subject: Ping Pong Tables: Care And Maintenance [print this page] Will it not be a great plan to open your children's eyes to various fun pursuits other than video and computer games? Most parents are usually concerned about their children's growth mentally and physically as computer and video games are linked to obesity, odd interpersonal behavior and reduced intellectual development. A good idea that's been used by many is to make use of recreational activities which will be enjoyed by the family as a diversion from these games. For instance, families can go malling or picnicking on parks each weekend. They could also share an activity at home for example competitions in table tennis, mentally stimulating games, scrabble as well as other board and table games. If you have already been doing that together with your children, you would want to ensure that the ping pong tables or the chess and scrabble boards are being cleaned and taken care of.
Nothing is worth less than a dollar these days, well in terms of things like game tables and boards at least, so you would have to keep them clean and well maintained to keep them usable for a long time. You could keep the table in some corner and the next thing you know it is all dirty and almost ready for the trash. It could also be that some food particles is stuck in the surface making it dirty and totally unsuitable for games. Sometimes, other factors could make the tables look like they are in less perfect condition than the last time you used them so it is time that you begin cleaning them.
For your ping pong tables or other game tables, it is important that you use a cleaning agent that is safe for your tables. Wooden fixtures tend to react to harsh chemicals and that will make things worse. Instead of complicating things, making it seem that you are ruining the table even more, watch out for contraindications.
It'll be best that you are just to clean the surface of the table using damp cloth because it really is plain and smooth. Take care not to scratch the surface too because once the paint or the glossy finish will probably be peeled, the table will be completely wrecked! You need to make sure that you are going to take extra care on your desk surface as this is where problems commonly stem- a small scratch and the problem will become greater.
See to it as well that you are not going to miss out the nets and other details of the ping pong tables. They have to be thoroughly cleaned too. As for the nets, the laundry is the best refuge. You would have to make sure that it is soaked in detergent for a few minutes and just rinse it well with water. You could also use the damp cloth for your paddle or racket and ping pong balls.
With all of these, you'll be sure that the tables and other equipments are clean and being looked after and in the long run your kids would certainly value the tables all the more. With appropriate care, it would last long enough for your grandchildren to use them!
