What's the word on quick-clean?

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Sargo

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Did a search on how to clean cloth. Some say vacuum, some say no. Some use damp cloth. A lot say they heard quick clean was good. Any actual experience and recommendations? Just got a 9 foot with simonis 860 on it. Thanks.
 
At the pool room I manage the tables are vacuumed daily. It's the only way I know to remove dust from UNDER the cloth as well as on the top surface.
For those really nasty "burn" marks from breaking 8/9-Ball, a slight rub with a damp cloth will help a little bit, but the "burn" marks will still be there.

Troy
Sargo said:
Did a search on how to clean cloth. Some say vacuum, some say no. Some use damp cloth. A lot say they heard quick clean was good. Any actual experience and recommendations? Just got a 9 foot with simonis 860 on it. Thanks.
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Troy said:
At the pool room I manage the tables are vacuumed daily. It's the only way I know to remove dust from UNDER the cloth as well as on the top surface.

Troy
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I agree with using the vacume, but I still use a damp rag, I think it takes a combination of both.

As far as Quick Clean is concerned I want to try it but havent yet. I know one guy said it didnt really clean deep down, but as Troy said I think the only way to do that is with a vacume.
 
Any concerns on stretching the cloth when vacuuming? Vacuum with brush or no brush (got conflicting info)?
 
Good cloth properly installed will NOT be bothered by normal vacuuming. The use of a "beater brush" is questionable. I have used a small Dust Devil with no problems, but not anything stronger. A good vacuum should be sufficient.

Troy
Sargo said:
Any concerns on stretching the cloth when vacuuming? Vacuum with brush or no brush (got conflicting info)?
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Sargo said:
Any concerns on stretching the cloth when vacuuming? Vacuum with brush or no brush (got conflicting info)?
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I wouldnt use a beater brush. I actually use a shop vac on mine.
 
Sargo said:
Did a search on how to clean cloth. Some say vacuum, some say no. Some use damp cloth. A lot say they heard quick clean was good. Any actual experience and recommendations? Just got a 9 foot with simonis 860 on it. Thanks.
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I've used a vacumn, a damp cloth, and quick-clean at one time or another. Since getting new 860 I've used ONLY quick-clean and I'm pleased with the condition the cloth is remaining in. Of course, it could just be I'm lazy as quick-clean really is a lot easier than the other methods.
 
Quick-Clean

I've used "Quick-Clean" for about a year and find that it doesn't remove the heavy chalk marks. It definitely brightens the cloth.
For the heavy chalk, I use a damp cloth and then brush.
 
I tell everyone to use a vacuum and then use a damp cloth. Do not use a beater bar on the cloth. I use a 3 horse shop vac with a brush head on it, use a low powerd vacuum. Vacuuming is the only way you can get all the chalk and powder up. Useing a hand brush on the table only creates a big dust cloud that settles back down on the table.

I have tried Quick Clean, it is only good for quick cleaning.

Steve
 
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I use Quick-Cean all the time and I like it. It's probably a good idea to vacuum the table once in a while but be careful if you use something strong like a shop vac. I have seen shop vacs pull the seam sealer out from between the slates.

Mj
 
I have 860 on a 9-footer, I used to use a small hand-held vac and occasionally rub down the cloth with a damp rag. However, one of the seams started to come apart, and the people who installed the table (a very respected company) said not to vacuum OR use a damp cloth, that I was loosening and then vacuuming up the sealer. Since then I've been afraid to clean the table and just rub it down with a brush every once in a while. However, the same seam has since popped, without me vacuuming.
 
I've had a table for about 6 years now. I have a Diamond Pro w/860. I've used the Dirt Devil Ultra, with a revolving brush, 3 times a week and have never had any problems. I then use a damp cloth about once a month (I play daily). Never any problems with either method and excellent results. Very little chalk when the cloth is lifted. My mechanic is always amazed at how little chalk accumulation there is...especially when compared to the wear on the cloth.
 
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