How to Care For Your Pool Table
If you do not maintain your Pool Table, it will affect your overall game and could end up costing you a bundle in repairs. By taking a few simple steps, you can avoid having to pay for costly repairs.
During the break in period for a new Pool Table, the cloth may interact with the roll of the balls. While this is completely normal, brushing the cloth frequently is a way to speed up the break in period.
After the break in period, you should brush the Pool Table cloth before and after every game. To do this, brush the cloth in the same direction. Make sure you never brush it in a circular motion.
The surface of the Pool Table may also be vacuumed if necessary. When vacuuming remember, like brushing, you should never go in a circular motion.
Covering the Pool Table will keep it from exposure to humidity, spills and other hazards when not in use. Compared to what recovering your Pool Table will cost, buying a cover is a wise investment.
You should avoid excessive ball build up in the pockets of your Pool Table. The balls will wear out the cloth around the pockets if they cannot drop freely inside. You should also never store the balls in the pockets when the table is not in use. Storing the balls in a pocket for long periods of time can stretch the pockets out of shape, especially if the pockets are made from leather.
You should dust and clean your Pool Table frequently, especially if it has a natural wood finish. Even though you may use your Pool Table for entertainment purposes only, it is also a piece of furniture and a possible heirloom.
Wood finishes can be restored to a brilliant shine by using a non-residue forming dusting agent such as lemon oil. You should never use a cleaner that contains ammonia as it can chemically damage the wood finish.
By taking care of the wood on the rails, you will lengthen the life of your Pool Table and prevent the possibility of costly repairs. Considering how much your investment has cost you, it is wise to care for your Pool Table so you will be able to enjoy it for years to come.
You should never allow a can, bottle or glass to be set on any part of the Pool Table. The condensation will cause damage to the wood and will also leave stains. Most Pool Halls have a no food or drink policy and they are never allowed near a tournament table. It is not a bad idea to have the same policy around the Pool Table in your home.
Lastly, never sit or stand on any part of your Pool Table. Not only can you injure yourself, but you will affect the table leverage and the balls will not travel as they should. It is a good idea to always keep unnecessary weight off the table, both during play and not.
