Snooker table cleaning

This video shows how I clean the table prior to playing or to prepare the table for a lesson. How to get the most out of your playing experience as possible. This will increase your enjoyment and prolongs the lifespan of the cloth. There is nothing better than a cleaned table. So here is my take on what I think is required in order to keep the playing surface in tip top condition.
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[@georgegramm74]

Hi Simon, excellent video. I didn't know that you can use iron starch. I'll use it tomorrow. You take care your table with tender and love. In Greece we have a word for this, Meraki.

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

Hi George. Hope you're well? If you do use the starch. Always wipe it in with a cloth before attempting to iron.
Also if you have heaters, make sure they have been off, otherwise the heat will evaporate the starch and lessen the effect.

[@georgegramm74]

Ok, I will. Thank you Simon.

[@dkissoflove]

It's ok to use starch if you're not gonna re-stretch it.... using starch will harden the cloth and will be a table fitter's nightmare to re-stretch.

[@adamburke4139]

Have you got a link for the starch you use please

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

You can buy from most discount and convenience stores. Or there is a branded table cleaning spray. I forget the name but they also supply table adhesive.

[@mzzzzz2179]

What does the starch do?

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

It restores the playing surface, much the same way as Ambersol table cleaner does. Whether that be actually cleaning the cloth fibres or just create a new playing surface. It's important to mention that chalk and dust must be removed prior to use.
I use this approximately once every few months or so.

[@mzzzzz2179]

@@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching Thanks for that, you're the first person I've seen using this. I wonder if the cloth become more "shiny" or "extra smooth" where the ball doesn't grip as much and you get less spin reaction?

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

More shiny yes, much more smoother yes. However there is more spin, not reduced. It kind of resembles new conditions so a friction reduction.

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

Helped further by cleaning the balls too. This is notably better.

[@leelouch5296]

Hi simon, how often do you use the starch spray on the cloth?

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

You can use the branded cloth cleaning spray if you prefer. I do this every 3 months or so.

[@leelouch5296]

My 1gs are cleaned after every match. Mint set for matches makes all the difference doesnt it m8

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

Sure does. I always make sure they are clean beforehand. Better reaction.

[@leelouch5296]

@@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching we must sort a game out soon m8

[@SimonSeabridgeSnookerCoaching]

@@leelouch5296 yes when?