Stripping Hand Pads for Floor Cleaning and Maintenance

• High quality nylon cleaning pads.
• Pad can be used with most solvents.
• Four colour coded pads available.
• The darker the colour the more aggressive the action of the pad.
• Compact 11 cm × 7 cm size for controlled manual cleaning
• Supplied in a pack of two

• Intensive manual cleaning of suitable hard floors
• Localised removal of stubborn dirt and compatible residues
• Detailed cleaning around floor edges and corners
• Maintenance work in small or restricted areas
• Manual cleaning where a larger floor machine is impractical
• Floor maintenance tasks requiring a more aggressive cleaning pad
• Stripping, washing, polishing & buffing

Black Hand Pad – Stripping

The black hand pad is the most aggressive option in this colour-coded range. It is intended for stripping tasks where more intensive cleaning action is required. Check the floor finish and cleaning chemical instructions before use, and test an inconspicuous area to reduce the risk of damage.

Blue Hand Pad – Washing

The blue hand pad is designed for washing and general cleaning tasks. It is a useful option when manual agitation is needed to help loosen surface dirt and residue. Select a suitable cleaning solution for the specific floor material.

Red Hand Pad – Buffing

The red hand pad is intended for buffing applications as part of a floor-care routine. Choose it when the cleaning or maintenance process calls for a less aggressive action than stripping. Always check that the pad is suitable for the floor finish and the intended result.

White Hand Pad – Burnishing

The white hand pad is intended for burnishing and lighter finishing tasks. Use it only where the floor finish and maintenance system allow burnishing, following the relevant product instructions.

1. Identify the task. Decide whether you need to strip, wash, buff or burnish.
2. Check the surface. Confirm that the pad and cleaning method are suitable for the floor material, coating or finish.
3. Select the appropriate pad. The darker the pad, the more aggressive its action within this range.
4. Test first. Try the pad and cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area before treating the full surface.
5. Follow chemical instructions. Use cleaning products according to their labels and safety data sheets. Do not assume every solvent is suitable for every floor or pad.
6. Clean and store appropriately. Follow the relevant product instructions to prevent residue or abrasive particles from transferring to another surface.

What are hand pads used for?

Hand pads are used for manual floor cleaning and maintenance tasks such as stripping, washing, buffing and burnishing. The appropriate pad depends on the task, floor material and finish.

What is the difference between black, blue, red and white hand pads?

In our hand pad range, black is intended for stripping, blue for washing, red for buffing and white for burnishing. The darker the pad, the more aggressive its action within this range.

What size are the ROX® hand pads?

The ROX® hand pads measure 11 × 7 cm and are supplied in packs of two.

Can hand pads be used with solvents?

Our hand pads can be used with most solvents. However, compatibility depends on the particular solvent, floor surface and coating. Check the chemical manufacturer's instructions and test a small area before use.

Which hand pad should I use for stripping a floor?

The black hand pad is the designated stripping option in this range. Before use, check whether the floor material, existing finish and stripping chemical are compatible with the pad.

Which hand pad is best for routine washing?

The blue hand pad is the designated washing option. Use it with a cleaning product suitable for the floor being treated.

Are hand pads suitable for every type of floor?

Not necessarily. The suitability of a hand pad depends on the surface, its coating or finish, the cleaning chemical and the task. Test an inconspicuous area first and follow the floor and chemical manufacturers' instructions.