These 17 inch jumbo steel wool pads come in varying grades, which ranges from extremely fine (#0000) to extra coarse (#4). Depending on the grade that you order, you can do things such as stripping a tough paste wax with a coarse pad, and buff a parquet floor to a brilliant luster with a fine pad. The jumbo construction creates a thick and fluffy pad that allows for maximum absorbency and minimal clogging. Each pad is hand wrapped, which is what creates that thick and fluffy pad. When you're finished using each pad, or if one starts to clog up during use, you can shake, blow out, or vacuum up any built up material within the pad for a more effective steel wool pad.

We also offer a 17 inch pressed steel wool pad that is less prone to tearing, and will outlast most heavy duty or premium floor pads due to its tight knit construction. Both of these styles of pads can be used with any of our 17 inch floor buffers.

Comparison Chart

Grade	Sandpaper Equivalent	Use
#0000 (Finest)	300 - 600 grit	For buffing and cleaning. Buffs wood, shellac, lacquer, and varnish with wax or oil.
#000 (Extra-Fine)	280 - 320 grit	For buffing, polishing, and removing. Buffs new wax finishes and polishes stainless steel. Removes paint drips and splatters, as well as minor burns from wood and leather.
#00 (Fine)	150 - 220 grit	For buffing, cleaning, cutting, and removing. Buffs final finish on painted trim. Removes old finishes with finish remover.
#0 (Medium-Fine)	100 - 150 grit	For cleaning and removing. Good for use on marble floors. Removes rust from metal surfaces.
#1 (Medium)	80 - 120 grit	For cleaning and preparing. Good for use on granite flooring. Cleans linoleum, rubber asphalt, and other resilient floors. Prepares wood for the first coat of paint and smooths raised grain.
#2 (Medium-Coarse)	60 - 80 grit	For cleaning and removing. Good for use on VCT floors. Cleans glass or stone surfaces. Removes scuff marks and old wax from floors.
#3 (Coarse)	40 - 60 grit	For removing. Removes old paint and varnish.
#4 (Extra-Coarse)	30 - 40 grit	For removing. Removes the toughest rust, dirt, old paint and varnish. Not recommended for high gloss surfaces or delicate finishes.