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post #1 of 8
11/18/09 at 6:45pm
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not sure if this is in the correct section or not..i read a few posts that mention washing pads off of headphones, especially those bought used. i was just wondering how this should be done? simply washed with water and allowed to air dry? i have a pair of senn 580's that i bought a few weeks back and was thinking about giving the pads a wash as recommended, but wasn't sure how. thanks.
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post #2 of 8
11/18/09 at 7:57pm
Soak them in detergent water for about an hour or so, rinse off with water, squeeze most of the water out and leave it to dry in the air. Enjoy.
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post #3 of 8
11/19/09 at 12:56am
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okay cool. thanks!
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post #4 of 8
11/19/09 at 7:01am
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Originally Posted by Zorander View Post
Soak them in detergent water for about an hour or so, rinse off with water, squeeze most of the water out and leave it to dry in the air. Enjoy.
I used a variation to get the water out - spin cycle only, in a washing machine. In my experience, washing pads work for those fabric type pads only. Grado type pads, ie entirely made of foam without fabric cover, should not be washed. They fall apart quite quickly after washing. No idea why.
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post #5 of 8
11/19/09 at 10:24am
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Originally Posted by Heady View Post
I used a variation to get the water out - spin cycle only, in a washing machine. In my experience, washing pads work for those fabric type pads only. Grado type pads, ie entirely made of foam without fabric cover, should not be washed. They fall apart quite quickly after washing. No idea why.
alright, so the 580 pads should be fine to wash right?
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post #6 of 8
11/19/09 at 10:43am
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Originally Posted by Heady View Post
I used a variation to get the water out - spin cycle only, in a washing machine. In my experience, washing pads work for those fabric type pads only. Grado type pads, ie entirely made of foam without fabric cover, should not be washed. They fall apart quite quickly after washing. No idea why.
Seems to me spinning the pads in the washing machine causes it. I have had zero issues with hand-washing pads, whether it be Grado or Senn ones.

Regards.
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post #7 of 8
11/19/09 at 11:30am
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Seems to me spinning the pads in the washing machine causes it. I have had zero issues with hand-washing pads, whether it be Grado or Senn ones.

Regards.
Nope, didn't need to spin the Grado pads. But never mind, my single pair of pads may not be the norm. Never tried it again and sold the Grado soon after.

BTW - I spun the pads by themselves in the washing machine and position them carefully first. Didn't want to get lint on my precious pads. Of course my wife said she didn't want the yucky stains to get on her clothes too.
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post #8 of 8
11/19/09 at 11:40am
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Originally Posted by Heady View Post
I used a variation to get the water out - spin cycle only, in a washing machine. In my experience, washing pads work for those fabric type pads only. Grado type pads, ie entirely made of foam without fabric cover, should not be washed. They fall apart quite quickly after washing. No idea why.
I have hand washed my Grados a few times already with no ill effects. Note though I do NOT scrub them or ring them at all. Just soak in a warm water with light detergent and gently squeeze them a few times to work the soap and water through them, then do the same thing in straight water to rinse and then let air dry.
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