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Magicmyrddin t1_j5pmvnt wrote

Talcum powder or cornstarch will absorb oils from leather. Leave some overnight on the stain. If the oil is still in the leather, I suggest throwing it away. If your bag is faux leather, try lighter fluid instead. Probably won't remove the smell? I'm not sure. Check the composition personally & Google accordingly.

Leather soaks in oil like a mf so it may not be salvageable. Also depends on the oil.

Source: Haberdasher/Upholsterer/Curtain Maker/Tailor in a past life.

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keepthetips t1_j5pkd8c wrote

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PeriwinkleWonder t1_j5q26r1 wrote

Take it to a leather goods repair shop or a cobbler.

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Rkins_UK_xf t1_j5plyi8 wrote

You could try adding in something to soak up the oil. Maybe stuff it with paper towels. If you are desperate you could try bicarbonate of soda, talcum powder or activated charcoal perhaps. But then your next post would be how to get a load of bicarbonate of soda out of your bag

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Fresh_Pomelo8842 t1_j5pkzpc wrote

Put the bag in the trash and buy another one

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