How can I protect my saddle against mildew?

[chrisrob]

Haven't been able to ride my bike for 18 months. It's been kept locked in a secure metal shed - rainproof but inevitably damp.
Now my fitness levels are returning, I took it out to clean it in readiness for use. The saddle was covered in mildew.
I've cleaned it up the best I can (but not brilliantly). How can I protect it against further mildew?
I don't want to use anything on it that will rub off on my trousers when I'm cycling.

[nonomaybe]

Maybe if your clean-up is as imperfect as you confess you should start with a new saddle but if it is not too bad make sure it is dry when you put the bike away but if you get a saddle cover it shouldn't get wet.

[heathfield]

With the saddle totally dry, put a plastic bag over it and use electricians tape on the saddle support tube to seal the bag tight.

[chrisrob]

Thanks for your answers.
Don't want to buy a new saddle. The bike's less than 2 years old and due to health problem (now sorted) hardly used. It's a good quality memory foam racing styled saddle with fine black leather covering. When Cleaning it, it looks fine but the bloom reappears on drying out, Guess I could go to the trouble of removing it and taking it indoors but it's a bit of a palaver. Will try the plastic bag.

[reefgal]

Metal Sheds cause condensation and that may be the reason that the saddle has mildew on it. Try rubbing leather balm on the saddle and then cover with a old towel. I think using plastic over the saddle may cause further trouble as it will sweat the leather.

[Stevesw]

Keep the saddle in the house.