What can I use to clean my bowling ball?

Clean a bowling ball’s porous outer surface with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt, grease and grime contaminants. Wipe the ball down vigorously with an alcohol soaked towel or microfiber cloth as soon as possible after bowling. Do not soak the entire bowling ball in alcohol for any amount of time.

Does rubbing alcohol damage bowling balls?

Using isopropyl alcohol over time can dry out your bowling ball; making it brittle, more prone to crack and destroy performance. So while it is good to kill viruses on your bowling ball, it can also hurt the performance over time.

How do you make a bowling ball cleaner?

Bowling Ball Cleaner Recipe One of the most widely-accepted solutions for a homemade bowling ball cleaner requires equal parts Simple Green, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and water. Just mix these three into a regular spray bottle and it makes for an effective, cheap cleaner.

Can you use Simple Green to clean a bowling ball?

Based on this test it would be best to use simple green as instructed with water, and use alcohol separate to clean up any residue. I did this too in the beginning, but after trying different mixes it seems using alcohol alone works best after cleaning the ball with simple green and water.

What is the best homemade bowling ball cleaner?

One of the most widely-accepted solutions for a homemade bowling ball cleaner requires equal parts Simple Green, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and water. Just mix these three into a regular spray bottle and it makes for an effective, cheap cleaner.

Can you use Windex to clean bowling ball?

According to most bowlers who have used Windex as a bowling ball cleaner, it does wonders getting dirt and grime off the bowling ball. Windex can be a great option if your ball has been mucked up by more than just oil at the lanes, but there are better homemade bowling ball cleaning options out there for you.

Can you clean a bowling ball with acetone?

A basic ball cleaner works or just go buy a gallon of acetone from the local hardware store and put that in a bottle. Once you “feel” like the ball needs a little more major work, then the proshop will give it a great scrub and resurface when needed.