does soap reduce the life of the pad
616562
My wife uses these pads for a custom guinea pig cage . She purchased some pads earlier than these also . The cage has a wooden floor & nothing has seeped through the pads . She changes the pads every other day & washes them just as often . The pads are holding up well & weve had them since december 2014 & some before that .
616563
The product should be cleaned as per instructions. "When cleaning is necessary, simply throw in the washing machine on regular cycle with hot water and one ounce of chlorine bleach to sanitize." Mine have been fine using this method.
616564
No. I wash mine once a week with Tide and a cap full of bleach and they are as good as the day we bought them. We have 4 pads and I use 2 a week, one in the utility room and one in the hot tub room. My 2 chihuahuas only use them occasionally, (like when it's raining) because they don't like to get wet, LOL. But they get washed every week. I don't use any fabric softener (it says on instructions not to). Hope this helps.
2141523
Actually putting a pea sized circle of water on the pad (with unit turned OFF) and rubbing it in is exactly how you can reactivate the stickiness to prolong the use of the pads rather than buying new ones right away. I have used one for over 11 years and have always done this - in fact it is what my instructions say to do.
1955900
The soap nuts aren't sudsy, yes, they stay in the machine during the rinse cycle. I don't use them anymore. After many uses I didn't see a noticeable difference.
1350599
I spray the resistance pads with WD-40. The pads also last longer that way. My 2 cents.
1197366
No the insides are wiped off. I am thinking u should not use soap either just wet paper towels
2119909
The pads should last for many years. Any lint the Buffer Bit gives off goes away after the first couple of uses. Try washing the pads first if this is a problem.
1123943
Yes, after the blood is cleaned up. Otherwise you would be changing the pad often.
1492412
I have not used the pads long enough to know. I rinse them out after each use and let them dry. I switch off from one to another.
884830
to expand on your question: i'm now using less than a quarter of a cup in a top loading machine with warm or hot water and will probably cut back some more. i like using real soap flakes rather than detergent but it's expensive.
1043789
+Yes. Once the pad on turns white (has a white dot or white bloYes. The pad is considered done/used once a white blotch appears on the center of the pad. The pad will continue to be effective until than. I find I get about the same amount of time for the "cell" as I do for the pad..(about 12 hours of use).
146847
I usually soak the pad in warm soapy water and rinse several times, then throw in the wash with rags and other similar stuff.
1780922
I think you meant this question for the manufacturer. But I do not ever use water. I have been using this with the Bona pad for 9 years on my floor. After I finish my floors I remove the pad and machine washdry and it's ready for the next time.
1998927
From my experience it wasn't very compatible with soap. It quit working after about 3 months. Pass on this one. Not worth the money.
2223795
It all depends how often you use it. I'm currently using the original pads and I use it weekly . It just needs washing and it's good as new .
2086787
I find it easy to use a soapy sponge with abrasive side to firmly but somewhat gently scrub both sides of the screen and outer ring. Handle is washed as well. This soap scrub action seems to remove all grease residue. A thorough rinse and then allow the implement to air dry - I hang it on a cup hook. Works for me. By the way, my dishwasher is my hands!!!
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If you use blue dawn soap in your wash machine and it has a warranty your warranty will be voided. If it doesn't have a warranty then dawn away. IT does work but we just had a cloth diapering seminar and that was one of the things they were stressing in the laundry section. My partner makes our laundry soap and often adds vinegar to the loads to help.
300867
I believe it helps the pads last longer, but sadly will not replace getting new pads. that...I believe will still have to be done.. But it does work!! I believe it will only give you a couple extra weeks, but that to me is still a savings.