How to Get the Smell Out of a Leather Dog Collar

Although leather is a very durable material that is strong enough to restrain even a large dog, collars that are made out of leather will develop an unpleasant odor over time. Because the leather is in direct contact with the dog̵7;s neck, it will soak up the dog̵7;s natural scent. To clean odors out of a leather collar, use a mild soap mixed with water. Since dog collars are made of coated leather, soap and water will not stain the collar and are suitable for occasional cleaning.

Things You'll Need

  • Mild Castile soap
  • Water
  • Cloth
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put a few drops of soap onto a clean rag, and then moisten the rag with warm tap water.

    • 2

      Rub the collar with the cloth to distribute the soap over the surface of the cloth. Continue rubbing the cloth into the leather until you work up a lather. Be sure to do this on both the inside and outside of the collar to remove any unwanted odors.

    • 3

      Rinse the cloth out to remove the soap, and then wipe the damp cloth over the surface of the collar to remove the soap residue.

    • 4

      Lay the collar to dry in front of a fan. This will help remove any residual odors in the collar.