How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

[Jess159]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

i just rinse mine with tap water and squeeze all the product out until its clean and hang it outside on the clothesline. I've used my 2-pack hand applicator pads about 4 or 5 times now.

[Jarhead0754]

That's y they keep the old threads. So the question doesn't get asked over and over but still does. Also u can find ur answer faster if u just search thru them. I do hate when someone bumps an old thread with some nonsense. It's ok if ur adding info to it but just to add useless knowledge like " that was awesome" or whatever is a bit annoying. Otherwise I think not enuf people use them enuf cuz they're to lazy.

[cmoney408]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

Dude...check the last time someone posted in this thread. Almost a year ago.

its never too late to learn how to clean your pads!

[ziggo99]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

Dude...check the last time someone posted in this thread. Almost a year ago.

[JohanD]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

I have three of the megs foam applicators and two of the megs MF applicators. The applicator that came with the NXT 2.0 paste usually stays in the tin. I always put it back in the tin when i'm done with it. I need to remember to wash that applicator, too!

[Lexus Guy04]

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I use an APC Booster Concentrate undiluted from time to time when needed and when my microfiber towels are super dirty or when they have a lot of wax buildup. But personally, Micro-Restore detergent is BY FAR the best thing I have ever used to make my microfibers clean and plush like they were when they were new. It is available at AutoGeek although I have been trying to get Rick to carry it at ADS.

[Tom Weed]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

I'm telling you.....it makes them like new!
You might need to do a second rinse. Depends on your washer.

Thanks Justin,
I will have to give that a try next time as well...

[Justin Murphy]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

Never thought to try APC to do the towels. Will have to try this next time. Thanks for the tip.

I'm telling you.....it makes them like new!
You might need to do a second rinse. Depends on your washer.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

Never thought to try APC to do the towels. Will have to try this next time. Thanks for the tip.

[Justin Murphy]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

Oh yeah,
The difference between using and not using APC in the wash is night and day.
My drying towels came back to life acting like new. I guess the APC removes any waxes and dirt that are binding the fibers together.

[Justin Murphy]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

I always pre-rinse my pads on site so nothing dries in them. This can be done in old wash water. When I get home, I rinse them out with warm water. I then use APC at 10:1 on them. I let them sit for about 15 minutes. Rinse out and I use only the spin cycle in my washer to get the water out. I let them air dry to finish off.

As for MF towels, keep them seperated. Glass towels don't go with interior dressing towels. The best detergent I've found for towels (and home) is Arm & Hammer's Concentrate. Inexpensive and cleans. I add 1/2 cup of non-dilute APC for a large wash.......less for smaller washes. I do this with warm water. I let them sit for about 10 minutes after they've washed for 5 minutes. I then let them finish. I dry on LOW heat........they may be damp when I get them out. That's ok with me. Dryer's high heat can kill a towel........I've learned the hard way.

These methods may seem extensive but I'm still using towels that are 3 years old.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

Lot's of great nuggets of information can be found in the below forums...

Hot Topics
How To Articles


And here's a list of some of our most popular threads...

List 'O Links 2.0

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

I use both hand applicators and machine applicators and would to clean them after each use.

Meguiar's recently introduced a new series of machine foam pads that can be washed in a normal washing machine, click on the pictures for more information,

Washable 7" Soft Buff 2.0 Foam Pads




As for our other foam pads Meguiar's doesn't recommend washing them but here's two threads on the topic of how to clean foam buffing pads. Both of these threads can be found in our How To Articles forum.

How to clean Meguiar's foam buffing pads
Cleaning Your Pad On The Fly

Here's Cisco from one of our recent Saturday Detailing Classes learning how to clean a pad on the fly

[HealthyCivic]

Re: How to wash wax applicator pads and polishing cloths?

I made a thread just like this not too long ago where people recommended Dawn Power Dissolver/hand wash first and then throwing them into the machine wash. Worked for me.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Mr. Boogie

Here you go... from our Hot Topics forum.

Washing Microfiber Polishing Cloths - Laundry


The thread is 5 pages long so chances are good everything you ever wanted to know about washing cloths and applicator pads is addressed in this thread.