I use a aramith microfiber pad that you use to clean balls with. Its thick and heavy enough to wipe easily. Picks up dust, chalk and lint. I take it outside and beat it against my grill to knock the dust and chalk out. Works very well.
Hope this helps
I got that Aramith pad...I only use it as a 'quick fix'.
It's a great tool to have in a pool hall.
But you can't beat a vacuum.
And I don't recommend WATER....IT MAKES THE CLOTH DRY HARD.
..and you end up with 'mud' under the cloth and the table playing dead.