of steps.
2. Mold growth is removed, contained, and disposed of responsibly in terms of health and the environment.
3. Remaining residue is removed by brushing with a matching nylon or brass brush and erasing with good traction using Suede Eraser 5.
4. Clean with Mold 1.5 and rinse with Acidifier 2.0 before Mold 3.6.
5. Suede 4.5 followed by Rinse 3.0 cleans over the entire surface without a dry edge.
6. Mold 3.6 fungicide is for disinfecting and controlling musty odor from mold activities after decontamination cleaning.
7. Hydrator 3.3 relaxes and plumps before Fatliquor 5.0 Plus.
8. Fatliquor 5.0 Plus replenishes the diminishing fat and oil content and impart a suede scent to mask mustiness.
9. Conditioner W Plus a non-stick, rub-resistant conditioner with a waxy feel impart a suede scent to mask.

Updated October 18, 2024 by Roger Koh.