06-18-2012, 12:55 PM
Pad wear is normal. It's a progressive thing that takes place gradually as you're scrubbing. Be careful to avoid what Shorty mentioned (where the velcro wears all the way down to the carpet - that's BAD).
The beige FiberPlus pads usually last between 7,000-10,000 sq ft per installation before they wear down and need to be replaced. Of course there are variables such as carpet type, fiber construction, and actual speed of the cleaning. And there's also another significant factor, lubrication. If there's not enough, the pads will wear quicker. This can sometimes be an issue with the Cimex if one or more of the ports to the pad drivers get clogged. So it's a good idea to clean out the Cimex plumbing frequently so that you get good flow to all three drivers.
The FiberPlus Max pads wear about 20% faster than the standard beige pads because they do not contain the special binder material. On the flip side, they scrub dirty commercial glue down carpets about 20% quicker than the beige pads, so it all kinda works out in the end.
The beige FiberPlus pads usually last between 7,000-10,000 sq ft per installation before they wear down and need to be replaced. Of course there are variables such as carpet type, fiber construction, and actual speed of the cleaning. And there's also another significant factor, lubrication. If there's not enough, the pads will wear quicker. This can sometimes be an issue with the Cimex if one or more of the ports to the pad drivers get clogged. So it's a good idea to clean out the Cimex plumbing frequently so that you get good flow to all three drivers.
The FiberPlus Max pads wear about 20% faster than the standard beige pads because they do not contain the special binder material. On the flip side, they scrub dirty commercial glue down carpets about 20% quicker than the beige pads, so it all kinda works out in the end.