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Re: [RC] mildew and tack - Sisu West RanchMildew is vey sensitive to copper. An old fashioned, but very good, treatment is to saddle soap then dry the leather. Then apply with a cloth a little water solution of Copper Sulfate (used to be called green vitriol). I can't remember the exact proportions but probably less than 1% (say about 1/4 oz per quart). Just wet the cloth, then wring out and wipe over the leather. If you save the cloth, you can wipe it dry over leather as a preventative. I don't have a source for Copper Sulfate. Try a drugist, or a friend that is a chemist or chemistry teacher. While I wouldn't drink copper sulfate, it is not particularly dangerous to people. Ed Ed and Wendy Hauser Sisu West 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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