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How do I clean leather gloves that had gas spilt on them?

I have a pair of new work gloves that were the softest leather and I spilt gas/fuel on them and now they really smell. How can I clean them? I know they won't be as nice as they were but I would like to get them so they don't smell at least. Thank you.

Public Comments

1. leave them outside and have them air put or maybe try putting them in a ziploc bag with baking soda
2. If the stiffened up too try some Neatsfoot oil (hopefully it is still around). It will soften them back up and has a nice semi-sweet smell of it's own that might help mask the gasoline smell. The gasoline will go away over time. You might help it along by hanging them, preferably outside in a breeze for a day or two. Bert
3. Leather Gloves Cleaning - To clean your leather gloves, slip them onto your hands, then wash with cold water and mild soap. Air dry flat. You could also use either saddle soap or Murphy´s Oil Soap to clean up dirty leather ( adds the oils back in to soften gloves).