How to Clean a Billiard Table

Playing a fun game of billiards starts with a quality table. A level, well-kept table provides fair play for everyone and hours of enjoyment for billiard lovers. Keep your billiard table in good shape by cleaning it regularly. Give it a light clean after every game and a deeper clean every couple of months. Regular billiard table maintenance will protect your investment. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Remove the billiard balls from the table one by one. Rub each one well with a clean cotton cloth. Place the balls in a wooden box and set them aside.

2

Wipe down the railings and sides of the pool table with a clean cloth.

3

Brush the surface of the billiard table with a mini-broom. Do not use a straw broom on your billiard table. You could snag the felt and damage your playing surface. Sweep any crumbs or debris into a pile. Sweep the crumbs and debris into a dustpan.

4

Clean out each pool pocket with a cotton cloth.

5

Spray a dry cloth with a little wood polish. Polish the wooden portions of your pool table, rubbing the polish into the surface. Use a wood wax to get a deep luster from your wood.

6

Cover your pool table with a cloth or sheet when it is not being using. This will prevent your table from collecting dust when it sits. A cover will protect your table when you need to change a pool light bulb or clean the ballast.

7

Use glass cleaner and a cloth to wipe down the light over the pool table. Replace any burned out bulbs.

Clean Up Spills

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Blot up the liquid with a lint-free cloth. Press the cloth down on the liquid to keep it from spreading. Change the cloth as needed. Keep blotting until the liquid is absorbed.

9

Dampen a fresh cloth with cold water. Blot the damp cloth over the area. This will help absorb the spilled liquids.

10

Mix one cup of cold water with a tablespoon of vinegar. Dampen the cloth with the vinegar. Blot over the stained area. Gently scrub the stain away.

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Allow the wet spot to dry for 24 hours. Repeat the process if the stain remains.