How do you remove mold from leather shoes?

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Your best bet is to remove all the visible mold from the shoes with a brush or towel. Once you've gotten all the mold you can off your leather shoes, try cleaning them with Tea Tree Oil and setting them out in the sun to fully dry and lose their smell. After they are dry you should wax your shoes to protect the leather and keep the mold from coming back.

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