Wash pad care

[chops1sc]

I just wanted to share my wash pad care process. I've had this pad for over a year and I noticed it started looking rough. I always wash my pads with my regular laundry after each use and about every 2 months or so I brush them out with a dog hair brush. This particular pad hasn't been brushed out in about 6 months, lol!

 

F42AF490-751E-4C63-9922-92DE8AA136BE by Chris Dunlap, on Flickr

Edited July 21, 2017 by chops1sc

[Mariner]

Wow that's a huge difference! I, of course, just bought 3 new pads yesterday. Wish I'd seen this first lol.

[chops1sc]

It's always good to have backup!

[Ricky Bobby]

Yep I do the same to mine about every 6 months! Keeps them fluffy and looking great!

 

Also do it on the merino wool mitt if you have it - nice part about the wool mitt is it doesn't shed at all!

[avimore]

Great idea, thanks for sharing.

[Ls1transam]

Thanks for sharing! I need to do this.

[1911A1]

Great timing I was just about to search to see if the wash pad could handle going through the washer.Thanks for the info.

[DREWBUSH]

I dont think it will help this pad. Thanks Carmax for the indestructable tire gel you slathered on my tires. Wouldnt even come off with APC. So used the mitt. 

[LT1xL82]

Spray it with a good amount of MFB&R diluted 3:1. It just might save that pad. 

[Mariner]

I'd throw that in the can and buy another one. 10" Pads on sale right now for $7.99.

[DREWBUSH]

I tried soaking it in APC and water 3 times. each time working it over like Rocky on a side of ribs. All it got was the water dirtier and the crap just stayed. 

 

 I did buy a new pad during the last MB special. This one is saved for grungy wheels and fender liners. No reason to throw something away that can still scrub the out of site plastic trim. 

[red94chev]

I would invest in some of the new tire and rubber cleaner after that, wow.

[DREWBUSH]

I would invest in some of the new tire and rubber cleaner after that, wow.

I actually got it in the last MB special last month. I will be trying it out on my Tundra that just sits in the driveway collecting dust. That ones going to need a full  full detail. I honestly cant remember the last time I even washed it. And the last time it was detailed, was probably 5 years ago (shh, dont tell anybody that). I will probably try and due a write up on it when I get to it in the next month. 

[ryannn_a]

I just wanted to share my wash pad care process. I've had this pad for over a year and I noticed it started looking rough. I always wash my pads with my regular laundry after each use and about every 2 months or so I brush them out with a dog hair brush. This particular pad hasn't been brushed out in about 6 months, lol!

What dog hair brush do you use? Do you think you could share a link please.

[chops1sc]

Very similar to this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Lil-Pals-W6202-Slicker-Brush/dp/B000O39TE6/ref=sr_1_13?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1479834158&sr=1-13&keywords=dog+brush

[avimore]

I just wanted to share my wash pad care process. I've had this pad for over a year and I noticed it started looking rough. I always wash my pads with my regular laundry after each use and about every 2 months or so I brush them out with a dog hair brush. This particular pad hasn't been brushed out in about 6 months, lol!

 

 

Thought this was a great idea so I tried it out on my Wash Pads.  Even though they've only gone through a few washes after about a month, they were starting to feel rough so I thought I would get a head start on maintenance:

 

 

Thanks again for the tip.

Edited December 2, 2016 by avimore

[chops1sc]

You're welcome! I used to just spray my wash pads off with the hose and hang to dry but I noticed some tiny leaf fragments and other debris would get caught in the nap. Since then I wash and dry them after each use. Having 4 pads ensures that I will always have a clean and fluffy pad everytime.

[Ricky Bobby]

Brush your pads once every year keeps them in the clear

[bkolowski111]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I just so happen to have a brush like that laying around the house.

[chops1sc]

Updated the picture.

[EXME]

Thanks for the tip!