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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Stormroto22 on February 19, 2016, 02:13:46 PM
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I'm sure this has been asked a bunch of times but I can't seem to find much on it wondering what the best bowling ball cleaner is in everyone's opinion? I throw storm and roto grip if that matters. I've read that lmb cleaner is very good but want some opinions on all the options. I don't have a spinner or anything like this. Just will apply it and wipe it off.
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wow your gonna get a ton of answeres but my 2 favs are the lmb cleaner and valentinos remedy rx i usually use the remedy rx after bowling or in between certain portions of tournaments and use the lmb every once in a while as a deep cleaner cuz it stinks to high heaven
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The new LMB Int'l Extreme cleaner is now approved for use during bowling and no longer has that extreme odor. It is THE best cleaner, in my experience, at the alleys (the only right time to clean your balls) because it is just an alcohol (an industrial strength,high carbon alcohol, just still just an alcohol). No other cleaner, other than Hook-it or Clean n Dull (which are very hard to use properly at the lanes) or an abrasive Like Gel Scuff or Resurrection).
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The new LMB Int'l Extreme cleaner is now approved for use during bowling and no longer has that extreme odor. It is THE best cleaner, in my experience, at the alleys (the only right time to clean your balls) because it is just an alcohol (an industrial strength,high carbon alcohol, just still just an alcohol). No other cleaner, other than Hook-it or Clean n Dull (which are very hard to use properly at the lanes) or an abrasive Like Gel Scuff or Resurrection).
Is that the Blue colored liquid sold at Buddies? I just picked up a bottle and it does have a strong smell.
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I like Hook-It the best for after bowling sessions. Pretty much removes everything from belt marks to track rings but is only approved before and after sanctioned events. I also use Remedy Rx during league if needed.
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I use the Vise cleaner. It's at my local pro shop, so I don't have to order it online. It's reasonably priced, does a good job and doesn't have an offensive odor.
I have to say though, I really like the original version of the Powerhouse Adrenaline Steriod wipes in the zip top package. The ones in the baby wipes cannister don't work near as well. I pickup some single use ones last night from the pro shop, and they aren't the original either. Ebonite needs to bring that product back.
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The new LMB Int'l Extreme cleaner is now approved for use during bowling and no longer has that extreme odor. It is THE best cleaner, in my experience, at the alleys (the only right time to clean your balls) because it is just an alcohol (an industrial strength,high carbon alcohol, just still just an alcohol). No other cleaner, other than Hook-it or Clean n Dull (which are very hard to use properly at the lanes) or an abrasive Like Gel Scuff or Resurrection).
Is that the Blue colored liquid sold at Buddies? I just picked up a bottle and it does have a strong smell.
My LMB Extreme too. Yes blue. Just got mine this month and it stinks. Definitely smells like acetone or nail polish remover. I couldn't even leave a bottle with the spray nozzle on it because it wasn't air tight and would fill my garage with that odor.
Charlest, if they did recently change this, and there shouldn't be any of this smell, please let us know. If so, I will try to get the newer version.
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The new LMB Int'l Extreme cleaner is now approved for use during bowling and no longer has that extreme odor. It is THE best cleaner, in my experience, at the alleys (the only right time to clean your balls) because it is just an alcohol (an industrial strength,high carbon alcohol, just still just an alcohol). No other cleaner, other than Hook-it or Clean n Dull (which are very hard to use properly at the lanes) or an abrasive Like Gel Scuff or Resurrection).
Is that the Blue colored liquid sold at Buddies? I just picked up a bottle and it does have a strong smell.
My LMB Extreme too. Yes blue. Just got mine this month and it stinks. Definitely smells like acetone or nail polish remover. I couldn't even leave a bottle with the spray nozzle on it because it wasn't air tight and would fill my garage with that odor.
Charlest, if they did recently change this, and there shouldn't be any of this smell, please let us know. If so, I will try to get the newer version.
This is no different than what I recently got from Buddies after a period f time when they were out of stock.....to add to your comments....it also evaporates very quickly. I am not please with the smell one bit because I had something like this (maybe the same) in a small spray bottle and I simply could not use it because the smell was so strong. This seems slightly less, not its sure not as Charlest described.
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The new LMB Int'l Extreme cleaner is now approved for use during bowling and no longer has that extreme odor. It is THE best cleaner, in my experience, at the alleys (the only right time to clean your balls) because it is just an alcohol (an industrial strength,high carbon alcohol, just still just an alcohol). No other cleaner, other than Hook-it or Clean n Dull (which are very hard to use properly at the lanes) or an abrasive Like Gel Scuff or Resurrection).
Is that the Blue colored liquid sold at Buddies? I just picked up a bottle and it does have a strong smell.
My LMB Extreme too. Yes blue. Just got mine this month and it stinks. Definitely smells like acetone or nail polish remover. I couldn't even leave a bottle with the spray nozzle on it because it wasn't air tight and would fill my garage with that odor.
Charlest, if they did recently change this, and there shouldn't be any of this smell, please let us know. If so, I will try to get the newer version.
You must have a very strong sense of smell; few people do these days. I myself have a pretty good sense of smell,much better than many other people; so I am kind of sensitive to such things.
While many people complained about the previous, the original version (non-"Extreme"), no one has said a word about the smell of the Extreme, USBC approved version. In fact, I have warned people not to buy it if they have asthma or some other respiratory problems. While many things may create a smell like acetone, as far as I know there is no acetone in Extreme or in the original. It is, just as I said above, an alcohol.
The original version, which was not submitted for approval to the USBC, had a VERY, intense strong aroma. (That said, it is nowhere near as "Stinky" as That Purple Stuff is.) :) Still I did worry about it myself.
As I said, when I used it at the alleys (I only used it at home out in the garage or next to a wide open window), many people asked me what that strong "stink"/aroma was. Now, no one comments. I have gotten several teammates from both my leagues to use the Extreme version regularly, after bowling. Not one of them has complained about the smell.
The new version, approved by the USBC, is the same price a the old and I've only found it at Buddies, so far.
Unless your bottle says "Extreme"on it, it is the old version and it has an intense aroma. The new smells, but barely and is not offensive int he least
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The new LMB Int'l Extreme cleaner is now approved for use during bowling and no longer has that extreme odor. It is THE best cleaner, in my experience, at the alleys (the only right time to clean your balls) because it is just an alcohol (an industrial strength,high carbon alcohol, just still just an alcohol). No other cleaner, other than Hook-it or Clean n Dull (which are very hard to use properly at the lanes) or an abrasive Like Gel Scuff or Resurrection).
Is that the Blue colored liquid sold at Buddies? I just picked up a bottle and it does have a strong smell.
My LMB Extreme too. Yes blue. Just got mine this month and it stinks. Definitely smells like acetone or nail polish remover. I couldn't even leave a bottle with the spray nozzle on it because it wasn't air tight and would fill my garage with that odor.
Charlest, if they did recently change this, and there shouldn't be any of this smell, please let us know. If so, I will try to get the newer version.
You must have a very strong sense of smell; few people do these days. I myself have a pretty good sense of smell,much better than many other people; so I am kind of sensitive to such things.
While many people complained about the previous, the original version (non-"Extreme"), no one has said a word about the smell of the Extreme, USBC approved version. In fact, I have warned people not to buy it if they have asthma or some other respiratory problems. While many things may create a smell like acetone, as far as I know there is no acetone in Extreme or in the original. It is, just as I said above, an alcohol.
The original version, which was not submitted for approval to the USBC, had a VERY, intense strong aroma. (That said, it is nowhere near as "Stinky" as That Purple Stuff is.) :) Still I did worry about it myself.
As I said, when I used it at the alleys (I only used it at home out in the garage or next to a wide open window), many people asked me what that strong "stink"/aroma was. Now, no one comments. I have gotten several teammates from both my leagues to use the Extreme version regularly, after bowling. Not one of them has complained about the smell.
The new version, approved by the USBC, is the same price a the old and I've only found it at Buddies, so far.
Unless your bottle says "Extreme"on it, it is the old version and it has an intense aroma. The new smells, but barely and is not offensive int he least
Mine says Extreme in it....ill send you a small sample size if you would like to tell me that I have a strong sense of smell, or they bottled the old stuff into the new Extreme.
Just PM me an address.
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TheGom,
If the bottle says "Extreme" on it, then this is the latest version. I trust they're not putting the old stuff in the new bottle. If the smell still bothers you, then by all means, don't use it. I don't condone suffering, for any purpose.
I am not a representative of LMB; I am not selling it and making money off its sales. I wish I were. I am only relating my experience with it, relative to other cleaners I have tried. I am passing on, sharing what I know about it.
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As far as deep cleaners, That Purple Stuff does a great job cleaning the oil and dirt off the balls despite the high price. My other favorites are Motiv Power Gel Scuff, Ultimate Black Magic Reguvenator and Adrenaline Wipes. I don't use my Adrenaline Wipes much unless I'm bowling a tournament the entire weekend, then I would use it a day or two before I bowl.
Regular cleaners, Motiv Power Gel cleans the balls quite well but if you want something that will add a tacky feel to them, Remedy RX and Powerhouse Power Wash are my top choices.
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I'll be getting some LMB to try out this weekend. I just need to get another item just so I get the free shipping :D
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I've recently switched to using a cleaner that was created by my local pro shop owner. It's called Wipeout (http://www.wipeoutbowling.com/) and is approved for USBC anytime use.
It comes in several different sizes, but the 32 oz size is where the best value is IMO. Most of the other popular cleaners that I've seen out there sell for over $30 a quart, but Wipeout in 32 oz is only $20.
I've found it to be better than 50:50 SG and alcohol, but honestly probably not as good as Clean N Dull. I'll still use CnD once a week or so for a deep cleaning, but Wipeout is my new go to cleaner after each set.
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It looks like that LMB is on sale at Buddies.
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/lmb-international-professional-ball-cleaner-quart-4933/
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It looks like that LMB is on sale at Buddies.
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/lmb-international-professional-ball-cleaner-quart-4933/
This is NOT the one I have been talking about. This is yellow-ish and is water based.
The one I like which is called Extreme is blue tinted and is alcohol based. It is no longer offered at Buddies because the company has ceased production.
Genesis Evolution Maxx,
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/genesis-evolution-maxx-bowling-ball-cleaner-4-oz-6001/ (https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/genesis-evolution-maxx-bowling-ball-cleaner-4-oz-6001/)
is supposed to be the same formula, but it smells pretty bad. It does clean well.
It is not for use DURING bowling; only before or after.
At this point I Prefer Neo-Tac's Hook-It, but you still must be careful using it.
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It looks like that LMB is on sale at Buddies.
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/lmb-international-professional-ball-cleaner-quart-4933/
This is NOT the one I have been talking about. This is yellow-ish and is water based.
The one I like which is called Extreme is blue tinted and is alcohol based. It is no longer offered at Buddies because the company has ceased production.
Genesis Evolution Maxx,
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/genesis-evolution-maxx-bowling-ball-cleaner-4-oz-6001/ (https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/genesis-evolution-maxx-bowling-ball-cleaner-4-oz-6001/)
is supposed to be the same formula, but it smells pretty bad. It does clean well.
At this point I Prefer Neo-Tac's Hook-It, but you still must be careful using it.
I emailed chris at buddies last month or so, I should of purchased it.... it was in my cart, too bad it's gone, the extreme LMB cleaner Blue bottle. I have one full one left.....
what about vise cleaners? anyone tried it?
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what about vise cleaners? anyone tried it?
Their "plain" cleaner is a very good one for after bowling cleaning, but it doesn't compare to LMB Extreme or Hook-It. It's on a par with Remedy, Knockout and Zapp-It. These are among the best of the water based cleaners, acceptable for use during bowling. LMB Extreme was/is also acceptable for use during bowling.
Hook-It and Clean n Dull are only for use AFTER/BEFORE bowling.
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Genesis Evolution Maxx is a very good cleaner, but like Jeff said, be careful with it. The smell is so strong that I used Maxx outside on the backyard table. Also, wear protective gloves.
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It looks like that LMB is on sale at Buddies.
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/lmb-international-professional-ball-cleaner-quart-4933/
This is NOT the one I have been talking about. This is yellow-ish and is water based.
The one I like which is called Extreme is blue tinted and is alcohol based. It is no longer offered at Buddies because the company has ceased production.
Genesis Evolution Maxx,
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/genesis-evolution-maxx-bowling-ball-cleaner-4-oz-6001/ (https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/genesis-evolution-maxx-bowling-ball-cleaner-4-oz-6001/)
is supposed to be the same formula, but it smells pretty bad. It does clean well.
It is not for use DURING bowling; only before or after.
At this point I Prefer Neo-Tac's Hook-It, but you still must be careful using it.
Ok, thanks for the info.
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I have been using Clean and Dull for years, and I will continue to use it because it works.
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I have had really good results with Storm's Reacta Foam. It cleans the ball and restores the tacky feeling, while easily removing belt marks and scuffs.
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I have been using Clean and Dull for years, and I will continue to use it because it works.
But using it at the lanes after bowling, when a cleaner should be used, is problematic, because it needs gloves for safety and it needs damp paper towels to remove the residue. How do you do all that at the lanes?
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Currently I am using the Vise Clean & Tacky ball cleaner with good results. It's strong enough to do the job, but not toxic enough that I feel the need for gloves.
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Currently I am using the Vise Clean & Tacky ball cleaner with good results. It's strong enough to do the job, but not toxic enough that I feel the need for gloves.
Lane,
I have Vise cleaner. It doesn't say "Clean and Tacky".
I searched for "Vise Clean and Tacky" and nothing showed up.
Vise's own web site does not show it.
Can you point me to a reference web page or where you bought it online?
I'm curious about it.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Currently I am using the Vise Clean & Tacky ball cleaner with good results. It's strong enough to do the job, but not toxic enough that I feel the need for gloves.
Lane,
I have Vise cleaner. It doesn't say "Clean and Tacky".
I searched for "Vise Clean and Tacky" and nothing showed up.
Vise's own web site does not show it.
Can you point me to a reference web page or where you bought it online?
I'm curious about it.
Thanks,
Jeff
I went to the Vise website, and it looks like it's their existing cleaner with additional labeling up in the corner.
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It's just on the label and may not be the name. I included it just to be extra specific for clarification and it did the opposite.. Sorry for the confusion.
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It's just on the label and may not be the name. I included it just to be extra specific for clarification and it did the opposite.. Sorry for the confusion.
Ok, no problem. Thanks.
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I use bb.com Monster Tac after each session and it seems to work well. Just spray on ball and wipe with a microfiber towl.