How to Soak a Bowling Ball in Hot Water

You may notice that new bowling balls hook and carry much better than older, more used bowling balls do. This is not necessarily because of the quality of the newer ball, but because of its clean surface that older balls do not necessarily retain. According to BowlingBasics.com, it is important to properly clean your bowling ball after every use to retain the performance edge of new bowling balls.

Things You'll Need

  • Bowling ball
  • 5 gallon bucket
  • 3 gallons of warm tap water
  • 1/2 cup dish soap
  • Towel
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Pour 1/2 cup of dish soap into a 5 gallon bucket.

    • 2

      Fill the 5 gallon bucket with 3 gallons of warm tap water.

    • 3

      Place the bowling ball into the bucket of soapy, warm water. Allow the ball to soak for 10 minutes.

    • 4

      Remove the bowling ball from the water and place on a towel.

    • 5

      Examine the bowling ball for desired cleanliness and surface texture.

    • 6

      Empty the dirty water from the bucket by pouring the water down a drain.

    • 7

      Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until your desired cleanliness of the bowling ball is achieved.

    • 8

      Dry your bowling ball thoroughly using the towel, or allow to air dry.