Is Microban safe on leather?

David Fermani

David Fermani

Forza Auto Salon
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? :scared:
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
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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