Towels and pads

[mattmann]

Another newby question that I’m sure is out there but I’m going to ask and apologize for the repetitiveness. What’s the best way to care for buffer pads and microfiber towels?? I bought some pad cleaner but I don’t want to buy a $200 machine for them. Is there a way t just soak them and clean them? What’s the best way for towels?? I want my microfibers to stay nice and plush and not get knotted up and nasty. Thanks in advance!!


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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Lots of information on the store side on the proper handling of pads and towels.
Microfiber Care Guide, Clean Cobra Microfiber Towels, Applicators & Tools with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent. Clean & dry microfiber

When washing in the washer, keep towels, foam pads, and microfiber pads separated.

[mattmann]

Thanks Mike!!!


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[custmsprty]

I spray mine with an apc and tossem in the washing machine with 3d towel kleen

[mwoywod]

OPC 3:1 is fantastic for removing polish, paint residue, waxes, and sealants from pads.

3D Towel Kleen 4:1 is a great option for cleaning pads as well (although it is a little bit overkill if I'm not trying to remove waxes and sealants from pads)

clean microfiber towels in warm/hot water and a dedicated microfiber detergent OR free & clear detergent. Dry on low heat.

[miniSguy]

I spray mine with an apc and tossem in the washing machine with 3d towel kleen

This works for me, too. Pads and towels. I pre-soak soiled towels for 24 hours in APC, that helps with any stains.

[mattmann]

Would apc be the same as a degreaser? Do you dilute the apc and soak or are you spraying them getting them real wet?? Sorry for all the questions!!


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[Finick]

Would apc be the same as a degreaser? Do you dilute the apc and soak or are you spraying them getting them real wet?? Sorry for all the questions!!


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I just spray real gross towels with APC or degreaser diluted at what I normally use those products at.

Getting them fairly wet and then just agitating the towel by rubbing it together is usually enough to get them 80-85% of the way clean.

Then I’ll wring out the towel and either throw it right into the wash if I’m doing a load of towels, or set it out to dry and then throw it into the hamper and wash it at a later date.

If I was dealing with a larger volume of towels often, I’d probably have a small bucket with degreaser diluted in it and just toss gross towels into there and deal with it once enough piled up.


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[Rock72]

Can’t you just soke the pads with dawn, and after that rinsing iT with water..??


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[Eldorado2k]

TBO cleaning polish & compound off pads can be done with plain water from the sink. Seriously, if you simply do it within the same day of using the pads they’ll come completely clean with just running water.

The only time you need any sort of cleaner for them is if you choose to be lazy and let them sit overnight or longer or you’ve got some type of AIO or sealant or wax on them. And when it comes to those pads good luck getting those completely off. 9 times out of 10 you’ll never get them fully back to how they were because they’ll be stained the color of the AIO. The only AIO that I’m aware of that doesn’t stain pads is Meguiars D166.

I never leave pads soaking in cleaner overnight or anything like that... I don’t throw them in the washing machine either.