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CLOTH CARE GUIDE

You have spent a considerable amount of money on your new pool table so it makes sense to take care of your table. Taking care of the cloth a bit of care will repay you, not only in extending the life of your cloth but also in giving you a better playing surface. On the bed cloth of a properly fitted Pool Table the NAP runs from the ‘D’ end to the table’s ‘HEAD SPOT’ end and the cushion cloth runs in the direction of the arrows in the diagram.

There are 4 main care areas which you should pay attention to: Brushing; Cushions; Ball Runs and Ironing

BRUSHING
The main thing to remember is to always brush in the direction of the NAP which, on a correctly fitted table is from the ‘D’ or Baulk end of the table towards the ‘Spot’ end. With a close inspection of the surface of the cloth you should be able to easily see which way the NAP runs.

We have seen people brushing against the nap or in circular motions. Both of these are absolutley fatal to the condition of the cloth. A new cloth treated to this abuse may be so badly damaged that it may be made impossible to ‘SET’ the table surface again.

CUSHIONS
These only require regular brushing in the direction of the nap, which again, on a correctly fitted table, will be as shown in the above diagram.

IRONING
Iron with a clean and NOT too hot iron. How hot is hot? A WOLL setting should be OK but irons can vary. One way to test is to check the iron on a sheet of newspaper and if there is the slightest sign of scorching an the paper - it is too hot. Allow the iron to cool and test again. There are specialist table irons available from our Accessories range.

BALL RUNS
Regular cleaning of the ball runs inside your table will help to keep your Amazon Leisure Pool Table trouble free - at least once a year. Use a vacuum cleaner, a duster or a slightly damp cloth to clean the runs. Don’t use household polish as this will attract dirt and dust and make the runs worse.

INFO... On a new cloth that has been in use for a short time, small spots often appear. These are caused by excessive chalk on the cue tip or - more often - the cue tip itself and not moth marks as sometimes thought.

One very common occurance is players striking the cloth, often unseen when a ball is struck below mid-centre. Damage can also be caused if the edges of cue tips or ferrules are allowed to become rough or sharp. Other common causes of damage are the dropping of balls, rests or triangles on the cloth and the tossing of coins onto the cloth.




		CLOTH CARE GUIDE You have spent a considerable amount of money on your new pool table so it makes sense to take care of your table. Taking care of the cloth a bit of care will repay you, not only in extending the life of your cloth but also in giving you a better playing surface. On the bed cloth of a properly fitted Pool Table the NAP runs from the ‘D’ end to the table’s ‘HEAD SPOT’ end and the cushion cloth runs in the direction of the arrows in the diagram. There are 4 main care areas which you should pay attention to: Brushing; Cushions; Ball Runs and Ironing BRUSHING The main thing to remember is to always brush in the direction of the NAP which, on a correctly fitted table is from the ‘D’ or Baulk end of the table towards the ‘Spot’ end. With a close inspection of the surface of the cloth you should be able to easily see which way the NAP runs. We have seen people brushing against the nap or in circular motions. Both of these are absolutley fatal to the condition of the cloth. A new cloth treated to this abuse may be so badly damaged that it may be made impossible to ‘SET’ the table surface again. CUSHIONS These only require regular brushing in the direction of the nap, which again, on a correctly fitted table, will be as shown in the above diagram. IRONING Iron with a clean and NOT too hot iron. How hot is hot? A WOLL setting should be OK but irons can vary. One way to test is to check the iron on a sheet of newspaper and if there is the slightest sign of scorching an the paper - it is too hot. Allow the iron to cool and test again. There are specialist table irons available from our Accessories range. BALL RUNS Regular cleaning of the ball runs inside your table will help to keep your Amazon Leisure Pool Table trouble free - at least once a year. Use a vacuum cleaner, a duster or a slightly damp cloth to clean the runs. Don’t use household polish as this will attract dirt and dust and make the runs worse. INFO... On a new cloth that has been in use for a short time, small spots often appear. These are caused by excessive chalk on the cue tip or - more often - the cue tip itself and not moth marks as sometimes thought. One very common occurance is players striking the cloth, often unseen when a ball is struck below mid-centre. Damage can also be caused if the edges of cue tips or ferrules are allowed to become rough or sharp. Other common causes of damage are the dropping of balls, rests or triangles on the cloth and the tossing of coins onto the cloth.