This report compared the value added to "motes" by various cleaning machine sequences at the gin. Three studies were conducted with spindle-picked cotton. Study 1 confirmed the typical amount of lint cleaner waste produced by two lint cleaners as 28.8 pounds per bale. Study 2 established typical waste remaining after minimum cleaning with one cylinder cleaner as 69.6% and progressively decreased to 39.9, 30.9, and 27% as one, two and three stages of lint cleaning were added. Study 2 also indicated that additional cylinder cleaners may be advantageous to provide more cleaning of the raw material before lint cleaning. Monetary value, based on current market prices for 28.8 pounds of motes per bale increased from $1.58 to $4.20 per bale as cleaning levels increased. Study 3 compared cylinder cleaner equipped with wire mesh or grid rods and found no difference. Monetary values ranged from $2.67 to $4.68 per bale as lint cleaners were added. The studies collectively indicate that profit from lint cleaner waste varies substantially and that additional research is required to establish firm guidance.