How do you safely clean the pads to prolong their use?
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This is the answer I received straight from Omron Customer Service..."After 8-10 uses please make sure you rinse the pads with cool water, let them air dry, and place them in the freezer over night. This will help with the adhesive on the pads."
877452
No, I just washed the pads as instuctions state, after use. Then put them back in original packaging, and kept in fridge. Refrigeration isn't necessary, but its soothing. Hth
419225
I would wash them in the sink with soap and water. I wouldn't take the chance of ruining the gel pads in the washer with all that agitation.
1145213
Just use them one load after another. That way they are already soaked and ready to suds. Every time they dry out they have to be re-soaked a bit before putting them in a load. To extend the life, pull them out before the rinse cycle. This also assures better rinsing too.
1661214
2 pads can with and we wash them in the washer after every use. However you could probably rinse them.
2044554
I only remove and wash when the pads look really dirty. I always vacuum good prior to cleaning the floors so my pads do not get that dirty often.
805925
I don't use it outside, I use them only inside so they don't get sweaty, and I have had a pair for 5-6 years and have never replaced the pads, the more you use them, the foam will deteriorate. I keep them in a pouch to stay clean and dry. but you can replace them in a bulk pack on Amazon.
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Second one. You can buy a pad or wet Swiffer-type cloths, which I wash with dishwashing soap, add vinegar for cleaning, and reuse. It does a very good job.
1179781
I use alcohol towels to clean the pads after every use before repositioning the plastic covers!
644541
I did not see any instructions for cleaning, so I assume they want you to buy replacements. Since they are foam, i simply rinse mine out in warm water, towel dry them, and allow to air dry. That seems to work fine.
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I received 3-hard floor cleaners 1-hard wood floor polisher 1-carpet stain scrubber 1-carpet cleaning padPads are suppose to be rinsed right after use before you wash them in the washer.The manual states they will need replaced after 20 uses.
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I own a home cleaning business and use these all the time. I have washed the pads hundreds of times and they still work very well.
79078
The pads last a really long time. I generally toss mine after they start looking grungy. You can buy refills at a few places. You won't need many.
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I have had my bissell for 2 years and have same pads - I wash and bleach on HOT water cycle. Let them air dry - and do not use any softner or dryer sheets if you dry. They may look kind of dingy (cause they clean so well) - but they still clean as well as the first day of use.
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I never cleaned or replaced them and used it for about four months fairly hard. I did not need it any more and sold it to a friend who uses it and still works great with origanl pads. It is a great product and would suggest it.
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My heavy days are very heavy and I usually go through 4-5 sometimes less. I have other resuable pads in my supply for heavier days, they are longer. When I'm done with one I rinse it in the sink and put it in my soaker pot. It a little jar I have with a small amount of detergent and water for the pads to soak in before I wash them in a load. When I wash them I put them in a lingerie bag and wash on cold regular cycle and hang to dry. Don't use fabric softener on them.
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I have two of these and the filter pads are rinse and reuse sponge only type. I have pushed them down and added biohome filter media. I might cut them in half to make more room. You could also purchase filter floss/polyester quilt batting and cut it to shape to add an additional layer or layers. The more types of filter layers the better the cleaning.