Bowls are rolled toward a target on the playing green in lawn bowls.Since this game is usually played outdoors, your bowls can get dirty.Warm water and gentle soap can be used to clean your bowls.Your bowls should bePolished regularly to maintain grip and shine.
Step 1: To clean grips, use a wooden toothpick.
The grips on the lawn bowls make it easier to hold them.If your bowls have ring or grooves, dirt can build up quickly.To remove dirt from the grips of your bowl, use a wooden skewer or toothpick.The grips should not be cleaned with a metal toothpick or skewer.This could cause problems with your bowls.
Step 2: The bowls need to be washed in hot water.
Once you have removed any dirt from the grips, you can use hot water and soap to clean your bowls.Rub the bowls with your hands to get rid of dirt.As an alternative to washing with soap and water, you can use a steam cleaner, like the ones used to clean bowling balls.
Step 3: Mineral spirits can be used to clean up dirt.
You can remove grease, dirt, and stains by wiping your bowls with a cloth soaked in mineral spirits.If you want to make sure the mineral spirits don't damage the paint on your bowls, you should do a spot test first.Mineral turpentine is also known as mineral spirits.Mineral spirits can be purchased at a hardware store.
Step 4: The bowls should be dry with a microfiber towel.
Once your bowls are clean, you can either air dry them or wipe them dry with a soft towel.You don't want to scratch up your bowls if you use a soft microfiber towel.After the bowls are dry, polish them with some bowl polish and a polishing cloth and put them in a bag or carrier.
Step 5: Get a special bowl polish.
There are a variety of bowls polishing products on the market.Purchase one of these products and apply them to your bowls to get rid of minor scratches.The use of certain bowls polishes is not allowed at some bowling greens.You should check with your venue to find out what types of polishing products are allowed.
Step 6: Use a soft polishing cloth.
Rub the polish into the surface of your bowls with a soft cloth, following the directions on the bowls polish packaging.You can either buy a specially made bowl polishing cloth or use a general purpose microfiber cloth.If there is too much polish on the bowls, you can wash it off with soap and water.Once the bowls are dry, apply the polish.
Step 7: You should polish your bowls at least once a week.
If you polish your bowls regularly, they will look better and be easier to hold.It's a good idea to Polish your bowls at least once a week or after every game.Every time you wash your bowls, you should polish them.
Step 8: If you want to remove marks or scratches, use a polishing cloth or fine steel wool.
If you want to remove marks or scratches from your bowls, you can use a polishing cloth or sleeve.You can lightly rub the area with a fine steel wool.You should polish your bowl after buffing out a mark or scratch.