How do you get vomit (smell) out of leather?

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I helped some random drunk girl get onto the train & home last night and she promptly vomited all over me lol. I got the vomit off most of my clothes and washed it off my jacket, but the smell persists on the leather.

Do I have options besides dry cleaning?

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  2. pixelsguy Avatar

    Baking soda will help absorb the odor. Don’t rub it off though; it’s abrasive! Lightly brush and/or vacuum it off. Follow up with conditioner as it can dry it out a bit and you’ll need to replace some of the oil lost. Test in a non conspicuous area to ensure it won’t strip any dyes or finishes, too.

  3. Low-Captain1721 Avatar

    I take it there will be no second date..(?)

    Have a piss on it and then liberally sprinkle with some dodgy cheap foreign beer from the local corner shop. 

    Leave to dry for a couple of days in a cold damp room. 

    Nobody will be any the wiser 👍

  4. SaintOfPirates Avatar

    Diluted alcohol in a spray bottle.

    You may want to oil the leather after the smell finally comes out too.

  5. QuietLowLife Avatar

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    Time for the jacket to go..

  6. woieieyfwoeo Avatar

    Clean the leather well, then polish and wax it to keep the stank in