Shurhold's Serious Pad Cleaner comes designed to keep the company's buffing pads in top shape. The scientifically formulated powdered cleaner dissolves compounds and waxes from wool, foam and blended buffing pads. It also removes caked on and saturated product. Using this cleaner helps car owners reuse their pads, instead of replacing them. Serious Pad Cleaner is also great for microfiber and cotton bonnets. Owners simply mix a scoop of the cleaner with one gallon of warm water.The buffing pads should soak in the mixture for 15 minutes.