Black Regular Speed Floor Stripping Pad - Ultra Heavy-Duty
Regular priceFrom $9.00 AUDUnit priceBrown Regular Speed Floor Stripping Pad - Heavy-Duty
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Commercial Thickline Glitterpads Heavy Duty Scrubbing Pads
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Glitterbug / Doodlebug / Eager Beaver Style Scrubbing Tool for Stairs & Edges With 3 Pads
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Glomesh White Regular Speed Buffing Floor Pads
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Green Regular Speed Floor Buffing Pad
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Commercial Buffing and Scrubbing Pad Selection Matrix
Compare the current range by floor-care task, machine speed, available size and level of abrasion before ordering.
| Floor-care task | Recommended product | Machine and size | Selection guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Polishing and Gloss Maintenance White · Non-aggressive | Glomesh White Regular Speed Buffing Floor Pads | Regular-speed rotary machines rated for approximately 350–800 RPM. Current size options: 30cm, 40cm and 50cm. | Use for dry polishing or a light-mist polish on compatible sealed floors and delicate finishes. It is the least aggressive full-size pad in this collection, but always test first and follow the floor-finish and machine instructions. |
| Spray Buffing, Scuff Removal and Light Scrubbing Red · Mild abrasion | Glomesh Red Regular Speed Buffing Floor Pad | Regular-speed rotary machines rated for approximately 350–800 RPM. Current size options: 30cm, 40cm and 50cm. | Choose red for routine spray buffing, dry buffing and light wet scrubbing on compatible sealed floors. It provides more cleaning action than white without being intended for full stripping. |
| Heavy Wet Scrubbing and Top-Scrub Preparation Green · Heavy duty | Green Regular Speed Floor Scrubbing Pad | Standard-speed floor machines rated for approximately 175–350 RPM. Current size options: 30cm, 40cm and 50cm. | Use for heavily soiled hard floors, wet scrubbing and top-scrubbing before recoating. Green is substantially more aggressive than red or white, so confirm the surface and coating can tolerate it before use. |
| Edges, Corners, Stairs and Detail Work Five colour options | Glomesh Thickline Glitterpads | 250 × 115mm pads with a 25mm thick profile for compatible Glitterbug, Handbug, Doodlebug and Eager Beaver-style tools. | Select white for light polishing, red for light scrubbing or spray-buff work, blue for general scrubbing, and brown or black for increasingly aggressive stripping work. Check the holder fit and test the chosen colour before treating a visible area. |
| High-Speed Burnishing 500mm · Up to 3000 RPM | Glomesh Jakeroo Pad 500mm | 500mm pad for compatible high-speed burnishers operating up to 3000 RPM. | Designed for frequent burnishing of compatible medium-to-hard floor finishes. This is not a regular-speed cleaning pad. Confirm the burnisher’s pad diameter, maximum speed and approved finish before use, and check current stock status on the product page. |
Buffing and Scrubbing Pad FAQs
Practical answers about pad colour, machine speed, sizing, floor compatibility and maintenance.
Q. What do the different floor-pad colours mean?
A. Within this range, white is used for non-aggressive polishing, red for spray buffing and light scrubbing, green for heavier wet scrubbing, and brown or black Thickline pads for more aggressive stripping work. Colour conventions can vary between manufacturers and pad systems, so always check the specific product instructions rather than relying on colour alone.
Q. How do I choose the correct pad diameter?
A. Check the machine model, pad driver and manufacturer-specified pad diameter before ordering. The white, red and green round pads are currently offered in 30cm, 40cm and 50cm sizes, while the Jakeroo is a 500mm high-speed pad. Do not choose by visual estimate because a pad that is too large or too small may be unsafe or perform poorly.
Q. Can I use a regular-speed pad on a high-speed burnisher?
A. Only when the pad manufacturer and machine manufacturer both approve that combination. The regular-speed pads in this collection have stated operating ranges, while the 500mm Jakeroo pad is specifically described for high-speed burnishing up to 3000 RPM. Using a pad outside its rated speed can damage the pad, machine or floor.
Q. What is the difference between polishing, buffing, scrubbing and stripping?
A. Polishing uses a very mild pad to enhance gloss. Buffing combines light cleaning with finish restoration. Scrubbing uses a more abrasive pad to remove soil and surface build-up. Stripping is the most aggressive process and is intended to remove old floor finish before recoating. Match the pad, chemical and machine to the floor-care procedure.
Q. Are floor pads safe on every vinyl, timber, terrazzo, marble or concrete floor?
A. No. Suitability depends on the floor material, coating, pad abrasion, machine speed, chemical and existing condition. Confirm the floor and finish manufacturer’s maintenance instructions, inspect the surface and test an inconspicuous area before treating the full floor. Aggressive pads can dull, scratch or remove coatings from unsuitable surfaces.
Q. Which pad should I use before applying another coat of floor polish?
A. A green scrubbing pad may be suitable for top-scrubbing a compatible finish before recoating, but the complete process must follow the polish or sealer instructions. For products used to strip, seal, recoat or maintain floors, see the floor sealing and polishing collection.
Q. What are Thickline Glitterpads used for?
A. The 250 × 115mm Thickline pads are designed for compatible hand or pole tools used on edges, corners, stair treads and other areas a floor machine cannot reach. Different colour options support polishing, general scrubbing and heavy stripping tasks. Confirm the holder fit before ordering.
Q. How should used floor pads be cleaned and stored?
A. Disconnect and isolate the machine before removing a pad. Rinse reusable pads promptly where the product instructions permit, remove trapped soil and chemical residue, and allow them to dry fully. Store pads flat in a clean, dry area and discard any pad that is torn, glazed, badly distorted or worn unevenly.
Q. Can Janitorial Depot help identify the correct pad for my machine?
A. Yes. Contact Janitorial Depot with the machine brand and model, pad-driver diameter, operating speed, floor type, finish and intended task. This information is more reliable than choosing from colour alone and helps prevent ordering an incompatible pad.
Q. Can Melbourne customers collect orders, and do you ship Australia-wide?
A. Yes. Janitorial Depot is located at Unit 2/44 Whitfield Boulevard, Cranbourne West, Victoria, with pickup and local Melbourne delivery options. Orders can also be shipped across Australia subject to stock, parcel size, weight, destination and the current shipping policy.