cleaning smelly dirty old leather ammo pouches

[rci2950]

I have a few mil surp pouches that stink. The worst is a mosin nagant old style pouch that i really like but it smells like rotten cheese. What would you suggest cleaning it with? I was thinking of soaking it in a mild warm mr clean and water solution. Before i do so I would like to get the general opinion.

[El Laton Caliente]

Saddle soap. Work up a good lather then wipe & rinse. Follow up with mink oil.

[l921428x]

Saddle soap. Work up a good lather then wipe & rinse. Follow up with mink oil.
yep agree.

took more than 2 days to get there will take at least as long to go away.

[Gunner1558]

Saddle soap outside, inside I'd consider Neatsfoot oil.

Neatsfoot is relatively inexpensive and will soak in well to help waterproof the leather, and keep it soft and pliable.