Cleaning Billiard Balls

[SweetPea]

I have been told a few different ways to clean them, the last being, put them in a sink full of water and use dish soap. Will that clean them and not hurt the surface of the balls?

 

[skybitter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIhNe87KlLM

 

[9BallPaul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIhNe87KlLM

That's a good video. Where can I buy the hardware?

 

[TX Poolnut]

I just use a touch of cold water and a bath towel. They easily rub clean as a whistle, including dye scuffs from my drop pockets. I don't see a need for chemicals.

 

[skybitter]

That's a good video. Where can I buy the hardware?

you can do it yourself. i check it before at ebay it cost about $100. buy a bucket, foam and put it around the bucket. it only cost me around $30.

 

[peter_gunn]

I have been told a few different ways to clean them, the last being, put them in a sink full of water and use dish soap. Will that clean them and not hurt the surface of the balls?

With dish soap balls will have bad contact all the time, especially if you use it a lot :sorry:

 

[matteroner]

brillianize works great cleaner and polish

 

[JE54]

Good video...........

 

[Island Drive]

KIS, water, clean damp cotton rag..........

 

[pulldapin]

With dish soap balls will have bad contact all the time, especially if you use it a lot :sorry:

Here, here. I have used dish soap before and have notice a residue still on them. Hope this helps.

Mahalo,
Carl

 

[SweetPea]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I will figure it out somehow. It looks like I need to buy something just for cleaning them.

Thanks again,
Robin

 

[Mikjary]

brillianize works great cleaner and polish

I use Brillianize in my home made ball cleaner. I take off stubborn spots with Aramith restorer.

Best,
Mike

 

[DogLoop]

Comet w/ bleach or bleach alternative ...

Under NO circumstances should one use Comet on phenolic balls ... just a heads up.

 

[Black-Balled]

I agree with the dish soap being a no-no. seems to dry the balls out, even if followed by Aramith polish...in my experience.

I rub my balls with the aforementioned polish, place them in a ziplock bag with a little polish in it and then finich with buff by microfiber cloth.

I gotta get me a machine.

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[decent dennis]

I agree with the dish soap being a no-no. seems to dry the balls out, even if followed by Aramith polish...in my experience.

[I rub my balls with the aforementioned polish, place them in a ziplock bag with a little polish in it and then finich with buff by microfiber cloth.]

I gotta get me a machine.

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dude that's sick

 

[Black-Balled]

dude that's sick

I do feel bad afterward.

 

[whammo57]

I built the one using a 5 gal homer bucket and a 10 inch auto buffer from Walmart $20. I use plasticX headlight polish and turtle wax. It cleans 10 balls at a time. Works great and only takes about 3 minutes.

Check youtube for a video.

Kim

 

[Bigkahuna]

And in case you are interested here is one on how pool balls are made..............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAsW5gKLkw&feature=related

 

[SweetPea]

Would putting them in bleach water for a short time help or hurt them?

 

[Secaucus Fats]

Would putting them in bleach water for a short time help or hurt them?

Don't do it! The bleach will fade the colors and pit the surface.