How Should I Care For My Pool Table?
If you just bought your first pool table, you are probably somewhat concerned about its longevity. Whether you purchased a recreational pool table on the cheap or you went all out and bought a tournament quality table, you want it to last forever and look good too. There are many things you can do to protect your pool table from excessive wear and tear, not to mention keeping the felt in pristine condition.
The first thing to remember is to keep your pool table clean. Sounds pretty elementary, but you would be surprised to learn how many people let their table get dusty. If you have a natural wood table, it is best to dust frequently with a regular feather duster and give it a good cleaning once a week.
To clean or to restore luster to your wood table, it is good to use a non-residue producing cleaner, such as lemon oil or orange oil. You can also use a light wax on the wood–just be sure to really buff it out otherwise the trim on your table could get sticky. As with just about everything else, the more natural the cleaner, the better off… Read more…
