| If you have recently purchased a pool table, then | | | | gets on the cloth of your table can cause damage. |
| congratulations! You have entered the world of | | | | Many times it will leave little spots of deposit that |
| billiards. You will have fun and entertainment for the | | | | cannot be simply brushed away. |
| whole family for years to come. However, if you | | | | 4. Your table has beautiful wood sides and you want |
| want that pool table to look like it did the day you | | | | to keep them that way. To do this the sides need to |
| bought it there are a few tips to taking care of pool | | | | be dusted regularly. You should use an agent for |
| tables that you should know. | | | | dusting which doesn't leave or form any residues. |
| Just follow these 7 tips to taking care of pool tables | | | | Also after every time you play you should wipe |
| so that your table will last forever. | | | | down the top of the rail with a clean cloth. The rail |
| 1. Typically your pool table will come with a brush. If | | | | will be touched throughout the game leaving |
| not you will buy an accessory package that will | | | | fingerprints. Fingerprints contain oil which can damage |
| contain one. During the lifetime of the table but | | | | the surface over time. |
| especially within the first 3 months you want to | | | | 5. When your new pool table is all set up check the |
| brush the pool table felt as much as possible. You | | | | pockets for loose staples. Any loose staples or |
| must stroke the brush in one direction from one end | | | | screws can scratch or chip your billiard balls. |
| to the other. Do NOT brush in a circular motion. If | | | | 6. Although you might think its no big deal to place |
| you would prefer vacuuming the cloth you can just | | | | something heavy on your table or for you to sit on |
| remember to also go in one direction. | | | | your table it can be. Even though the table weights 4 |
| In brushing or vacuuming this will help prevent dirt | | | | times more than you and is made from 1" slate any |
| and foreign objects from staying and causing | | | | unwanted weight may cause damage by breaking of |
| scratches on your cloth. | | | | the seals. |
| 2. Many times you will receive a thin plastic cover | | | | 7. Another cause of breaking the seals is by moving |
| with the order of your pool table. It is highly | | | | the pool table after it has been installed into position. |
| recommended that if you didn't get one to go out | | | | Doing so can cause seals to break between the slate |
| and buy one. It is also recommended that if the | | | | which can cause a dip or lip in the cloth. |
| cover you have is clear to purchase one where light | | | | The texture and quality of the surface of a pool |
| can't get through. | | | | table constitutes to a satisfying game. You spent |
| Anytime that you are not playing pool you should | | | | thousands of dollar on this beautiful furniture and |
| cover your table. This prevents dust, moisture and | | | | game. Protect your investment! |
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