Help! My mag pouch stinks!

[pudly]

I just got a package containing 3 Hungarian 20-rd AK47 mags and magazine pouch. The mags are in excellent condition and I'm very happy with them. They actually look better than the picture below. The mags came in a nice case that I would like to keep but it stinks big time.

The case is heavy canvas with leather straps. If I touch it, I have to clean my hands twice to get the stink off. My first thought is that it was stored in a moist location and this is mold, but the steel mags inside are in excellent condition, no rust at all. Possibly it's some kind of funky coating to repel water? I'm not really sure what the problem is. I'd like to use the case if I can find a way to clean it. Any suggestions?

Edit- I guess the best way to describe the smell is musty.

 

[Gamez235]

Cosmoline it's a type of grease used to store the firearms... Spray them down with some simple green or dish soap...

 

[Donnelly]

Wash said pouch at the local laundromat? Repeat as necessary.

 

[pudly]

Wash said pouch at the local laundromat? Repeat as necessary.

I'd be happy to do that if it was just canvas, but I doubt the leather would handle it very well.

 

[Newbomb92]

gentle cycle

 

[HandK]

Use spray Fabreeze, It should get the smell out of it, or use the sent blocker stuff that hunters use! it will neutralize the smell!

 

[IndianaResident]

gentle cycle

I'd wash it as well. Just take it out after and lather the leather. Realistically, how old is the pouch already, and what has it been there? 20 minutes in your washing machine isn't going to kill the leather.

You may try oiling the leather before you wash it, so it won't take in much water? Unsure about that part...

 

[theweakerbrother]

I love the smell of cosmoline. LOVE IT.

 

[sparky241]

you could try covering it with baking soda and putting it in a ziplock bag for a few days.

 

[pudly]

I just gave it a major Febreeze spray down. The forces of stench and anti-stench are currently waging war for ownership of the pouch. I'm not comfortable throwing leather in the washer, but if all else fails I'll try it. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[.40caltrucker]

I've heard of putting stinky shoes in zip lock bags then putting them in the freezer overnight. Never tried it, but it's worth a shot with this of all else fails.

 

[sparky241]

I love the smell of cosmoline. LOVE IT.

i always thought there was something weird about you

 

[TheAutomator]

Mix baking soda and vinegar in a bowl and take a toothbrush and scrub the pouch down. Rinse very well with water, then sit it over a fan to dry out.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Put it outside for a week or two. Always works for my hunting gear.

 

[sepe]

If they sold cologne that smelled like cosmoline, I'd wear it.

 

[Aszerigan]

Hooray, Stink !!

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Hey, I just had a brain storm/fart. Fill it with BACON and let it absorb the grease and odor.

 

[jd4320t]

coffee grounds??

 

[pudly]

Hey, I just had a brain storm/fart. Fill it with BACON and let it absorb the grease and odor.

Nah. Then my bacon would be musty and I'd be attracting INGOers like flies.

Febreeze took away > 50% of the odor overnight. I'm giving it a second dose. Thanks for all the suggestions folks. I'll continue to work on it.

 

[Bunnykid68]

I wash leather shoes all the time. Doesnt seem to hurt them at all.