Killing mold on holsters and preservation

[grantman]

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

OMG!!!! In the past I’ve cleaned off the particulate matter with warm water and then left the holster out in the direct sunlight for as long as I could. I then wipe it down with acetone and treat it with the old Connolly’s. It seems to work pretty good. Only once have I had to do it again because of a little bit coming back.

WATER? Is the WORST thing on Planet Earth to put on ANY vintage leather! WARM water is WORSE than WATER!!! Then direct sunlight? This would be like pouring SALT on a garden slug! DO NOT DO THIS!!! EVER!!!

Jerry: I'm with you on the water issue. IS the best method the one I described above: dry heat....acetone....Connolly's?

212F, or 350f for 5 minutes, slow cool?