The Best Way to Clean Particle Coverstock Bowling Balls

Bowling balls are either covered in a particle coverstock resin or a reactive coverstock resin.

Bowling balls are balls used in the sport of bowling. Balls are rolled down a bowling lane toward pins, in an effort to knock the pins over. Bowling balls are either covered in a particle coverstock resin or a reactive coverstock resin. The resin of the ball helps it glide over waxed hardwood bowling lanes. A bowling ball should be properly cared for based on the type of resin that is on the bowling ball.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol, dish soap or particle coverstock bowling ball cleaner
• Soft cloth
• Towel

Instructions

Rubbing Alcohol

1. Add a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a soft cloth.

2. Rub the rubbing alcohol dampened soft cloth on the bowling ball.

3. Allow the ball to air dry before properly storing the ball.

Laundry Detergent

1. Fill a bucket large enough to hold a bowling ball with warm water and 1 tsp. of liquid or powder dish washing detergent per gallon of water.

2. Place the bowling ball in the bucket. Allow it to soak for 20 minutes. Remove the ball.

3. Wet a soft cloth with water. Squeeze to remove excess moisture. Wipe down the ball to remove soap residue.

4. Dry the bowling ball with a soft cloth or towel to prevent water spotting.

Bowling Ball Cleaner

1. Dampen a soft cloth using a particle coverstock bowling ball cleaner.

2. Rub the cloth over the bowling ball. Continue rubbing the cleaner into the ball, until the ball is completely coated and shiny.

3. Allow the ball to air dry before properly storing.

References

• Improve Bowling: Bowling Ball Tips - Cleaning
• Utah Bowling: Prolonging the Life and Bringing Back the Reaction of Reactive and Particle Coverstock Balls.