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I just purchased a used pool table and the felt still looks like it is in good shape, except for some cat hair and a couple small stains. Can I wash the felt in a washing machine before I put it back on the table? Thank you.
Hi Darrell,
Most cloth has a high wool content and wouldn't be well suited to standard washing machine and household dryers. I'm afraid it would shrink considerably. The cat hair can be swept/vacuumed away but if you can't live with the stains you might consider having it dry cleaned. Or, if it's already installed on the table you might try a cloth and upholstery spot cleaner.
There is a product called "Quick Clean" used for cleaning pool table cloth but I haven't heard anybody claim it would remove stains. You can check it out at:
http://www.quick-clean.com/
Just my thoughts on this one. Hope it helps.
Best,
Bill
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Bill Newsted
Expertise
I can answer questions related to shot-making, aiming, position play, strategies, practice, mental preparation and the psychology of the game. Also, rules as they vary from venue to venue and how to become a winning player. I have experience recovering and maintaining tables and will also answer questions related to cues and billiard equipment. However, I prefer not to make brand recommendations. I do not offer information identifying old tables and equipment or estimating their values.
Experience
I have played over forty years in every state in the US (except Alaska). My experience is largely in pool rooms but I have also played extensively on bar tables and in league organizations. I have directed numerous tournaments up to the professional level and have played several world champion players. I am a former Billiard Congress of America instructor.
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B.S. in Visual Communication
M.A. in Education: Career and Technology Education
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