Is the Simonis X1 worth it for cleaning the Simonis 860?? I read the instructions and it says to rub back and forth with the X1 to clean the cloth.

[brucehillchicago]

I was taught to only brush the cloth in one direction vs back and forth as the Simonis X1 instructions state.
Is the the best way to clean Simonis 860 color is tournament blue.
Thank you

 

[ChrisinNC]

Don't think it better than using a vacuum then a slightly damp microfiber cloth.

To me its nearly a gimmick. It's better than nothing, but isn't even close to what needs to be done.
Sorry folks, there's no shortcuts.

A friend bought me one when it came out. Maybe its been improved since then. Don't know.

I use it only after thoroughly vacuuming the tables. Running straight lines up and down the tables, I like the way it gives the tables a striped look - kind of like freshly cut greens on a golf course.

 

[jalapus logan]

I have decided to follow up on this thread because one, I'm ill with a fever and chills, two, still managed to break and run a couple of 10 ball racks any damn way, and three, my life on a Saturday evening has devolved into this.

Having stated the prior disclaimer, here's what I know about this product. I see a chalk spot, use said product on said chalk spot, chalk spot goes away. You can see this even more removing the brightly colored Taom v10 product. Great chalk that it is, it does leave some debris on the cloth. The X1 takes it away.

I mean, I'd be happy if the x1 had a Roomba version so that I could walk away and tend to more important matters, such as using my mass to prevent my couch from flying off into outer space, but sadly, the folks at simonis have fallen asleep on the job there.

Carry on friends, I'm going to throw glow ball with my dog in the cold Kentucky night, have some kava tea, ponder what my life could have been, then pass out.

 

[iusedtoberich]

I have decided to follow up on this thread because one, I'm ill with a fever and chills, two, still managed to break and run a couple of 10 ball racks any damn way, and three, my life on a Saturday evening has devolved into this.

Having stated the prior disclaimer, here's what I know about this product. I see a chalk spot, use said product on said chalk spot, chalk spot goes away. You can see this even more removing the brightly colored Taom v10 product. Great chalk that it is, it does leave some debris on the cloth. The X1 takes it away.

I mean, I'd be happy if the x1 had a Roomba version so that I could walk away and tend to more important matters, such as using my mass to prevent my couch from flying off into outer space, but sadly, the folks at simonis have fallen asleep on the job there.

Carry on friends, I'm going to throw glow ball with my dog in the cold Kentucky night, have some kava tea, ponder what my life could have been, then pass out.

Hey, you found the meaning of life!

 

[boogieman]

I was taught to only brush the cloth in one direction vs back and forth as the Simonis X1 instructions state.
Is the the best way to clean Simonis 860 color is tournament blue.
Thank you

It's ok for what it is. For the money you would probably be much better off taking the $90 and putting $10 with it and buying a "robot vacuum" at walmart for $99. They work great. You can put them on the table after a session and just let them work. You don't have to be in the room and they can clean in the dark.

I think mine is a Eufy brand but about any brand will do. They do a great job.

EDIT: I still use the X1 to spot clean, like if someone jumps a ball and the tip leaves a chalk mark on the table. It does alright for that but it's no substitute for a proper vacuuming.

 

[Chip Roberson]

After switching from Masters Chalk over to Toam , I haven't any problems with cleaning. I vacuum once a month and when needing to make a quick clean the X1 does a great job. Before when using the Masters , the X1 didn't live up to my expectations. Masters make too big a mess on
the cloth IMO.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

I had completely forgotten about this thing, inspired by this thread, ordered one yesterday. Let’s go