The Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer conditions, cleans & dries any type of buffer or polishing pad. By cleaning your old pad, you increase the effectiveness of your polishing pad and shorten the time required to complete the job. The Universal Pad Washer extracts contaminants from your polishing pads while prolonging their life, which saves you money. The Universal Pad Washer works on foam pads, wool pads, buffing balls, buffing bonnets, felt discs, felt flap wheels, microfiber applicators, and more.