[header] How to clean a bowling ball [title] Prevent the buildup of oil for easier cleaning. [step] When the oil is fresh on your ball, it'll be easiest to wipe away. Wipe your ball after every game to maintain its condition. 
Keep a ball towel with your bowling gear for this purpose, and change it out after every time you play so oil doesn't build up on the cloth and transfer again to the ball. [substeps] Your ball towel, ideally, should be a lint free, microfiber cloth.