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montymont

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cleaning ball
« on: October 29, 2008, 04:55:09 AM »
i was wondering can you use household products to clean your bowling ball? i'm hoping it will keep me from going to the pro shop and buying bowling accessories that are kind of high compare to grocery store prices on household products that i kind save money on.
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tdub36tjt

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2008, 12:58:56 PM »
You can use simple green and water mixture. I just find it leaves a residue not sure how to get rid of it but I am sure someone on here will know.
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VIXIV

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2008, 01:06:45 PM »
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You can use simple green and water mixture. I just find it leaves a residue not sure how to get rid of it but I am sure someone on here will know.


I think it's equal parts Simple Green, water, and isopropyl alchohol. The isopropyl is what prevents residue from forming, I think. I think some have posted the water should be warm or room temperature. Haven't tried it, so I don't know.

I've also seen a similar recipe that substitutes Simple Green with dish washing liquid. Again, haven't tried it.

Someone more knowledgeable will chime in, I'm sure.
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montymont

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2008, 02:04:56 PM »
what can be use in place of simple green if you can't find in a store?
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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2008, 02:10:30 PM »
any household degreaser..
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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2008, 02:23:43 PM »
I use several things when cleaning.  For most cleanings I use Simple Green and water, then hit the ball with Zapp-It bowling ball cleaner.  If I have belt marks or sticky dirt I use the new Ebonite foam cleaner, then the Simple Green and the Zapp-It.  I pour Zapp-It straight into my ball resurfacer.

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2008, 02:29:32 PM »
I use a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and 90% alcohol. The alcohol will cause evaporation so it's nice and tacky right after.
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bowlerdawg

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2008, 02:45:03 PM »
simple green either pre diluted or concentrated then add water

TO TAKE OFF THE RESIDUE I USE WINDEX

it works great
also leaving my balls nice and clean and tacky
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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2008, 02:53:55 PM »
There used to be a recipe on BR.

I use 50/50 mixture of a glass cleaner with ammonia and simple green. Then I add a couple of oz. of isopropyl(rubbing) alcohol. Makes about a half gallon at a time.  Works pretty good with no residue.

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charlest

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2008, 03:04:30 PM »
Lighter fluid and a Brillo pad.
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jodyk24

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2008, 03:33:49 PM »
charlest..

That is funny... I hope he is not a smoker.

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charlest

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2008, 03:47:36 PM »
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charlest..

That is funny... I hope he is not a smoker.

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but his balls will be clean.
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jls

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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2008, 03:52:00 PM »
Go to the Dollar Store and get this product.

LA's Totally Awesome.

It sells for $1.09

That's because here in Cook County, the Dems are in power, and they tax us to death.

But this product is great.

You can thank me later.
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Re: cleaning ball
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2008, 04:01:15 PM »
no they won't, but some hair will likely be singed....

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charlest..

That is funny... I hope he is not a smoker.

jodyk24


but his balls will be clean.
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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2008, 04:22:47 PM »
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Lighter fluid and a Brillo pad.


If you're going to go the full 10 yards, Charles, might as well go with acetone and diamond dressing disks.

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