Cleaning Linen Wraps

R.J.C.33

R.J.C.33

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Is there any secrets to cleaning chalk out of linen wraps? I have red felt on my table at home and so I use red chalk at home. It has gotten into my wrap and turned it a pinkish color. Anyone have tips to clean it out or should I get it re wrapped? Thanks.
 
I've heard Bees Wax has been used by cuemakers
but don't hold me to that. Hate that red chalk as
it stains even shafts real bad. Maybe a re-wrap
is in order :)
 
R.J.C.33 said:
Is there any secrets to cleaning chalk out of linen wraps? I have red felt on my table at home and so I use red chalk at home. It has gotten into my wrap and turned it a pinkish color. Anyone have tips to clean it out or should I get it re wrapped? Thanks.
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Before you get it re-wrapped, try this. If the linen is in decent condition, this should work fine. Mix a solution of 1/4 bleach and 3/4water. Dampen a rag with it and lightly wipe the linen in a circular fashion with the rag. You can also use a spray bottle with a fine mist and wipe it off quickly.

The trick is to not staurate the linen or you may loosen the glue holding it in place. Most cues have a thin film of white glue on the handle before it is wrapped.

Let it dry and do it again until the linen is clean. The dampness will raise the grain of your linen making it feel rough. You can use wax paper to flatten it by rubbing it briskly. I have a bit I use on a drill motor to turn the butt at slow speed while I'm gripping it with the wax paper.

I have cleaned a lot of wraps and this works the best. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponges will also remove the chalk stains on your shafts.

Chris
 
No, no, no before you go bleaching the wrap use diamond back linen wrap cleaner and I guarantee you will be amazed at the aount of crap that it takes off of the wrap you didn't realise was there i.e chalk, smoke, sweat all that good stuff that can make your wrap horrid.
 
Try rubbing it with dry cornstarch.

I found that my wraps and grip hand were getting dirty with chalk. I found that it was because of the way that I was chalking the tip. I was holding the chalk between my index finger and thumb which is ok. I lean the cue at a angle of about 170 degrees to the floor so the chalk dust does not fall onto the shaft. The problem was that I was cupping my hand under the shaft and chalk. This was allowing the chalk dust to fall on my grip hand (same hand that holds the chalk) and then transfer it to the wrap. I now chalk by the tip with my hand completely above the chalk. This keeps my hand free from the chalk dust and my wraps clean.
 
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