Guard Shoes and Other Leather from Mildew "To remove mildew from shoes and other leather goods, wipe a cloth wrung out in dilute alcohol (1 cup denatured or rubbing alcohol to 1 cup water). Dry in a current of air." We have talked about mildew before in this March Post and again in this May Post. So if you remember or just read those posts, we know that mildew is a type of fungus. It's mold. It grows great in areas that have low or no air flow. Spaces that hold humidity. Spaces like your closets. Our Almanac suggests using "Wax Dressing". Using this special wax can prevent moisture and mold from ruining your leather goods. You should read the labels to make sure it is the correct wax for clothing. Here is my favorite part of this book from the 70's. The Almanac suggests using wax dressing that contains fungicide such as hexachlorophene or paranitrophenol. Now, with my research, I have found that hexachlorophene is...