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Cleaning a leather basketball

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Bruce, Dec 21, 2007.

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Member

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    Hey guys

    I bought one of the official nba leather balls when they went on sale during that new ball faze. I was just wondering if I can use water to clean it or if I need some kind of special leather cleaner or something. I know some of you guys have been around since before there were synthetic balls so someone ought to know.
     
  2. BroadwayBelm

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    windex.



    i'm kidding.



    maybe?
     
  3. dntrwl

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    Soap and water pretty much will do it. Just don't soak it in water, use a rag or something then dry it off quickly.
     
  4. CDogg

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    toothpaste?
     
  5. baytownson

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    Why do you want to clean a basketball?
     
  6. BroadwayBelm

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    because the player's hands are sweaty and dirty and it creates a bouncing blotch of vargal plague....
     
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    dishwasher.
     

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