Foosball Table Cleaning, Lubricating, Maintenance and Care

Proper foosball table cleaning and lubricating maintenance can greatly extend the life of a foosball table. In addition, it will increase your enjoyment of playing foosball.

Good maintenance starts with cleaning the foosball table with a good cleaner. So, clean the inside and outside of the table with a mild detergent and water. Similarly, you can mix alcohol and water and use a soft cloth rag to remove dirt, grease and grime. Most importantly, be careful not to get the playfield too wet or you can damage it. Use just a damp cloth.

For really dirty playfields and rods, we like to use CP100 pinball playfield cleaner. It dissolves old dried oil and lubricant. So, use a clean rag dampened with the CP100 cleaner everywhere there is leftover grease and dirt.

Everything needed to properly clean and lubricate your foosball table can be purchased here.

Using of a foosball table cover when the table is not in use can protect the table from dust and moisture and is a recommended accessory.

Wipe the old lubricant and dirt off the rods regularly and re-lubricate with a silicone foosball rod oil. You can use CP100 degreaser to aid in the removal of this dried dirt and grease. After that, use a light coat of silicone foosball rod lubricant when re-oiling the rods. Use a spray or bottled silicone lubricant but don’t get lubricant on the playfield, balls or handles.

We like to saturate a clean cloth with this oil and oil each rod end from this cloth. Add lubricant to the cloth as needed. Also, wipe lubricant on the inside spaces of the rod between the men to keep them shiny and rust-free.

Now is the time to clean each ball. We use a detergent and brush to scrub these balls. On tornado and other rough surfaced balls, try not to scrub so harshly as to remove this surface. That can make the balls too slippery.

Some people prefer to tie the balls inside a sock or cloth sack and run them through a cycle in the washing machine. Wash them with whites so they won’t change colors. Use whichever way you prefer and let them air dry. Replace any damaged or bad balls.

Foosball handles should not be coated with anything and left natural. Just clean with a damp cloth with detergent and water and let dry as you did the playfield. Check for damaged or loose men, bumpers, handles and stops and replace or tighten as required. Keeping everything tight and in place will ensure hard-hitting and accurate play.