How do you wash the pads - what cycle? And do you use fabric softener? Can you wash these pads with other clothing?
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I wash with towels, cold water and bleach. I use dryer balls or dryer sheets. They are holding up really well.
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I use delicate cycle, warm water. No, I don't use fabric softener, just regular detergent. They seem pretty tough and could probably be washed in a regular cycle. I never put them in with regular clothing due to the Bona chemical that is used. Might not do anything, but I don't take the chance. I wash them sometimes with the rags used to dry out the bathtub or things I use to clean up spots on the carpet.
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I just wash them on the normal cycle with my dark cloths. I also put them in the dryer. I don't use fabric softener so I can't help ya there.
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I wash them on the gentle cycle with my dusting cloths and other floor pads that I use in my basement and set it at extra heavy soil. I use cold water, no fabric softener. I never put them in with regular clothing or anything other than cleaning rags.
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Yes they wash really well I just put them in the washer with my other cleaning towels I use oxyclean and detergent but no softener. I haven't had it long enough to show any wear. I bought extra pad when I purchased the machine so I always have a clean pad. Jo Ann
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I always use fabric softener in the rinse cycle and dry in dryer, they came out soft and wrinkle free.
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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.
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I have not washed them, but if I were to, I'd put them in a mesh bag (lingerie bag) and wash them cold/cold on gentle or handwash cycle with very little detergent and lay them flat to dry.
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I do use a little Clorox (1/2 cup) when I wash them. The label says DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER. I don't even put in a dryer sheet.
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Hi! I wash these at least twice in a row on heavy duty. The first time through I wash them with laundry detergent and some bleach. The second time through I wash them with just detergent. Sometimes I even wash them a third time with just detergent. I don't think my washer smells from it. The only thing I've experienced is that the pads smell if I only wash them once.
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Put in the washing machine on a hot wash/warm or cold rinse. Then spread it out on the counter to dry. Don't put it in the dryer. I use 4 or 5 of them every week and I wash them this way. Don't go overboard with your detergent and they will be perfect! It is best to NOT wash them with anything else!
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I have washed these pads several times and they retain shape. Hand washing vs washing machine would be gentler on the pads and I believe they would be fine if you decided to have them washed by hand instead. Lay flat to dry would be my suggestion! Hope that helps!
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I actually did put them in the washer and they were fine. Do NOT put them in the dryer. Or you make soak them in warm water with fabric detergent. Rinse well and Air dry.
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I think if they become dirty you might be able to wash them, but I do not think their intended purpose is to provide fabric softening in a washer. They are balls of wool that bounce around in the dryer to keep the clothes separated. I'm not sure how useful they would be in a washer.
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Hello all,As a seller of these pads we recommend that you wash and dry them prior to use. They will fluff up once put through a cycle which will help with some of the minor issues you might have. Thank you all for your purchases. We truly appreciate your business.
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I have some similar cloths I bought elsewhere and I got ripped off but they also said don't dry with fabric softener. So I'll remember, I wash them in my regular wash, with the usual underwear, sox, etc. But I put them in a lingerie bag so I notice them when I'm putting things in the dryer. When I see them, I immediately put them aside and hang them on a rack to dry. And I think these are like mine so they take little time to dry. Hope this might help!
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I plan on trying to wash it in washing machine and yes prob on the gentle cycle- but haven't yet - others claim to have and I'll soon find out as well. But was told do not use fabric softner - since it is microfiber.
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I wash the mop pads in the washing machine with other cleaning rags etc. Bleach and laundry detergent can be used but not softener. I have been using the same 3 pads since I bought the Bissell. I change them each time I do a floor. For example if I use one to steam clean my livingroom wood floor, then I use another to do my family room wood floor. I use the third one to do my bathrooms and then I wash and dry them for the next time I use them. I have owned the steam cleaner for about 6 months and this has worked for me. The pads are fine. I will probably purchase more after a year. I hope this is useful for you. I wash the mop pads in the washing machine with other cleaning rags etc. Bleach and laundry detergent can be used but not softener. I have been using the same 3 pads since I bought the Bissell. I change them each time I do a floor. For example if I use one to steam clean my livingroom wood floor, then I use another to do my family room wood floor. I use the third one to do my bathrooms and then I wash and dry them for the next time I use them. I have owned the steam cleaner for about 6 months and this has worked for me. The pads are fine. I will probably purchase more after a year. I hope... » Read More I wash the mop pads in the washing machine with other cleaning rags etc. Bleach and laundry detergent can be used but not softener. I have been using the same 3 pads since I bought the Bissell. I change them each time I do a floor. For example if I use one to steam clean my livingroom wood floor, then I use another to do my family room wood floor. I use the third one to do my bathrooms and then I wash and dry them for the next time I use them. I have owned the steam cleaner for about 6 months and this has worked for me. The pads are fine. I will probably purchase more after a year. I hope this is useful for you. « Show Less
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Hi...yes the pads are washable & my guess is their going to last for awhile as they are pretty strong and durable. I did buy extra's because I have a lot of floors to clean and didn't want to be cleaning the whole house with just two pads. I am still very happy with my machine... I hope this helps.
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Brian, I've tried soaking the pads in warm soapy water to loosen some of the dirt before I wash them in cold water. I think the pads say "do not use bleach". I finally got so frustrated that I ordered new pads because they seem to be impossible to clean after a couple of uses. If you hear from anyone else, I'd be interested in their results.Thanks,Stephanie Kentala