Best Ways To Brighten Up Your Poker Chips

September 4, 2009 6:11 pm admin Recreation and Sports

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Our poker chips are raked and handled by everyone at the table, tossed from one side to the other, and passed from one hand to the next. You can’t even imagine the things they pickup from food and beverage particles to body oils from your hands, yuk. As you would imagine, poker chips will start to change in appearance after constant exposure to these conditions. Body oils and food particles will turn any poker chip into a dirty little token that no one will want to pick up.

When your poker chips begin to offend your senses, it is definitely time for a cleaning. Below I’ve listed a few guidelines to follow when cleaning your poker chips without causing any damage to them. Of course, it’s your preference on how you clean them. I need to point out that these suggestions don’t apply to antique chips. When cleaning vintage chips you need to seek out a qualified professional.

Even though the cleaning supplies you can use might seem limitless, when it comes to poker chips we can considerably narrow it down. The cleanser you choose must posses three very important properties before you even consider it for use. To keep from damaging your poker chips, you’ll need to make your choice wisely.

The following three crucial tests must be passed when making your decision on a cleanser.

Excessive Grime Buildup: The cleaning solution is able to remove body oils and excessive food particles.

Does Not Remove The Ink: You want to make sure the cleanser isn’t so harsh that it removes the ink from your poker chips. That’s the last thing you’d need.

Leaves Your Chips Hydrated: This might sound strange but poker chips need a certain level of moisture in them or they will become brittle. Rubbing alcohol and similar agents can dissolve the ink and leave your chips dry.

Some of the cleaners veteran poker players use to clean their poker chips are Sterling Magic, Armor All Multi-Purpose Cleaner and dishwashing detergent. If you decide to use Armor All, make sure you use the multi-purpose cleaner and not Armor All tire cleaner or any of the other Armor All products cause these will damage your chips. Quick ‘n’ Brite is another popular cleaner you can use.

If you use any of the mentioned cleaners, your poker chips will take on new life without any damaging side effects..

A very soft cotton towel and/or a baby’s soft bristled toothbrush are always best to use when cleaning your poker chips.. You want to make sure you take extra care to protect the center design of the chip. Place your thumb over the center design and use the soft toothbrush to clean the outer edges of the chip. Be sure to rinse your poker chips in a bowl of water and then dry them with the soft cotton towel.

Dip your poker chips in baby oil after you’re done cleaning them to restore their luster and add that extra shine.

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