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Getting stains off dollar bills
Javen
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The other day someone decided to be nice and do my laundry for me while I was out. Unfortunately they didn't check my pockets, so my wallet was put through the wash. After it was done, my bills were coated with a nice thick layer of black that leaves the money almost completely illegible. I doubt the bank would take it in such a fashion (it's mostly larger bills, 20s and up) so I'd like to at least try to make them look more presentable. Are there are tried and true methods of cleaning out there?
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Take the cash to the bank, they have ways of telling what the money is. It will be marked for destruction and you will get new bills as long as 75% of the bill is intact.
It's a black leather wallet, so I'm assuming some of the dye rubbed off on the wallet and onto the bill.
Don't simply deposit it via ATM or automated teller. The bank might decide that it's counterfeit (or simply too damaged to accept) and you'll get nothing but trouble.
Meeker had the best idea: take it to the teller, explain what happened and they'll give you fresh cash so long as 75% of the bill is available.