How do I get the pads clean?Mine come out of the washing machine still stained brown from the dirt and pieces of whatever it picked up still stuck on.
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The stains will mostly stay, but the dirt is gone. Mine are the same way, but I have washed them several times, and they still get the floors clean. I love my Haan steam cleaner. It takes a lot of the labor out of cleaning floors.
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I also add a bit of bleach for colors and it works just fine, I have not tried the vinegar but I may just give it a try.
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I don't put them in the washer,I use A scruffy and dish soap and get them as clean as they will come ,rinse well and leave on a flat surface to dry.
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I have never had that happen. I throw mine in the washer with a few prs. of jeans and they come out clean. I DO NOT put them in the dryer... I air dry them. Maybe its time to buy some new ones? I found that they lose their absorbancy after 2 yrs. of using.
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You could try a little oxiclean or bleach in the washing machine. I don't think they will ever be as stain free as when they are new but at least they will be clean.
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I add a little bleach to the wash; sometimes a splash of vinegar. My pads turn out clean and ready to go.
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Mine aren't dirty enough to warrant a cleaning. Suggest send it back to manufacturer or buy a new one (doubt they take trade-ins, eh...)
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HII LOVE those pads. They are made of really quality material,and are NOT flimsy.After use I rinse dirt off, then addn a TSP of bleach to a quart of cold water, and soak themfo 1/2 hour, or so, tehn washhh it together with the white laundry, and hang it up to dry.This pad probably lasts a long time.Linda in MI
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Hmm maybe contact the company. I have had mine for some time now and they are still good and don't stick to anything. They might have shipped some that weren't good. Try to contact them because it says they don't stick or stain in which mine haven't yet and I've had ours for a while now. See if there is anyway u can contact the foam company and let them know your concern. Hope it helps!
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Mine came apart too but my washer was ok. I cleaned my washing machine a couple of times.
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I haven't had that problem yet with mine, but when I clean it I might try wiping it out with a cotton ball wetted with rubbing alcohol.
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Mine started discoloring also. I wish I could help you but I haven't been able to clean mine as well.
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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.
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Hi Joyce. I have never had any problem with the pads coming off, ever. Is it possible you may have a defective wand? When looking at my wand, if I hold it too far down it trips the lever that releases the pad. This would be an easy thing to do if hands were wet, slippery from ? or in some cases too dry. I wish I could help you more but those are the only things I could think of.
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I typically throw the dirty pads in the washing machine with a load of light colored or white towels. I use hot water, my regular laundry detergent and 1 or 2 generous scoops of Oxiclean instead of bleach (and no fabric softener). I know for certain the Oxiclean makes a big difference because my daughter does not use Oxiclean and her mop pads are a dingy gray and mine are much whiter. They will never be as clean and white again like they were when they were brand new, right out of the box but I feel like they are "clean enough," and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they are far cleaner and much more sanitary than the old traditional sponge mop I was using before! I typically throw the dirty pads in the washing machine with a load of light colored or white towels. I use hot water, my regular laundry detergent and 1 or 2 generous scoops of Oxiclean instead of bleach (and no fabric softener). I know for certain the Oxiclean makes a big difference because my daughter does not use Oxiclean and her mop pads are a dingy gray and mine are much whiter. They will never be as clean and white again like they were when they were brand new, right out of the box but I feel like they are "clean enough," and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they... » Read More I typically throw the dirty pads in the washing machine with a load of light colored or white towels. I use hot water, my regular laundry detergent and 1 or 2 generous scoops of Oxiclean instead of bleach (and no fabric softener). I know for certain the Oxiclean makes a big difference because my daughter does not use Oxiclean and her mop pads are a dingy gray and mine are much whiter. They will never be as clean and white again like they were when they were brand new, right out of the box but I feel like they are "clean enough," and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they are far cleaner and much more sanitary than the old traditional sponge mop I was using before! « Show Less
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It may be your machine I have the same one (but I'm fixing to get a new one). It may need to be cleaned with vinegar like the instructions say. I had the same problem but once i did that it was fixed.
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I wash mine in the washing machine along with a load of towels. It comes out looking new.
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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.
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I haven't had then long enough to get dirty but I bet you could put them through a gentle cycle in the washing machine. Inside tag says wipe with damp cloth.
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I've experienced the staining. Recommend wiping the face of the pads wit mineral spirits before using.
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I have had my Bissell well over a year and never bought new pads...I wash them after each or every other use depending on how dirty they are...
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I received 3-hard floor cleaners 1-hard wood floor polisher 1-carpet stain scrubber 1-carpet cleaning pad Pads are suppose to be rinsed right after use before you wash them in the washer. The manual states they will need replaced after 20 uses.