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How Should I Care For My Pool Table? by Andrew Preston

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 you and your table will be.

Many people do not realize that they need to clean all the parts of their pool table for durability and of course, optimal play. Most pool table owners (unless they are professionals) tend to overlook the ball pockets during their cleaning. You should always keep the pockets as clean as possible because any dirt or debris that collects in the pocket can damage your balls. Any scratch or knick on your billiard balls can dramatically affect your play. So, keep the pockets clear and keep them supple to avoid cracking. If you have leather pockets, use a mild saddle soap or a leather oil to keep your pockets looking good and staying strong. Another thing to look for when you are cleaning your pockets is to make sure no tacks or staples have loosened. Remember, anything sharp in the pockets will damage your balls and affect your play.

So, how do you keep your pool table felt in good condition? Well, the felt is obviously the part of the pool table that is most abused. From dust and stains to cue scrapes and cloth tears, what is one to do? One of the first things you should do after buying a pool table is to go buy a pool table cover. You may think it is unnecessary, but it can really extend the life of your pool felt just by covering it up when not in use. Just think about all of the dust that forms on the rest of your furniture. You know that after awhile dust can become ingrained in fabrics, which eventually leads to the fabric getting weaker and weaker until it just disintegrates. If you play on a dusty pool table, not only is your game effected, but every time a ball rolls over the dust it becomes more and more ingrained in the fabric. So, save yourself some money and frustration (replacing pool table felts can be trying) and buy yourself a pool table cover. Get one that protects against UV light and that is moisture resistant to really protect your table.

Of course, there are several other things you can do to keep your pool table felt in excellent condition. When you purchase a new table or a new felt, the fabric will be somewhat thick and coarse, which will affect how the balls roll. You can help break in the fabric by brushing it frequently. When you brush your pool felt, be sure to brush in one direction toward the same end of the table. Do NOT brush in a circular motion as it can cause undue damage to the fibers in the felt. You can also vacuum the table--just use the upholstery attachment and vacuum in one direction only. Other than keeping your table clean, you can also control the amount of wear and tear of the felt by altering your playing just a bit. Try to alternate racking and breaking from one side to the other to evenly distribute the stress on the cloth. Also, try to rack the balls in as few rolls as possible. Excessive rolling while racking can bend the cloth's fibers into very strange directions and angles, which will undoubtedly affect how the balls roll. You can take a look at http://www.gameroompimps.com/Custom-Sports-Pool-Felts.html for some brand new pool table felts.

If you can institute some policies to your friends and family when they play on your table, here are a couple of recommended "rules". First, do not use your chalk over the pool table. When chalk becomes dust, it also becomes a grinding agent which can do a lot of damage to your felt. Secondly, institute a no sitting policy. Do not allow anyone to sit on the pool table, as it can cause undue stress to the rails and cushions. If the cushions go, you might as well purchase a new pool table. The cushions allow the billiard balls to rebound from the sides of the table. Without that, you really do not have a game. Going along with the no sitting policy is the no standing policy. If you place excessive weight on the table, you can throw the balance off and your table will no longer be level. Also, if there is enough weight on the table, you can crack the slate bed underneath.

Also try to keep your guests from bringing food or drinks near the table. You never know when an accident will strike and trust me, stains not only look bad but they damage the felt--which in turn affects your play. You can get a small pub table to have nearby, so you will not have to worry about spills. If you have your pool table in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, you may want to think about either keeping the table covered unless you are playing or getting some UV blocking blinds. UV light waves can do some serious damage not only to the pool table felt, but to the wood of the table itself.

One of the biggest things you can do to avoid damaging your pool table is not to move it once it is assembled. Even changing the position of the table in the room can cause excessive stress to bear down on the slate, the rails, the legs--just about every part of your pool table can easily be damaged or destroyed by moving the table. If you absolutely must move it, call in a professional in to keep the damage to a minimum. Along that line, do not trust a mover who says they can move the table with absolutely no damage. Like other large items, just the shift of weight when you pick up the table will throw off the overall balance. It can be fixed with some adjustments, of course, but the less work you do on your table, the better off you will be.

Now, when it comes to the accessories like billiard balls and cues, you want to take really good care of them. Pool cues are very susceptible to warping, so always store them upright away from cold, heat and moisture. It is ok to lean your cues against the wall or lay them on the table, but do not leave them there for long. Once a cue warps, it is essentially useless. Warping decreases accuracy, power, and spin, so put the cues where they belong--in a cue rack. To keep your cue clean, just wipe it down with mild soapy water and polish it with a light wax or lemon oil. Billiard balls should be cleaned in the same manner, but just remember NOT to use any abrasive cleaners. They will cause imperfections on the surface of the ball, which will lead to uncontrollable rolling. If you can't control the way the ball rolls, your game will definitely be affected.

Now you have some fundamental knowledge in keeping your pool table clean. Make sure you keep up with the maintenance cleaning and your pool table will last as long as you do.

Andrew Preston is an avid sports enthusiast who writes advice articles on interesting topics. You can read more his articles at Game Room Pimps.

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