JimS said:
Anybody watching the US Open might be tempted to try Chalk Off and I'm wondering if that is the same as Quick Clean???
The product is virtually the same. However, the sprayer for Quick Clean is better than Chalk Off's sprayer. Chalk Off also has a mint scent...
These products do indeed make it easier to clean chalk that is near the cloth's surface, thus negating the need for constant vacuuming or brushing. This is a great time saver. It takes about 2 minutes to clean the whole table with these products, vs. about 15 minutes with the brush. Over the course of a week (5 days of playing) thats 10 minutes vs 1 hr and 15 minutes... Over a month's time, thats 40 minutes vs. 5 hours. IMO (and at my billing rate) saving 4 hours is worth 10 bucks.
IMO this keeps your table in top shape between "deep" cleanings. Just spray on and wipe down with a microfiber cloth. Using either of these products does provide a good result - as long as you use it properly and religiously. When you get chalk deep down, you will need to use the trusty brush, or a light suction vacuum without a beater brush. If you have too much suction, you can cause undue wear on your cloth fibers; the same is true for a beater brush.
I typically use Chalk Off each day I play and then vacuum once a week, or every other week. This keeps the felt in great shape without a lot of maintenance. The only reason I use Chalk Off is that I could get it by the case.
-td