Cleaning suggestions for autograped Mike Tyson tee shirt

coaltowncards · 07-11-2009, 03:21 PM

I have a autographed Mike Tyson Tee done in person in Vegas. I aquired it from a guy who must have hung it up in a closet in a home of HEAVY smokers. It no longer stinks, but has yellowish staining on the shoulders and collar. It was never worn or washed and I'm just not sure how to clean it????

If I just throw it in the washer will it lose value???

rudyjustinfarrell · 07-11-2009, 03:46 PM

I think some would argue that a Mike Tyson auto would hold any value whatsover but that aside do NOT just throw it in the washing machine. I Googled "How to remove a stain"...

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Get a Tide pen or just wash the affected part in Woolite or something very gentle. Rinse well and air dry your shirt flat.

Jolietracing · 07-11-2009, 03:58 PM

You can wash autographed t-shirts in the washing machine. I've done it before. It's best toi wash it in cold water.

ilovethelakings · 07-12-2009, 04:00 AM

Try some Oxy Clean foam spray. That stuff works wonders on clothes stains, even though it is meant for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.

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coaltowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coal Township PA Posts: 1,042 coaltowncards coaltowncards	Cleaning suggestions for autograped Mike Tyson tee shirt I have a autographed Mike Tyson Tee done in person in Vegas. I aquired it from a guy who must have hung it up in a closet in a home of HEAVY smokers. It no longer stinks, but has yellowish staining on the shoulders and collar. It was never worn or washed and I'm just not sure how to clean it???? If I just throw it in the washer will it lose value??? __________________ I NEED MY AVATAR 08-09 SP Game Used TM-MF Marc-Andre Fleury Team Marks letter 'E'

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rudyjustinfarrell Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,530 rudyjustinfarrell	I think some would argue that a Mike Tyson auto would hold any value whatsover but that aside do NOT just throw it in the washing machine. I Googled "How to remove a stain"... All About Laundry - Get the Stains Out Stain Removal Answers to Common Care Questions Get a Tide pen or just wash the affected part in Woolite or something very gentle. Rinse well and air dry your shirt flat. __________________ Always willing to talk shop or B/S/T.

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07-11-2009, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jolietracing Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portage, IN Posts: 797	You can wash autographed t-shirts in the washing machine. I've done it before. It's best toi wash it in cold water.