I have washed a couple notes in my early years as a collector. I pretty much used the same method, but with shampoo, and a straight edge ruler instead of a card. One note, was that old 1928G $2, it was really rough to begin with, but did come out looking less dirty, but it was too late to improve ridgidity. The other note was just a random circulation dollar bill at the time, and it had similar results to the $20s that you showed in this video. I only did it for fun and experience reasons, but I did learn what purposely cleaned notes are like, opposed to a not forgotten in a pocket on laundry day, and I have noticed that under magnification, they still showed signs of their prior condition.
I didn’t think about using the credit card to get them extra straight, that was a good idea! Also I’ve used acetone to get stains out and the results were pretty good, probably about par with the alcohol. Thanks for sharing!
I always wanted to ask if you have done it😂 and knew you have😂 Good change and suggestion!!! Specially coming from a decent, professional and honorable person like you!!! But if this was an experiment better do it with filthy old dollar bill.
I still don't know what the coating material is? When the cleaning is done better put paper towels above and below before applying pressure (with books or heavy objects) in order to give it a crisp.
If the bill is in bad shape, wouldnt it ruin it? I'm talking about the Bill's that have no stiffness to them, from being so circulated, that feel like they're a literal cloth.
If the note is in bad shape, it's already ruined. If you have a note that's totally limp, odds are you wouldn't be the first one to get it wet. But you would probably be the first to smooth it with a card! A note like that can't really get any worse.
That's exactly why I only used notes I was going to return to the bank. I don't think they should be cleaned but now I know first hand how it works and what a cleaned note feels like.
Really? I mean what’s the point if you’re going to spend them or take back to the bank where they’ll just put them in with all the other unclesned notes If you got that much time on your hands I have a lot of leaves to take up and trees to cut and trim I could use a hand. Lol
I now know what a cleaned note feels like. I now know how to spot a cleaned note. Now I know if I see a $100 note for $20 because of condition, I might be able to make it better. I know I'm not going to try it with my $1000 note. I'd say I learned a lot! I also know some people are much better at cleaning notes than me. Practice makes perfect.
I know I was being a bit facetious with my comment and what you do is your business, however, as a serious collector of bank notes and having the misfortune of obtaining such a note that was cleaned and pressed to hide its condition in effort to claim a higher value and a lesson I learned in my early years. I lily I only lost about $20 on it. There are many disreputable dealers who use these methods to scam unsuspecting collectors Many of whom reside on the likes of eBay and other forums. That is my only concern.
I have washed a couple notes in my early years as a collector. I pretty much used the same method, but with shampoo, and a straight edge ruler instead of a card. One note, was that old 1928G $2, it was really rough to begin with, but did come out looking less dirty, but it was too late to improve ridgidity. The other note was just a random circulation dollar bill at the time, and it had similar results to the $20s that you showed in this video. I only did it for fun and experience reasons, but I did learn what purposely cleaned notes are like, opposed to a not forgotten in a pocket on laundry day, and I have noticed that under magnification, they still showed signs of their prior condition.
Very interesting. Thank you for the demonstration.
My pleasure!
Interesting process. I have heard of people ironing notes. I am glad you addressed that too.
Thanks! I tried to use the safest methods I have seen because you know people will try this.
HI ONTARIO. I ONCE SPRAYED A TOTALLY LIMP 1899 CHIEF WITH SPRAY STARCH. LOL.
@@donaldinnewmexico wow
Interesting video. Definitely worth trying/experimenting on bills that are being returned. Thanks for sharing, good luck, happy hunting and take care.
Clayton County History Hound That’s what I figured. Definitely no harm!👍
I didn’t think about using the credit card to get them extra straight, that was a good idea! Also I’ve used acetone to get stains out and the results were pretty good, probably about par with the alcohol. Thanks for sharing!
The card made a lot of sense to me. It was like ironing but without the heat. I will try acetone. Thanks!
👍 thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!
I always wanted to ask if you have done it😂 and knew you have😂
Good change and suggestion!!! Specially coming from a decent, professional and honorable person like you!!!
But if this was an experiment better do it with filthy old dollar bill.
I still don't know what the coating material is?
When the cleaning is done better put paper towels above and below before applying pressure (with books or heavy objects) in order to give it a crisp.
Love the title, wonder if TH-cam checked it out!🤣Will email you promptly!
That would be funny!
A suggestion:
Make it a series of:
Money Laundry 001
....
The title is great!
Made me giggle too!
Also applying a bit of bleach, where the stain or mark is not interfering with print, would help
How about iron but very lightly warm?
Sweet!!!
Thanks for watching!
By putting rubbing alchol into the bath tub, I think I just saw Jackson get a little tipsy!
The fumes got me light headed. I can only imagine how he felt!
@@Stuplubakcurrency Haha
I was curious why you didn’t rinse the soap off the note?
I saw a video about cleaning hats and they never brought it up so I didn’t think about it.
I read somewhere nail polish remover takes ink out.I used an iron on some old FRN's,it didn't do any damage.Cool vid, noone likes dirty money😄
I guess your ironing skills are better than mine! LOL! I will try acetone.
@@Stuplubakcurrency I always like to iron out the details 😆
I think money laundering say it ALL 🤣🤣🤣
LOL!
Cool...
I figured someone should show the process!
If the bill is in bad shape, wouldnt it ruin it? I'm talking about the Bill's that have no stiffness to them, from being so circulated, that feel like they're a literal cloth.
If the note is in bad shape, it's already ruined. If you have a note that's totally limp, odds are you wouldn't be the first one to get it wet. But you would probably be the first to smooth it with a card! A note like that can't really get any worse.
Was woundering do you still have any you would like to get rid of???!👀
No. Anything worth saving has been claimed already. Nothing left other than poor condition written on notes.
I used to clean my little when I was money
That sounds like a whole different video! LOL!
Nice Bills
Thanks!
I ONCE SPRAYED AN 1899 CHIEF, THAT WAS TOTALLY LIMP, WITH SPRAY STARCH. I THEN SOLD IT TO A MAJOR CURRENCY DEALER. LOL. I WOULD NOT DO THAT TODAY.
Wow!
It would be nice to say what the alcohol would actually do.
Don’t clean your notes. When you press them it actually alters the fibers and makes the paper feel thin. Totally ruins a chance at an EPQ designation.
Lol
Good clean fun!
HMMM
musselshell I don’t recommend it, but I had to try it.
My oldest bill is a 100 mark bill from germany (1903) i Think I bether let it be
I don't recommend cleaning any notes. My oldest is a 1770 half dollar Colonial currency.
@@Stuplubakcurrency that is awesom
Won’t that ruin the value of such an old bill?
That's exactly why I only used notes I was going to return to the bank. I don't think they should be cleaned but now I know first hand how it works and what a cleaned note feels like.
Really? I mean what’s the point if you’re going to spend them or take back to the bank where they’ll just put them in with all the other unclesned notes
If you got that much time on your hands I have a lot of leaves to take up and trees to cut and trim I could use a hand. Lol
I now know what a cleaned note feels like. I now know how to spot a cleaned note. Now I know if I see a $100 note for $20 because of condition, I might be able to make it better. I know I'm not going to try it with my $1000 note. I'd say I learned a lot! I also know some people are much better at cleaning notes than me. Practice makes perfect.
I know I was being a bit facetious with my comment and what you do is your business, however, as a serious collector of bank notes and having the misfortune of obtaining such a note that was cleaned and pressed to hide its condition in effort to claim a higher value and a lesson I learned in my early years. I lily I only lost about $20 on it. There are many disreputable dealers who use these methods to scam unsuspecting collectors Many of whom reside on the likes of eBay and other forums. That is my only concern.
James 45 Cool! So we both agree that everyone should take a ratty old note and clean it so they know what to look for. 👍😁
Lol
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