Stinky Crossbreed.

[Skaven]

MMMMk. I went camping last weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the hot Texas spring. It was primitive camping, and I never took my holster off, for three days. Even slept with it on. So, what is the best way to get that wonderful gym bag smell out of it?

[Jasonw560]

Air it out for a few days?

Just a guess. Works for other leather goods.

[speedsix]

...I work in attics and under houses, drippin' wet with sweat...and throw my nylon IWB holster in the wash when it speaks to me...then in the dryer...if leather got to smellin', I'd give it a long day in the sunlight...

[MoJo]

You might try some of the things we used to deodorize refrigerators and freezers after the hurricanes. Newspaper, charcoal, and baking soda will absorb odors. I would put the holster and one of those deodorising agents in a sealed container for a few days. It worked on a fridge that had spoiled food in it - - - no reason it won't work on a "Gym shoe" holster.

[The Annoyed Man]

Man, I had to check to make sure this thread was about a racial slur.

[speedsix]

...sorry...keep lookin'...but you can PM me the joke you had in mind...

[DFWTT]

I agree with laying it out in the sun but oil it up good to avoid drying it out. Also when the oil bakes in, it should be nice and elastic and smell like nothing but leather conditioner. I used to have to do this to my wolverines on a regular basis due to high water environments.

[Skydivesnake]

You might try some of the things we used to deodorize refrigerators and freezers after the hurricanes. Newspaper, charcoal, and baking soda will absorb odors. I would put the holster and one of those deodorising agents in a sealed container for a few days. It worked on a fridge that had spoiled food in it - - - no reason it won't work on a "Gym shoe" holster.

Yeah baking soda works good; I put my holster in a 1 gal ziplock with baking soda overnight now and again and it really freshens it up.

A liberal coat of sno-seal and then a couple of hours in the sun to soak in helps the leather resist sweat too, and doesn't make the leather loose it's strength. (Less than $4 from Academy).

[03Lightningrocks]

I agree with laying it out in the sun but oil it up good to avoid drying it out. Also when the oil bakes in, it should be nice and elastic and smell like nothing but leather conditioner. I used to have to do this to my wolverines on a regular basis due to high water environments.

I have always heard I should not put oil on my holsters because it would cause them to soften.

[Skaven]

I agree with laying it out in the sun but oil it up good to avoid drying it out. Also when the oil bakes in, it should be nice and elastic and smell like nothing but leather conditioner. I used to have to do this to my wolverines on a regular basis due to high water environments.

I have always heard I should not put oil on my holsters because it would cause them to soften.

Ok. So FYI the dye on the crossbreed cow hide holsters comes off when you apply an oil based lubricant.........after much application of a damp cloth, I was able to get it to keep from bleeding the dye. As far as the smell, I am going to try the baking soda as well. I will follow up and see if it works.


@03 The leather portion of the holster is not what is used for retention. The kydex is mounted onto the leather. So softening it up wouldnt cause issues like the guy with the accidental glock discharge. I assumed that is what you were referring too correct?

[Revet]

If the odor is due to bacteria from perspiration, you could try the modern folk remedy many folks recommend for stinky sneakers.

Freezing.

If you have a deep freezer, a hard freeze overnight is supposed to kill the smelly bacteria. But then when you thaw your food it will smell like stinky shoes--barump-bump. Seriously, I've heard this for years, but have never tried it. For general sanitation reasons I would put shoes in a plastic bag first, which might not be a bad idea for the holster too (I would be sure it was fully dried out before freezing and again after freezing).

[03Lightningrocks]

I agree with laying it out in the sun but oil it up good to avoid drying it out. Also when the oil bakes in, it should be nice and elastic and smell like nothing but leather conditioner. I used to have to do this to my wolverines on a regular basis due to high water environments.

I have always heard I should not put oil on my holsters because it would cause them to soften.

Ok. So FYI the dye on the crossbreed cow hide holsters comes off when you apply an oil based lubricant.........after much application of a damp cloth, I was able to get it to keep from bleeding the dye. As far as the smell, I am going to try the baking soda as well. I will follow up and see if it works.


@03 The leather portion of the holster is not what is used for retention. The kydex is mounted onto the leather. So softening it up wouldn't cause issues like the guy with the accidental glock discharge. I assumed that is what you were referring too correct?

I wasn't so much thinking about the "glock guy" as I was thinking it was in the information I received with one of my all leather holsters. I agree that the crossbreed would be a different animal in that the Kydex is what holds the weapon. I have never put any kind of treatment on my supertucks either but my sweat doesn't stink and it is not necessary.

[DFWTT]

Didn't mean to cause you issues. I just have the drying out problem from repeated water exposure and air drying my boots. They have a considerable stinch after wading through a slightly boggy um "fertilizer" so I have to rinse that fertilizer off. I use mink oil before placing them in the sun and there is no drying out anymore and no stinch. I don't have a bleeding issue but then again they may not be dyed as heavily. Just personal experience that was related. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have incurred.

[Skaven]

oh no problem. It didnt do any damage, it just took a little extra rubbing.

[68Charger]

oh no problem. It didnt do any damage, it just took a little extra rubbing.

Hahahhahaha.... I needed that laugh.