Re: IML: Mildew on white leather

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

The active ingredients in Lysol are long chain quaternary ammonium salts which are vey good at killing bacteria and fungi but also function like soaps.

Most soaps have a negatively charged end (acid of some type Phosphate etc.) and a long hydrocarbon tail. The ingredients in Lysol have a posivively charged end (ammonium NR4+) and a long hydrocarbon tail. These are very effective biocides and I am guessing are gently to the leather.

 

Note I have aerosol Lysol at home which I think contains a significant quantity of alcohol. I would look for a pourable variety which is probabvly mostly water.   

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew A."
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Subject: Re: IML: Mildew on white leather
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:31:07 -0500

would that be just plain Lysol? or some special cleaner made by Lysol?...thanks

----- Original Message -----

From: David Whitney

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Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:33 PM

Subject: Re: IML: Mildew on white leather

The high-end upholsterer at Cook's in Redwood City, Calif., recommends Lysol.  Obviously, bleach free is preferable.

 

Happy motoring,

David

'91 K-Imperial driver
'66 LeBaron dual air and every option known to man

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