15" black cleaning pad x 1
See below for a guide to which buffing pads you may need for the job
Black
The standard stripping pad, for heavy duty wet stripping of emulsion polish.
You can't effectively use any other colour for stripping (Expect the Emerald, above) and you must use this wet. If you use this pad dry you will damage floors.
Use with slow speed Scrubbing Machine. 100-200 rpm. (You cannot effectively strip polish with a high speed machine)
Green
Green is the colour for wet scrubbing/cleaning. It can be used to "knock-back" polish before re-coating.
Perfect for deep cleaning, however you mustn't use this dry. Don't use on polished floors, unless you want to remove polish. That said, green is no good for stripping polish, it's not aggressive enough for that.
Ideal for use on a Scrubber Dryer for cleaning a heavily soiled or hard to clean floor
Use with slow speed Scrubbing Machine or Scrubber Dryer. 100-200 rpm.
Blue
Often overlooked, when floor cleaning pads are talked about. Half way between Green and Red it is a Polishing and cleaning pad. A very useful pad.
Perfect for spray cleaning a polished floor with heavy scuff marks. Ideal for school corridors. Also can be used for scrubbing/cleaning delicate floors where you might be nervous of using Green.
Use with slow or high speed Cleaning Machine or Scrubber Dryer 100-400 rpm.
Red
Red is best know as a spray cleaning pad. It polishes and cleans at the same time.
It's a mild floor cleaning pad. Often recommended for use by flooring manufacturers on a Scrubber Dryer as there is no risk of it damaging the floor or coating.
Not aggressive enough for scrubbing.
Use with slow or high speed Cleaning Machine or Scrubber Dryer. 100-500 rpm.
Tan
A mild polishing pad. Generally would be used dry for dry burnishing.
Very mild, won't damage even the softest of dressings. Used for waxed wood floor with a high speed machine. (Not many waxed floor left now)
Use with high speed Buffing Machine. 350-500 rpm.
White
The mildest floor pad. For dry burnishing or buffing of soft floor dressing.
Will burnish a polished floor to a high shine. Only use on a clean floor, this is polishing only. Can be used on a Ultra-High-Speed burnisher as long as you keep moving (Will over-heat the floor if you stay in one spot too long)
Use with high speed Scrubbing Machine. 350-500 rpm.
FAQs – 15″ Black Cleaning Pad
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What is the 15″ Black Cleaning Pad used for?
The black pad is the most aggressive floor pad and is primarily used for wet stripping and heavy‑duty cleaning of floors, removing old polish and deep soil before re‑coating. -
Which machines can I use it with?
It fits 15″ rotary floor machines, scrubber dryers and floor buffers that accept 15″ pads. Use machines at a slow to medium speed suited for stripping. -
Should this pad be used wet or dry?
Always use it wet, ideally with a proper floor stripping solution — dry use can damage some floor finishes and won’t strip properly. -
What floors is this pad best for?
Best for sealed, hard commercial floors like vinyl, concrete, terrazzo or heavily soiled areas where finish removal is needed. -
Can this pad remove floor finish and wax?
Yes — the black pad is designed for removing old floor polish, wax and sealers to prepare the surface for new coatings. -
Is it suitable for regular cleaning?
No — this pad is too abrasive for routine cleaning or polishing. Use less aggressive pads (e.g., red or blue) for normal maintenance. -
At what machine speed should I use this pad?
For best stripping results, use with machines running at slow to medium speeds (approx. 150–350 rpm). -
Can I use both sides of the pad?
Yes — black floor pads are usually usable on both sides, helping extend the pad’s life. -
Will this pad damage delicate floors?
Because it’s highly abrasive, avoid using it on delicate or polished finishes unless you intend to strip or heavily clean the surface. Always test a small area first. -
How should I care for the pad after use?
Rinse thoroughly after stripping to remove debris and chemical residue, squeeze out excess water, and let it dry flat before storing to maintain performance.
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Condition:New
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Product Code:15" Black Cleaning Pad
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Weight:3kg