Never wash the basketball with water as it will be damaged.

1. Basketball is an outdoor sports item, so do not rinse it with water when cleaning, as the leather surface will easily crack. First, we need to wet the rag with water and then wipe the dust on the ball surface.

2. Spray a little detergent on the rag, apply it evenly, and then gently wipe the surface of the basketball to remove stains and stubborn dirt on the surface of the basketball.

3. Scrub the gaps and surface of the basketball carefully and try to remove most of the stains. The gaps of the basketball need to be wiped gently. If you use too much force, the leather surface will easily open.

4. Clean the rag and wipe the basketball again. Moisten the rag again with water, wipe off the detergent, and then use a dry rag to dry the basketball.

Extended information:

Basketball maintenance:

1. Do not touch water

Water is the natural enemy of any basketball, so you need to pay attention to it. Don't let the basketball get wet, and don't play in the rain. This may shorten the life of the basketball, or cause internal damage. In addition, a wet basketball can easily become glued.

2. Do not expose it to the sun

After playing, wipe the surface of the ball with a cloth. Do not wash it with water and store it in a cool and dry place.

3. Inflate correctly

Use a special air needle to moisten it, then slowly insert the ball nozzle to inflate. It is forbidden to use a high-pressure air pump to inflate directly. The air pressure should be between 7-9 pounds. Over-inflation will cause the basketball to bulge and deform.

Test method: On a flat hard surface, the basketball falls freely from a height of 1.8 meters (lower part of the basketball). The rebound height should be between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters (upper part of the basketball), which is normal.

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia: Basketball