How to Remove Plastic Pieces From Dart Boards
Dart boards are a common sight in many sports bars and pubs. Several games can be played on a dart board, including 301 and Cricket. There are a variety of darts and dart boards as well. These include metal tipped and plastic tipped darts, and cork boards or plastic bristle boards. For plastic bristle boards, soft-tipped or plastic-tipped darts are used. Often, these tips can break off and become stuck in the dart board. Removing these small pieces of plastic from the dart board can be done with little difficulty.
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Instructions
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Set the dart board down flat on a table. Ensure that the dart board is facing up.
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Brush the dart board using a nylon bristle brush. Apply firm pressure and swipe across the dart board to remove any embedded debris.
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Check the dart board for any remaining plastic pieces that may be stuck. If you still have a piece of plastic stuck in the board, grab the piece with pair of tweezers, hemostats or needle-nose pliers, and then pull it out.
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Tips & Warnings
Cleaning the dart board regularly will keep it in good working condition.
All plastic dart tips should be changed when they become worn. Worn tips are more likely to break when they strike the dart board.
Never throw darts at people.
Use extreme caution when playing darts. Beware of bystanders if playing in a crowded room.
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