So, you want to know how to keep your bingo machine and bingo equipment in good shape? It's not an uncommon question. In fact, we are frequently asked about the best ways to keep bingo equipment clean and running smoothly. So, below is a quick guide on how to keep your bingo equipment as clean as possible without damaging anything.
Note: Before you begin cleaning anything, make sure that your bingo equipment is turned off and unplugged.
Bingo Machines and Bingo Flashboards
For metal surfaces, use a mild soap or cleanser with a soft cloth to wipe down your bingo console and bingo flashboards . Do not use a harsh cleanser. Harsh cleansers can easily damage lettering. For additional protection you may follow-up your cleaning with an automotive style polish. For acrylic surfaces, use mild soap or cleanser with a soft cloth as well. Finally, vacuum dust from the blower regularly to clean the ball chute area.
Bingo Machine Caller Monitor Use a mild soap or window cleaner with a soft cloth. Again, it is very important that you do not use anything abrasive.
Static Treatment Bingo balls can stick together due to static over time. To counter this, every few months you should lightly spray anti-static aerosol compound over the blower base pan foam and inside the chamber of the blower. If the anti-static tinsel found surrounding the blower base pan is damaged or missing, you should consider ordering a new one.
We hope this helps. Most of our cleaning tips are pretty easy and common sense. If your bingo equipment continues to labor or act up after a proper cleaning, we recommend you call a technician to troubleshoot the problem.
