3M DOODLEBUG 8550 HIGH PRODUCTIVITY UTILITY PAD BLACK
3M DOODLEBUG 8550 HIGH PRODUCTIVITY UTILITY PAD BLACK is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping and Delivery
Pickups are available with prior arrangements only; please contact us before you come to the warehouse for pick up.
Warehouse location: 1 Hilton Avenue, Sydneham, NSW, 2044
General shipping OUTSIDE OF SYDNEY METRO is calculated at checkout.
Delivery
- Dispatch of goods is arranged through Clearchoice Products PTY LTD
- Bulk items or delivery to remote parts of Australia (TAS, WA, NT, SA) may incur additional delivery costs
- Cleaning chemicals and oversized parcels exclude free shipping offer and attract additional freight costs
- Please allow up to 7 working days for delivery; however, delivery is typically within 1-3 days
- No weekend or after-hours delivery is available unless requested
- Clearchoice Products PTY LTD is not directly liable for any loss, theft, or damage to goods during transit
- Replacements or repairs of items are sent via prepaid postage
- For any issues, please contact us, and we will work to resolve them
- Large parcels cannot be delivered to PO BOX addresses
- All parcels will be delivered via standard road freight with authority to leave at the premises unless specified otherwise
- Same-day delivery for Sydney metro can be arranged for an additional fee.
Shipping & Delivery
- Please see the above for shipping costs or contact us for further quotes
- PICK-UPS ARE AVAILABLE with prior arrangement only! Please contact us before you come to the warehouse for pick up
- Items will not ship until payment has been received in full.
3M DOODLEBUG 8550 HIGH PRODUCTIVITY UTILITY PAD BLACK
3M DOODLEBUG 8550 HIGH PRODUCTIVITY UTILITY PAD BLACK is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
3M™ Doodlebug™ 8550 High Productivity Utility Pad — Black
The 3M™ Doodlebug™ 8550 Black Utility Pad is the most aggressive pad in the Doodlebug™ colour-coded system, engineered for stripping and deep scrubbing tasks on resilient floor surfaces. It removes old wax, finish build-up, and heavy embedded soils where standard scrubbing pads won't cut through.
Pad Colour & Abrasiveness Guide
| Colour | Relative Abrasiveness | Typical Task |
|---|---|---|
| Black (this pad) | Most Aggressive | Stripping, heavy scrubbing |
| Brown | Very Aggressive | Strip & scrub |
| Green | Aggressive | Heavy scrubbing |
| Blue | Medium | General scrubbing |
| White | Light | Light duty cleaning / polishing |
Source: 3M Australia — Doodlebug™ Cleaning System product range.
Suitable Soils & Applications
- Aged or multi-layer floor finish / wax build-up
- Heavy grease, grime, and embedded dirt
- Scuff marks and heel marks on resilient flooring
- Pre-stripping before refinishing or resealing
Compatible Doodlebug™ Equipment
- 3M™ Doodlebug™ Scrubbing & Stripping Tool (handle system)
- 3M™ Doodlebug™ Swivel Scrubber
- All standard 3M Doodlebug™ pad holders
The Doodlebug™ system uses a hook-and-loop style attachment — no tools required to swap pads.
Usage Method
- Apply an appropriate stripping solution to the floor according to the solution manufacturer's dilution instructions.
- Allow dwell time as directed.
- Attach the Black Utility Pad to the Doodlebug™ tool.
- Scrub in a back-and-forth or circular motion, applying firm pressure.
- Remove slurry with a wet vacuum or mop, then rinse thoroughly.
- Allow to dry before applying new finish if required.
Replacement Cues
- Pad fibres are worn flat or unevenly loaded with soil that cannot be rinsed out
- Stripping performance noticeably declines despite correct chemical use
- Pad shows tearing, delamination, or loss of structural integrity
- Discolouration or odour that persists after rinsing
Regular rinsing during use extends pad life. Inspect after each job and replace when performance is compromised.
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