cleaning hi tech applicator pads

[MTBPATH]

how do most people wash and clean the hi tech applicator pads?

the round yellow ones.
I know there are lots of thread on washing MF, WW, duo fiber glass towel, terry towels, and I guess its preference and what works best for you.
is it okay to put the glass duo fiber with white super plush terry towels?
thanks.

[gb387]

I toss mine in the washing machine with my 100% Cotton Terry Towels then on to the dryer for a short time and let air dry the rest of the way.

[Beercan31]

I try not to post product here that are NON Meguiar's but i need to break the rule.

For cleaning Applicator pads, polishing/cutting Pads, Micro fibers i first soak them in a warm solution of DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator then throw them in to the washing machine. as of yet i have not found a product that brakes down Waxes, Polymers or sealants as fast this product.

DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator

[Pete-FWA]

Mine get machine washed along with terry towels, regular detergent, then air dried

No problems with damage or residual polish and wax in them

[sneek]

lol i dont wash them i'm way to lazy!
i know a whole saler that sells 5 packs of 4 to me for really cheap

Beercan31: that product looks good i may give it a try for my polishing pads, but i don't know because they have the fixed backing plates

[rhema83]

I've been using dishwashing detergent (for handwashing, not machine), usually AJAX, in warm water, with great results. It breaks down product buildup and makes the pads like new again.

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Originally posted by rhema83
I've been using dishwashing detergent (for handwashing, not machine), usually AJAX, in warm water, with great results. It breaks down product buildup and makes the pads like new again.

Same here,hand dishwashing liquid with warm water,then I air-dry.

[BigLeegr]

I have a container with a snap-on lid that I put water and dish soap in. I then throw my little pads in there and close the lid. Every so often I give it a good shake. This gives lots of dwell time to emulsify the residue. Then, when I'm running low on pads I rinse out the ones that were soaking. So far my pads have come out clean without much work.

[FromThisSoil]

I had a bunch after I was done and just threw them in the washing machine on normal and warm with some Tide and they came out good as new...

[SL1CK]

I hand washed mine too (MF), but with Tide detergent. It didn't do anything to my skin but leave my with a sticky soapy residue. I'm sorta reluctant to do that again. I then threw it in the dryer on "Fluff Air" and let it dry. I meant to let it air dry some (you know how air drying hardens things up a bit) and then throw it in the dryer to rejuvenate its fluffiness.

[YukonG]

I hand wash mine with Dawn also. I find that by applying the soap to 2 pads and them rubbing them together, it really makes cleaning them fast and simple. I then rinse them off, ring them out, and let them air dry on top of a cotton towel.

[93civic_sedan]

I hand wash mine with a little of my car wash (NXT), I use a small brush and then rinse well. After that they sit wrapped p in paper towels for about 24 hours. Then into storage.

[OPA1]

I'm with you Ukyon. Been washing them like that for some time now.

ED

[kboxer]

I use good old dawn. It is a natural degreaser. Also do it by hand. Works great to get waxes off your hands and grease from working on cars. Better than gojo and all that stuff, plus ot doesent dry your hands out real bad.

[fuzzydd]

handwash with laundry detergent + warm water
i cant seem to get good results by machine