gwalchmai Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I'm trying to not use cash, since it's filthy even in the best of times. Any idea about whether running bills through the microwave would harm them or kill viruses? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaBud Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Try it and report back. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Websearch says it's not a good idea. Laundering in the washer/dryer is OK, though. Easy on the bleach... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Historian Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 There are little strips of metal in some bills (newer) that might react poorly. Gwalchmai has a good idea. Just don't let the authorities know you're laundering cash. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHLAWPUP Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 As much as I believe in cash, I have been using credit cards almost exclusively, and Apple Pay when available. I pay the bills in full each month, so I get the advantage of cash back. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Iron your bills. Old trick if you need a nice, crisp & clean bill to put in a gift card. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Ironing sounds good, especially if we're cooped up with nothing to do. Any data on what temp kills the COVID China Virus? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, gwalchmai said: Ironing sounds good, especially if we're cooped up with nothing to do. Any data on what temp kills the COVID China Virus? It supposedly doesn't do well over 85 degrees. I don't know about freezing, but read that at 35 degrees it can last for days on certain surfaces. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, gwalchmai said: Ironing sounds good, especially if we're cooped up with nothing to do. Any data on what temp kills the COVID China Virus? No but an iron is probably 450º. Can't much survive that. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: It supposedly doesn't do well over 85 degrees. I don't know about freezing, but read that at 35 degrees it can last for days on certain surfaces. Some have suggested that time in a sauna (135* or so) works well to disinfect humans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPTim Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Lay them out in the sun for an hour then flip. The UV kills most pathogens. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Historian Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, NPTim said: The UV kills most pathogens. So does my sister-in-laws cooking. Kills most things, anyway. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 51 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: It supposedly doesn't do well over 85 degrees. I don't know about freezing, but read that at 35 degrees it can last for days on certain surfaces. It's spreading quickly in Australia where it's the middle of summer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Send it to me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Use the cotton setting on the iron and do it fast to keep from burning the bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Cash isn't paper, it’s rag. Gently washed, dried, and ironed works just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I used to spray all of the bills and coins with Lysol when I had my Store. Still do it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPTim Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 8:17 AM, Historian said: So does my sister-in-laws cooking. Kills most things, anyway. Does she put mayonnaise in her spaghetti sauce? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 18 hours ago, NPTim said: Does she put mayonnaise in her spaghetti sauce? May as well put Round-Up on your sushi. ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 8:55 AM, Zonny said: Iron your bills. Old trick if you need a nice, crisp & clean bill to put in a gift card. or if you really wanna annoy the Stripper starch it too.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) I like to consolidate my special savings into $100 bills. They don't get too wrinkled. Edited March 26, 2020 by janice6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, janice6 said: I like to consolidate my special savings into $100 bills. The don't get to wrinkled. And as a bonus, using $100 bills annoys those powers that be who want a cashless society. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Just now, railfancwb said: And as a bonus, using $100 bills annoys those powers that be who want a cashless society. I often wonder about the looks I get from the Tellers at the bank, when I exchange the $20's for $100's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 From time to time I see signs posted “No bills larger than $20” usually in fast food places. I can understand minimizing cash in the till to minimize risk of loss to robbery. $100 and $50 bills probably see more use in rural areas to pay for hay etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 10:03 AM, railfancwb said: Some have suggested that time in a sauna (135* or so) works well to disinfect humans. It works fine as long as the virus is only on your skin and not internal. By the time that hot sauna air gets into your lungs it is thankfully much cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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