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How to Take Care of a Bowling Ball

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By Pamela Rappaport
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Take Care of a Bowling Ball
Take Care of a Bowling Ball

Learn to care for your bowling ball and it will last forever. Buying a personal bowling ball is an investment. Learn to protect your investment by caring for your bowling ball properly.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    One of the most important things is to keep your bowling ball at a consistent temperature. Extremes in temperature can crack or warp your ball. Do not store it in your car.

  2. Step 2

    Use an ABC/WIBC approved cleaner. Clean your bowling ball every time you use it. You can go to Bowl.com and check out the link to ABC rules. This will give you a listing of what is approved or not approved or banned in chemicals.

  3. Step 3

    Your bowling ball needs to be polished as well. You can go to the same site as mentioned above to find approved products.

  4. Step 4

    Bowling balls need to be resurfaced. Many manufacturers recommend that it be done every sixty to ninety game. This needs to be done by a professional as they have the proper equipment.

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on 12/19/2008 Thanks! I am going to send this to my best friend! 5*****

dasbootjoe said

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on 12/18/2008 I'm going to send this to my sister! Thanks*****

blingaling said

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on 12/18/2008 This article was a real eye-opener. I had no idea bowling balls needed maintenance!

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