Ball Cleaner?

[WolfGirl1980]

I got a quest on what type of Ball Cleaner to get I am using now Power House Ball Cleaner The Professionals Choise says

. Removes Oil and dirt from the ball's surface

. for use on on all polyester, urethane, and reactive coverstocks

. Approved for use during USBC competition

but thing is everytime I use ball cleaner it seems to take the hook off my ball the ball doesn't hook as much as much or not as much as it normally does is there a cleaner I could get that won't take the hook off or would it be best to pay to have it cleaned by the pro shop or what should I use to clean this ball will still make the ball hook as much as it always did?

[J Anderson]

I got a quest on what type of Ball Cleaner to get I am using now Power House Ball Cleaner The Professionals Choise says

. Removes Oil and dirt from the ball's surface

. for use on on all polyester, urethane, and reactive coverstocks

. Approved for use during USBC competition

but thing is everytime I use ball cleaner it seems to take the hook off my ball the ball doesn't hook as much as much or not as much as it normally does is there a cleaner I could get that won't take the hook off or would it be best to pay to have it cleaned by the pro shop or what should I use to clean this ball will still make the ball hook as much as it always did?

If the ball has soaked up a lot of oil a spray on ball cleaner is not going to have much effect. To get more of the oil out you can soak the ball in hot water and dish soap. The first post in the following thread will tell you how to do it:http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...nd-Maintenance

Depending on how badly soaked the ball is, cleaning at home can get it back to 85% to 95% of its original reaction. The pro shop can probably get it a little bit closer to "like new" since they can also sand the ball back to the original finish.

[got_a_300]

I just mix up my own ball cleaner and it has never taken the hook
out of the ball.

I use a mixture of 50% Simple Green and 50% Isoproply Alcohol I
personally use the 70% Isoproply Alcohol as it is a lot cheaper than
the factory stuff and does just as good of a job on cleaning.

Are you sure your not using a cleaner/polish on your ball as Ebonite
has several types of Power House cleaners available which should put
the hook back in the ball and not take the hook out.

Are you using something like this here Ebonite Powerhouse Magic Shine ?

[TCJ]

I usually use isopropyl alcohol only. I'm going to try (someday) the soaking in hot water and dish soap method to see how that works out. I used to use a natural cleaner (much like Simple Green).

[MICHAEL]

[QUOTE=got_a_300;83609]I just mix up my own ball cleaner and it has never taken the hook
out of the ball.

I use a mixture of 50% Simple Green and 50% Isoproply Alcohol I
personally use the 70% Isoproply Alcohol as it is a lot cheaper than
the factory stuff and does just as good of a job on cleaning.

I use this mixture on all my balls, and they WORK great!! All you are doing is cleaning off the surface, small amount of penetration! I use my own ball spinner, and it never ceases to amaze me how much oil/dirt/grime come off when I use the above mixture. VERY inexpensive, Get the Simple green, and Alcohol from either Sams club, or Costco!! About 10,000 percent cheaper then the ball cleaner. Works for me!

[TCJ]

Okay, so what does the Simple Green add that the alcohol doesn't do by itself? You've piqued my curiosity.

[WolfGirl1980]

how do I mix the simple green and alcahol in a bottle bucket or what?

-Sara

[crimsoneyes]

My opinion is that the Simple Green is a degreasing agent. The alchohol allows it to dry up a little faster. I mix mine in a plastic water bottle and refill my smaller spray bottle that goes my bowling bag.

[WolfGirl1980]

Sorry you all I was wrong my mom said it didn't take the hook the off my ball I thought it did she says its the way I am releasing the ball and throwing it I Had just started wearing a glove with a bar a medal bar so I can't cup my wrist anymore or I could take the bar out and still get support with the glove and still be able to cup my wrist a little bit I might do that. but gonna try with the bar a little longer cause got my third 200 with the bar in.

-Sara

[MICHAEL]

MIX it 50/50!! I have been using it for over a year, and it doesn't hurt any of my balls,,,, Had a 300 after a good cleaning with the mixture,,, great hooking power and carry!! I swear by the stuff. The more expensive cleaners are great too,,, I am retired, and need to watch the money!! LOL