Product Overview
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?
1.1: Mold 1.5 is applied and works with nylon and/or brass suede Brush together with suede Eraser 5 for better soil removal.
1.2: A cotton terry towel is used to extract suspended soiling and repeat changing folding sides until the towel shows clean.
1.3: 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?
2.1: Suede 4.5 is applied and repeat working again as above 1.1 and 1.2.
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?
3.1: 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?
4.1: Hydrator 3.3 is applied and brushed to distribute and be absorbed with an even appearance.
4.2: 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.
4.3: Fatliquor 5.0 Plus is applied and brushed to distribute and be absorbed into the suede structure.
4.4: Fatliquor 5.0 Plus is repeatedly applied each time the water content evaporates and until the suede absorb no more.
4.5: 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?
5.1: 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?
1.1: Suede is the reverse side of smooth leather which is softer and usually from small animals like lamb or kid.
1.2: Suede with both sides napped are split-suede slices from the thickness of a larger animal like a bull or cow.
1.3: 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?
2.1: Mold is a living organism where growth is detected on suede by its characteristic musty odor and moldy appearance.
3: How does Mold Grow?
3.1: Mold grows on water-damaged suede and storing in a humid condition promotes mold growth too.
4: What are Mold Damages?
4.1: Molds cause the biodegradation of natural materials like suede.
4.2: Mold growth draws its nutrients from the suede fat and oil resulting in the weakening of the suede tensile tear strength.
4.3: 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?
5.1: Mold growth is controlled when suede is put in storage by a preventive anti-fungicidal treatment with Suede Mold Killer 3.6.
5.2: 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?
6.1: Mold effective decontamination process would include the following holistic sequence of steps.
6.2: Mold growth is removed, contained, and disposed of responsibly in terms of health and the environment.
6.3: Remaining residue is removed by brushing with a matching nylon or brass brush and erasing with good traction using Suede Eraser 5.
6.4: Clean with Mold 1.5 and rinse with Acidifier 2.0 before Mold 3.6.
6.5: Suede 4.5 followed by Rinse 3.0 cleans over the entire surface without a dry edge.
6.6: Mold 3.6 fungicide is for disinfecting and controlling musty odor from mold activities after decontamination cleaning.
6.7: Hydrator 3.3 relaxes and plumps before Fatliquor 5.0 Plus.
6.8: Fatliquor 5.0 Plus replenishes the diminishing fat and oil content and impart a suede scent to mask mustiness.
6.9: 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.