
Regular cleaning is essential if you want your pool table to look great. This will keep your pool table in great shape and make it much more fun to play on. The best way is to use a brush to accomplish this.
There are brushes available at your local billiards supplies store that can be used to clean felt pool tables. These brushes are gentle on felt and can remove dust and lint. However, if you don't want to spend too much money, you can try using a regular household brush instead. But be careful! Too many hard strokes can cause damage.
A steamer is an alternative option for cleaning the pool table surface. A steamer is useful in removing stains but can cause them to return if they are not removed. For this purpose, you can also apply a natural stain remover such as equal parts of water and white vinegar. You should let the stain dry completely before you start to work with it.
Regular felt is stronger than pool table felt so be careful not to ruin it. Typical recreational players should clean their tables at least once a week. For more serious players, a cleaner schedule is advised.

Next, clean the pockets after you have removed the stains. It's a good idea to vacuum the pockets and rails before you start to work on the felt. You will need a damp cloth, soft cloth and a vacuum crevice tool to clean them.
Use a soft, lint-free towel to clean up any stains. Avoid using paper towels. These can trap fibers that could be left on your felt.
You can also buy a spray-on solution, which will do a much better job of removing stains. You can find these products at your local hardware store, or online. These products can be substituted in the billiards supply shop.
After the cleaner has dried, use a clean, damp cloth to wipe the felt down. Be careful not to rub the stains. Use light strokes so that the felt doesn't stretch out.
The felt should be allowed to air dry on the pool table. Avoid drinking or smoking near the pool table. Chalk marks should not be left on the table.

After cleaning the table thoroughly, you can put the cues into the cue rack or cuestand. Avoid storing them in places that are too hot or humid to cause them rot.
Last but not least, you will need to clean them. This is a fairly common procedure, but it's important to be careful. Some home-based cleaning products can damage the felt because they are designed to remove stubborn grime. Protect the felt by using a specialized cleaner.