Having a light up shirt means a little extra care is required, even though the EL display panel is paper-thin and flexible does contain components that are sensitive to water. Machine washing your light up shirt or equalizer tee will damage it, so here Gadgets-n-gizmos.com presents a simple step-by-step cleaning guide. 

> The following is a step by step guide to washing your equalizer light up shirt:

1. Disconnect the battery pack from the shirt (don't remove the wire inside the shirt.)

2. Wash the cotton portion of the shirt with detergent and cold water, but keep the display panel dry

3. Never submerge the display panel under water

4. Wipe the display panel clean with a damp cloth

5. Lay flat to dry, keeping the display panel elevated (away from the wet cotton.

> Tips for prolonging the life of your shirt:

- Hand wash or dry wash only.

- Do not bend the panel or iron it.

- Make sure it is completely dry before replacing back the battery pack.

- When not in use for long periods of time disconnect the battery pack or remove the batteries.

- You could wear another t-shirt underneath to reduce the necessity for washing the shirt.