Robert Ardrey, a snooker table designer who specializes in designing slate pool tables & contributes articles to http://www.homeleisuredirect.com/. When you invest a lot money
in a snooker table,
you want to be sure that you properly take care it so you can use it for many
years to come. A snooker table is not very high maintenance but there are some
certain things that need to be done to ensure that you get the most out of your
table. Here is how you can properly take care of your snooker table.
Whenever you brush your
snooker table, you want to brush it with the way the nap is going. This helps
to ensure that you have a smooth playing surface for your game. Also, you may
want to invest in an actual brush for a snooker or pool table instead of
just using any brush. This way you can be sure that the brush will not scratch
the cloth. Also, you want to brush in
straight lines and not just in random patterns. This helps to collect all the
debris in one end of the table, which can then be easily brushed towards one of
the corners.
When you clean the wood
around the snooker table, a clean, dry cloth should suffice in properly
cleaning off the dust and debris. Most tables will not require a wood cleaning
product. But, if you do want to use one, be sure that you spray it on the
actual cloth first and not on the table, as you don't want to get it on the
cloth.
If you want a thorough
cleaning of the cloth, you can take a vacuum with a brush or hose attachment
and vacuum up the debris and dirt. Be sure though they the brush attachment
will not scratch or ruin the cloth. This does not need to be done all time, but
you can choose to do this every once in awhile to thoroughly clean the table.
If you really want the clean
look for your table, they sell irons that are made specifically for snooker tables. Use
the iron to get the extra clean and smooth look for the cloth. Just be
absolutely sure that the iron that you choose can be used on your snooker table
without ruining it.
When you are not using your
snooker table, you should use a cover to help protect the table from dirt and
dust. This will also help prevent stains and spills as well as fading. If you
use a cover for your table, you will have to clean it less as it will not get
the accumulation of dust like it would if it sat uncovered. If you are serious
about your snooker table or you paid good money for it, keep your investment
like new and purchase a cover to protect it.
A snooker table is can be a
great investment, so make sure that you take proper care of it so you can have
it for many years to come.