GeorgeF
Hypercell = Hyperhook!
I run on a class on this, he's what I teach......
Cleaning your high performance ball regularly is not only an investment in the longevity and life of your bowling ball, it ensures your ball hits the hardest all the time.
Preventative maintenance is the best way to protect your investment, just like a car, let it run down without regular surfacing and performance decreases at a rapid rate.
There are 2 methods for cleaning your bowling ball, both are correct and work well, depending on your situation and the state of your ball, choose the appropriate one.
Regular / Daily clean
Deep / Hot water bath
Regular Clean
Preventative maintenance is the key to a cover's longevity. My recommendation is to clean your bowling equipment after every use (practice, league, or tournament session) with a quality ABC/WIBC approved cleaner. No matter which cleaner you choose to use, I urge you to follow the directions that come with the product. These companies specialize in cleaning products and have done extensive research in bringing their
products to the marketplace.
I have received many inquires regarding the use of commercial cleaners such as Spray and Wipe, Simple-Green, and Windex, to list just a few, in cleaning our equipment. Though these products are specially formulated for removing grease and oil components from surfaces, we DO NOT recommend them as a cleaning product for our equipment.
Simply clean your balls with an approved cleaner after every league and tournament play and your investment is set to last and hit harder longer!
Deep Clean (Hot Water Bath method)
This procedure helps to make sure that the ball is not subjected to any extreme temperature changes that could cause the cover to crack or separate from the core. Though the process is easy, don't rush the steps!
1. Have the ball wet sanded to about 400-grit to open the cover's
pores. (not compulsory, deep clean only)
2. Fill a tub or bucket (15L buckets work well) with hot tap water and about 2-3 teaspoons of Dawn dish detergent.
3. Wash the ball using a wash cloth or a scotch brite pad (burgundy or green) for a few minutes.
4. Remove the ball from the soapy water and rinse the tub (or bucket) clean and refill it with hot water (no soap).
5. Place the ball in the water and wash it clean with a clean cloth or new scotch brite pad. You will probably notice that a soapy film will appear in the water. This is residue that was trapped in the coverstock (much like the oil and dirt was).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no soapy residue remains, This make 2 or3 times to achieve, depending upon the amount of soap that was used. You don't want to use too much soap, but you need enough to cut through the oil and dirt.
7. After the soap has been completely removed from the coverstock, allow the ball to air dry at room temperature. Have the ball wet sanded with 400-grit paper and then follow the steps to bring it back to its factory finish as described by the manufacturer.
Once this procedure has been completed, make every attempt to clean the ball after each session of use (refer Regular Clean).
* NOTE* you dont have to open the pores up on the ball prior to placing it in hot water. This is for DEEP cleaning and balls that have almost died. I personally give my balls a bath every 30 games
Cleaning your high performance ball regularly is not only an investment in the longevity and life of your bowling ball, it ensures your ball hits the hardest all the time.
Preventative maintenance is the best way to protect your investment, just like a car, let it run down without regular surfacing and performance decreases at a rapid rate.
There are 2 methods for cleaning your bowling ball, both are correct and work well, depending on your situation and the state of your ball, choose the appropriate one.
Regular / Daily clean
Deep / Hot water bath
Regular Clean
Preventative maintenance is the key to a cover's longevity. My recommendation is to clean your bowling equipment after every use (practice, league, or tournament session) with a quality ABC/WIBC approved cleaner. No matter which cleaner you choose to use, I urge you to follow the directions that come with the product. These companies specialize in cleaning products and have done extensive research in bringing their
products to the marketplace.
I have received many inquires regarding the use of commercial cleaners such as Spray and Wipe, Simple-Green, and Windex, to list just a few, in cleaning our equipment. Though these products are specially formulated for removing grease and oil components from surfaces, we DO NOT recommend them as a cleaning product for our equipment.
Simply clean your balls with an approved cleaner after every league and tournament play and your investment is set to last and hit harder longer!
Deep Clean (Hot Water Bath method)
This procedure helps to make sure that the ball is not subjected to any extreme temperature changes that could cause the cover to crack or separate from the core. Though the process is easy, don't rush the steps!
1. Have the ball wet sanded to about 400-grit to open the cover's
pores. (not compulsory, deep clean only)
2. Fill a tub or bucket (15L buckets work well) with hot tap water and about 2-3 teaspoons of Dawn dish detergent.
3. Wash the ball using a wash cloth or a scotch brite pad (burgundy or green) for a few minutes.
4. Remove the ball from the soapy water and rinse the tub (or bucket) clean and refill it with hot water (no soap).
5. Place the ball in the water and wash it clean with a clean cloth or new scotch brite pad. You will probably notice that a soapy film will appear in the water. This is residue that was trapped in the coverstock (much like the oil and dirt was).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no soapy residue remains, This make 2 or3 times to achieve, depending upon the amount of soap that was used. You don't want to use too much soap, but you need enough to cut through the oil and dirt.
7. After the soap has been completely removed from the coverstock, allow the ball to air dry at room temperature. Have the ball wet sanded with 400-grit paper and then follow the steps to bring it back to its factory finish as described by the manufacturer.
Once this procedure has been completed, make every attempt to clean the ball after each session of use (refer Regular Clean).
* NOTE* you dont have to open the pores up on the ball prior to placing it in hot water. This is for DEEP cleaning and balls that have almost died. I personally give my balls a bath every 30 games