Is it safe to clean the pad with water?
645775
I occasionally wash the pad with warm soapy water and then immediately tamp it dry with paper towels. So far, it has not become damaged.
645776
i don't know but ill go over to my sink where the water comes out @ 159 degrees and see uno momento. i hit with just water and its still here i didn't use soap however but the hot water did good so far 1/28/2015 8:33 PM EST. you can check back later but i think it will be OK.
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.
1811220
Yes, the pad is waterproof and can be wiped off for a quick cleaning. We haven't yet needed to take advantage of this feature, but the pad cover -- like other fabric parts -- is machine washable. (This is a really nice unit. Much sturdier than similar products from another manufacturer. We are very pleased with it. Worth the money!)
1075412
The best thing is you get a new pad with every refill bottle so with several pads I can change it when it gets dirty from each time I use the machine. You just throw dirty pads in washer and they are good as new. Rule of thumb... The cleaner the pad the better when washing your floors. It's not so much how often in time but how dirty is the floor and how large the area.
1299873
yes. just rinse with water or use the little cleaning brush that comes with it.
160888
I've experienced the staining. Recommend wiping the face of the pads wit mineral spirits before using.
1425421
Very carefully. You have to poor out access purified water from previous use, and then wipe out completely with dry paper towel. I don't wet it with water because I don't want to risk breaking the unit, so I wipe clean every time. The color of the unit gets stained from the oils, so getting it back to its original color won't happen, but that's ok. This method should clean the unit pretty effectively.
2136626
You are welcome. I just ordered another pad, so I don't have to rinse it out mid-way through the mopping. Love this mop!
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.
550394
I don't think the pads are meant to be cleaned. I've run mine the past three summers and haven't had any issues with odor or calcium deposits. When the pads wear out (eventually) I'll replace them. But since they hang outside the resivour of water, they dry pretty quickly when the pump is not running.
823389
Use the water drops on the pads before use. Remove them slowly and place the clear plastic "covers" back onto the pads. As someone else stated, we keep them in a sealed plastic bag. We still are using the "Mouse" and pads from an older Hi-Dow unit we have had for at least 10 years. Hope this helps.
1179783
You don't have to clean the pads after every use. What works for me in terms of prolonging the life of the pads is to use a baby wipe and wet it with isopropyl alcohol and use it to clean the pads. You'll want to make sure that you have sufficient alcohol on the wipe to prevent any sticking. Once you have cleaned the pads just let the alcohol evaporate from the pad.
828321
yes and no. I rinse clean everything except the bio media which I rinse in tank water ONLY. The pads are all reusable so just rinse them clean and reuse. The carbon is also reusable until it starts to either clog or change color.
443271
Yes, I usually just wipe it off with a damp cloth. I've also used slightly soapy water with a cloth to clean it as well. It's been really durable so far and my dog is a bit on the slobbery side!
1574920
I think it will work fine. I think cleaning the applicator pad after use just removes any dirt particles trapped in the pad. Cleaning it is best, but unless your floors are really dirty, it probably doesn't hurt much not to clean it. Of course, you can clean it later, even after it has dried. I think it will be fine that way.
720911
Not at all. I've had a few of these over the years, the 1 I have now, and all others, never a smell issue. That being said, the pad is not removable/washable. If someone sweats or has pets I can see it might pick up odors. Mine smells fine, I just checked :-)
989400
Mine has lasted for months (although I've only used this pad about 3-4 times). If you use a pad cleaner immediately following every use in warm water and let it air dry, it should last until it falls apart.