Are you a pool lover? The pool table can be an amazing investment that enhances the house décor and add value to the house.  It can be a nice game to play when you throw any party or event at the home.  The pool is the most loved game of adults and the favourite hangout place. Like other things, the pool table also needs proper care and maintenance. It doesn’t need any hard cleaning and maintenance, just weekly cleaning is fine to maintain any billiard table or pool table.

Basic cleaning and maintenance habit that one should follow is:

  1. Don’t lean or give weight to the table, stressing the table with weight can damage the rails.
  2. Keep the pool table covered when not in use to prevent dusting and fading of colour.
  3. Excess moisture is not good for anything; hence keep the pool table away from hot and humid weather to preserve its quality for longer years.
  4. Generally pool tables or billiard tables are made up of veneer, hardwood, or laminate. So, it can be easily clean and maintained by using a soft cloth for dust cleaning. Light vacuuming can also be performed to get rid of dirt and debris.
  5. Railings can be cleaned using furniture wax. Avoid using the ammonium-based cleaner on wooden surfaces.
  6. Don’t experiment with any repair or replacement in the assembled pool table. Always hire experts for any kind of pool repairs or stain cleaning.

It’s obvious that dust and chalk particles will get build on the billiard table. Always clean the table after use to maintain its integrity and quality. To clean excess chalk particles, a hot damp cloth would be fine for cleaning efficiently and get rid of dust. Also, it’s necessary to clean the pockets and balls with other things.  Keep checking for pockets to prevent tearing and other issues.  Avoid keeping liquid items on tables and pockets to prevent staining. In the case of coffee or tea spot, it can be clean using a mild shampoo or detergent using a soft cloth. Make sure to cover the table when not in use because exposure to sun, dust and moisture can degrade the table’s value and fade its shine over time.  Though it depends upon the quality and brand of pool table you purchase, there are some pool tables that last only up to 5 years because of dead cushions and there are pool tables that last up to more than 20 to 25 years due to high-quality wood bed.  The performance of the table depends on the rubber bed.

Winding-up: Hope you found the blog interesting, if you have invested in the pool table, make sure you keep proper care and maintenance to preserve its quality. Also, keep an eye on the signs of repair.  If the cloth seems bristly or rough, then it might need replacement. if you play pool daily on the regular basis, then it might need refelting every 2 to 5 years. Also, ensure to choose the premium quality pool balls for good performance. Do proper research about the variety of types of pool tables before purchasing.