Foam washmitts and Foam pads

[RandyD]

Can these be put in a washing machine and dryer using laundry detergent or microfiber detergent?

[Porsche Pilot]

I wouldnt trust the pads in the washer and dryer. I would be worried about the velcro backings delaminating. APC and wash em out.

[maximus20895]

I've heard several people putting LC pads in the washer or dryer, but you always take that chance. It's up to you :props:

[ScubaCougr]

YMMV, but I'm washing about 6 CCS and HT pads used in today's detail and a bucket full of MF's right now. I find it takes 2-3 washings with APC then unscented regular detergent for them to come clean.

Then the pads get rolled into a thick terry towel to squeeze out the remaining water, and air dry.

[jamesn184]

Invest in a pad cleaner?
I use the xmt pad cleaner then put them on the polisher and run it for a few seconds to get rid of the excess water

[Bates Detailing]

I wash my waffle pads all the time now...... and tumble dry or toss them on the Makita and slowly turn it up to 5 or 6 - if you turn it up instantly your pad will sling off the machine - Im guessing the water weight throws it off. I use Arm and Hammer with oxy clean detergent - works great.

[RandyD]

Thanks everyone!