The Centennials cleaned up very nicely, and I'm super excite that I got a good set for only $20. But, the cleaning experience was weird. Let me explain, so hopefully someone more expert and experienced than me with this may comment and enlighten me as to better techniques.
I changed what I was doing part way through. About the first third I washed each one with some dishwashing detergent (washing-up liquid) and then went to the Aramith Restorer, then Aramith Cleaner. It left a yellow stain on the cotton cloth I was using. I decided to try some citrus-based cleaner, since the Aramith smells like citrus, and this had the same result. Finally, I tried some all-purpose spray cleaner with chlorine, and this made the balls drip yellow into the sink, and no longer stain the cloth yellow. But now my hands are stained yellow!
When I was done I went back the the cue ball. I sprayed it with the chlorine spray, and the ball turned pink! I was in a bit of a panic, and after scrubbing it under the tap it went back to white, and I again used restorer then cleaner, and all was well. (I remember using a chlorine spray on a white shirt once, and it turned pink, but went back to white when it dried. I don't know what causes this.)
So, all is pretty good now, but I'd certainly appreciate some "pro tips" on cleaning billiard balls.
Cheers,
jv
p.s. I put away the Aramith Premier set I have and am now using the Centennials. It may be entirely psychological, but I think they play better.
I changed what I was doing part way through. About the first third I washed each one with some dishwashing detergent (washing-up liquid) and then went to the Aramith Restorer, then Aramith Cleaner. It left a yellow stain on the cotton cloth I was using. I decided to try some citrus-based cleaner, since the Aramith smells like citrus, and this had the same result. Finally, I tried some all-purpose spray cleaner with chlorine, and this made the balls drip yellow into the sink, and no longer stain the cloth yellow. But now my hands are stained yellow!
When I was done I went back the the cue ball. I sprayed it with the chlorine spray, and the ball turned pink! I was in a bit of a panic, and after scrubbing it under the tap it went back to white, and I again used restorer then cleaner, and all was well. (I remember using a chlorine spray on a white shirt once, and it turned pink, but went back to white when it dried. I don't know what causes this.)
So, all is pretty good now, but I'd certainly appreciate some "pro tips" on cleaning billiard balls.
Cheers,
jv
p.s. I put away the Aramith Premier set I have and am now using the Centennials. It may be entirely psychological, but I think they play better.