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A lot of low temperature programs rely on long soak times with occasional agitation - achievable in a bucket where the grubbiest bits can also be attacked with a brush. A long rinse with dilute Jeyes Ibcol or similar should sort anything living in the fabric causing stink. 3-4 hours Stergene, stirring every time I go past / think about it, quick rinse, 3-4 hours Ibcol, drip dry, has sorted stinking canvas shoes and trainers without problems, re-finishing leather bits with Renapur once dry - it also avoids possible issues with buckles damaging the washing machine...
MrE
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Very nice and very old Carradice saddle bag...
Also very grubby and stinky and in needs of repairs.
My plan is:
-washing machine low temperature
-all repairs / re stitch
-re wax cotton and re grease leathers.
Am I doing this right? (Obviously mostly worried about the washing machine part, the rest is no concern)