handling gloves for proofs

I have some cotton gloves I use to handle my proofs. Eventually I want to wash them. Can I use regular detergent? Anything different I should do?

 

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I've washed them before, but I don't use them for handling proofs. I wouldn't use fabric softener if you are going to handle proofs.

Chris

 

They are pretty cheap to buy, I would skip the washing as I would not want any kind of soap or chemical dye enhancing residue on gloves I use for holding coins. Here is a link to eBay where a package of 12 is bidding for .99 cents.

http://cgi.ebay.com/COIN-GLOVES-LAR...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5c72177c

 

Don't wash them...just buy new ones. TC

 

You can get 12 pair of gloves at http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/cotton-gloves.html for less than $1/per for small and large sized, and $1.29/pair for xtra-large.

 

I can't hold onto coins with gloves but if I needed to wash them, I would use harm water only and hand wash in the sink.

 

OK, Larry. "HARM" water?

 

That's a new kind of water. I thought everyone knew about it.

 

Better be careful handling it!

 

I would do as most said and buy new ones since they are so inexpensive and detergents may hold various agents. But all and all I can't see it being a huge variable , it's your call. If you do result to washing them I would hold of using fabric softener , sheet or liquid.

 

Yeah! Haven't you ever heard of Harm Water? That's what sunk the Titanic.

Chris

 

I suggest something like Woolite, then multiple rinses.

 

Yeah. Proof coins scare me. Do them in batches and make sure you not only wear gloves, but not a bad idea to have some kind of mask over your mouth and nose - and the mask you don't have to worry about cleaning too much if you only use it once in awhile.

I've got coins in airtites from 2-3 years ago. Ouch! That little goofy spot or stain or whatever. I'm sure I was drinking a coke or a beer or whatever. Talk about remorse! GRRRRR!