Playing pool is one of the favorite pastimes of many families, which is why maintaining family-owned pool tables is important. A family may opt to buy a table so that they can practice the game and use it a center for entertainment in the home. Like other household furniture, this table should also be listed as a priority in regular maintenance and cleaning.
The biggest mistake table owners make when they purchase one is to make it a multi-purpose piece of furniture. It is important to remember that a table of this sort should only be used for the game of pool. Using it as a table during parties or sitting on it like a bench, will only increase its wear and tear rapidly.
To best assist in maintaining the table, the owner should be diligent in cleaning the balls and the cue sticks that are used with it. Having poorly maintained sticks or scratched and grimy balls will only serve to further add damage to the felt of the table. Make sure that the balls and other accessories are clean and in good condition before and after every game. This is probably one of the most overlooked factors in proper maintenance.
A table should never be stored outside of the house or in places where it is exposed to external elements. Keep your table in an enclosed room that is cool and dry. Make sure the place where it is stored is not exposed to moisture or direct sun light, otherwise it will only hasten the deterioration of the felt and other parts of the table.
Having pets can be a dream to some, but can be a nightmare for a table owner. Keep animals out of the room where your pool table is stored. The last thing you want to happen is for the dog to gnaw on the wooden finishes or the cat to scratch up the felt.
When you play pool, you cannot avoid using chalk and getting it on the table felt. You may be used to merely brushing the chalk dust off the felt, but this practice is abrasive to the felt. Instead of brushing, try vacuuming the chalk dust off instead. This will definitely increase your felt surface life.
Always rub lemon oil into the wooden surfaces of the table to keep the wood scratch-free, smooth and shiny. When you have friends over, tell them never to put their food, drinks or belongings on any of the wooden surfaces. These wooden parts need to be maintained just as much as the felt on which you play on.
Maintenance of pool tables is not so difficult to do, especially since it is one large investment that you want to keep in the family for decades. With regular oiling and vacuuming, you should be able to keep it well-maintained and usable for a long time. This way, you and your family can enjoy many games for many years into the future, and with proper maintenance, maybe even for the next generation of players as well.
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