I'm starting to collect different types of paper money, specifically US currency. I have a few that I have started with so far but because of their age, are pretty dirty. How can I safely clean them?
2007-11-30 20:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Sandfrog 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
If the currency is that dirty, do not worry about damaging it during cleaning; it will not affect the value.
US paper money can go through the washing machine in a pocket and not get destroyed. On the occassion that has happened to me, it has come out cleaner, but still not looking new.
2007-11-30 20:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I laid it on a sink counter and sprayed it with 409. Then I wiped it with a clean dry cloth starting in the middle and moving out to the end. Then I wiped it with a clean, wet cloth to remove 409. Turned and did the other side.
No damage. Then I ironed it between two layers of an old linen handkerchief till dry. No damage, looked good.
409 removed a lot of soil.
2016-04-08 11:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never wash, clean, or restore anything that you are collecting unless you have talked to a professional or antique dealer. I'd talk to at least two, actually. In most cases, collectors like to see accurate condition.
2007-12-01 04:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by Shelly J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through a cover business?
No, seriously! Don't wash your money or other collectibles as that will diminish their value.
2007-11-30 20:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're COLLECTING, you don't want to wash, clean, or launder anything !!
Now just for giggles, I used to IRON my money while I was ironing my uniform. Cotton setting, steam, no starch.
2007-12-01 00:50:15 · answer #5 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the cleaners and tell them you have money that needs to be laundered.
2007-11-30 20:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by sarizmendez19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋