Use a standard iron on a snooker table?

Taken From http://dinno.leaguerepublic.com/l/newsArticle/care_instructions_for_pool_tables.html

'Ironing the table

And finally for that pristine look, iron the table with special irons made for the purpose. There are two types of snooker table irons one which is not thermostatically controlled, which is switched on for 10 minutes then used on the table, and yes you guessed it smooth from the D to the black spot.

Also on non thermostatically controlled snooker table irons, it is advisable to test the iron on newspaper first. if the newspaper is discoloured by the iron it is too hot, let it cool for a while.

The other type of iron is thermostatically controlled and can be used whilst plugged into mains.

Practically, many establishments do not access to a dedicated table iron. You can use still a normal domestic iron to do a very good job. Turn the steam off, set it to a wool setting and use as above with the iron used sideways. It will still give good results.Give the iron a wipe when its cool and the wife will be non the wiser.

NB. DO NOT IRON THE RUBBER CUSHIONS. It damages them.'
 
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