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Sustainability is an increasingly important goal for companies all over the world, including 3M. With industry-leading performance and durability, 3M™ Floor Pads can help you meet your sustainability goals. Let’s shed some light on the subject of 3M floor pad durability, biodegradability and sustainability.

Durability: The surest form of sustainability

Durability is an under-appreciated part of the sustainability equation, but makes a difference in the environmental impact of a product. Did you know that it takes 4X as many competitive pads to strip a floor efficiently, compared to a 3M brand stripping pad?* 3M floor pads need to be replaced less often, resulting in fewer pads in landfills.

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Recycled meets durable.

Protecting the environment while ensuring your floors get the best care is 3M’s number one goal. That’s why we start with at least 50% post-consumer recycled materials* and then add high performance, water-based latex resins to maximize pad durability and value.
Made in the USA. And around the world.

The majority of 3M pads sold in the USA are also made in the USA, with an exception of a few that are manufactured in Canada and France. 3M has made it a goal to localize our supply chains, source raw materials and make products in plants closer to our customers, which means less energy is consumed when moving our products all over the world.

Outshining the competition for 65 years

3M is proud to celebrate 65 years of innovation in floor care. We invented floor pads in 1959 to help cut the costs of floor maintenance, and our team continues to develop trusted products that anticipate the needs of cleaning professionals.

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Featured Floor Pads

Scotch-Brite™ Clean & Shine Pad

Effective with just water, this revolutionary cleaning pad gradually increases shine with each use, reducing or eliminating the need for burnishing your floors.
Scotch-Brite™ Surface Preparation Pad

The Scotch-Brite™ Surface Preparation Pad is a floor maintenance deep scrubbing pad designed to remove soiled top layers of floor finish using water or neutral cleaner instead of harsh stripping chemicals.
3M™ High Productivity Pad 7300

3M’s most aggressive stripping pad quickly and thoroughly removes old floor finish, dirt and buildup. Its unique, open web construction allows stripping solution to flow through the pad to rinse out dirt and reduce loading for increased pad to floor contact and efficient stripping
Scotch-Brite™ Purple Diamond Floor Pad

Scotch-Brite™ Purple Diamond Floor Pads clean and polish stone floors in one step. These diamond-coated pads help enhance the appearance of stone floors by simultaneously cleaning and polishing.

The composition of a floor pad is important

What is a floor pad made of? Abrasive (Mineral) provides agressiveness and function, Adhesive/Resin holds fibers and mineral together, and Fiber is the backbone of the pad.

A floor pad has three main elements: the non-woven fibers, the abrasive surface, and the adhesive that binds the two together. 3M is a world leader and innovator in these three elements.

Leading the way for 65 years

3 vintage advertisements for 3M Floor Pads

From the original little red Scotch-Brite™ cleaning pad to a vast portfolio of pads for burnishing, polishing, stripping, and more, 3M has equipped maintenance teams with solutions produced from decades of research and innovation. No matter the floor material, and no matter the condition, our products are designed to help optimize your cleaning routine and keep your floors shining every day.

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