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n2qrthorse
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2008-09-28 8:02 PM (#92244)
Subject: Mildew in horse trailer


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Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia		any ideas how to get rid of it, I live in Georgia
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DuallyNewt
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2008-09-28 8:46 PM (#92246 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer



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We use Clorox® and Pinesol they seem to work well on the horse side.Clorox will kill the mildew..Thanks,



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n2qrthorse
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2008-09-29 5:01 AM (#92256 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia		I guess I needed to add more to my post. I have a sundowner trailer in the rear where the saddle rack is there seems to be a leak somewhere around the rear corner where the door hindges together, therefore my saddles have some mildew on them, so I need to figure out how to fix the leak (Sundowner is over 100+ miles from me) and in the mean time get the mildew off my saddles. I have purchased the Damprid.Thanks
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KeepsakeFarm
Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2008-09-29 8:28 AM (#92262 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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Try vinegar on the saddles, then saddle soap and condition.  Don't know about the trailer itself. 

 

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n2qrthorse
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2008-09-29 10:58 AM (#92281 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia		Thanks so much I will try that
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ponytammy
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2008-09-29 12:18 PM (#92288 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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You'll also want to clean the leather under your saddle. I have used a gallon of water with an 1/8 cup of bleach to kill the mildew. Let it dry and then used peanut oil to recondition the leather. If you have light colored leather, the peanut oil will darken it like neatsfoot oil does.

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Marla
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2008-09-29 8:43 PM (#92326 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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Listerine will also kill the mildew.  Just be sure to condition the leather after it dries.

 

Marla

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n2qrthorse
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2008-09-30 6:10 AM (#92334 - in reply to #92244)
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Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia		Wow Listerine kills everything and we put it in our mouths..........strange.Thanks
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gemm
Reg. Feb 2005
Posted 2008-10-03 10:00 AM (#92509 - in reply to #92244)
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Location: CA		Hey ponytammy - Why use peanut oil? Is it cheaper than neatsfoot? I've never tried it before, but I'm always wanting new ideas to keep my saddles in good shape. Thanks!
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Marla
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2008-10-04 12:06 PM (#92572 - in reply to #92334)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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That's the reason we put it in our mouths, to kill all the little beasties that live in there!

 

Marla

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flyinghfarm
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2008-10-04 1:04 PM (#92575 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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Location: Arkansas		Just wondering if peanut oil would be appealing to little mice, and the cat, and the pup?!  I have a vision of opening the barn and they are all in there chewing away!

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Marla
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2008-10-04 6:43 PM (#92581 - in reply to #92244)
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If you use any kind of vgetable oil, do so sparingly.  Vegetable oils can turn rancid, especially in the hot confines of a tack shed or horse trailer.

Marla

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ponytammy
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2008-10-05 11:01 PM (#92646 - in reply to #92244)
Subject: RE: Mildew in horse trailer


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Peanut oil is used by most saddles companies for tanning and curing leather. I started using it after my saddle maker suggested it for taking care of my saddles. Pure Neatsfoot over time will oxidize and brittle the leather. And some Neatsfoot oil contains mineral oil which will cause the stitching to breakdown.

Extra Virgin Olive oil can be used too. Just do a google search to read about Peanut and Olive Oils for conditioning leather.

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