By: Seomul Evans
Submitted: 2011-10-08 02:19:40 | Word Count: 543
American shuffleboard, also known as table shuffleboard, is an interesting game and has been a popular sport from a long time in competitions and bar settings throughout the country. With a wide variety of the shuffleboard tables in the market, the game lovers can conveniently purchase the suitable shuffleboard table. For proper care, Shuffleboard maintenance guide should be thoroughly read before purchasing the table. Proper maintenance of the shuffleboard table can maintain the quality of the playing surface for long time.
Even for a routine player, it is advisable to read the instruction guide carefully before using the shuffleboard table to avoid any damage to the playing surface. Waxing and cleaning instruction should be properly read and followed to enhance the life of the surface and prevent any damage to the table.
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The shuffleboard maintenance guide has clear instructions that instruct the player to avoid the shuffleboard table from direct exposure to the sunlight. Sunlight can dry the silicone spray that provides consistent speed to the board. The exposure can also cause variations in the table surface and can lead to its flattening in the sunlight. This variation in the surface adversely affects the game consistency. So the users are clearly advised to avoid the table from direct sunlight exposure.
The shuffleboard maintenance guide provides the user with some very important tips for proper cleaning and waxing of the shuffleboard table surface. Before first time waxing, one should thoroughly clean the surface of the table. Different cleaning agents can be used depending upon the type of the game table. Traditional wood lacquer tables do not require any special cleanser. You can prepare an effective cleaner by mixing water, vinegar and oil in proper proportion. Oil to be used can be normal kitchen olive oil or jojoba oil which has a long shelf life. The oil used provides smoothness to the table and prevents its dryness while the vinegar acts as an effective cleanser and draws dirt and dust particles out of the wood. The table can be cleaned two to four times in a month depending upon the usage.
Shuffleboard table are also available with polymer finish and are easy to maintain than wooden tables. These board tables can be cleaned with any multipurpose cleanser or a normal domestic glass cleaner. But the user can consult the maintenance guide for the proper cleanser.
The traditional wood lacquer tables should be waxed at regular intervals. The best suited waxing products for a particular type of table can be looked for in the guide. You should use a good quality wax and apply it with a soft towel. The surface becomes smooth if proper buffing is done with dry cloth. The waxing operation can be carried out twice or thrice a month depending upon the usage of the table.
On either type of the table, you can use silicone spray to improve the speed of the table. Polymer tables require less or no silicone spray as they are smoother than the traditional tables. Silicone spray should be used throughout the surface and then light buffing should be done after ten minutes. For more speed, you can use shuffleboard speed powder. Proper maintenance and careful use can provide you with long lasting and quality playing surface.
