What happens if I don't change the mop pad?

A worn pad stops picking up dirt and can leave streaks or scratch the floor.

Vax steam mop pads

Which mop pad each of the 5 Vax steam mops sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 1 Australian seller.

Most take the VTHSP4 (5 of 5 models), from $4.75. Check yours below.

Showing 5 of 5 Vax models · grouped by part

Steps for the Total Home microfibre pad set (VTHSP4), the mop pad 5 Vax models take.

1Switch the steam mop off, unplug it and let it cool fully before you touch the pad.
2Hold a corner of the used pad down with your foot and lift the steam mop to peel it away.
3Lay the new pad on the floor (white side up on the Steam Fresh Reach VX36) and stand the floor head on it so the pad covers the whole head.
4Machine-wash used pads at up to 40 °C with mild detergent, no bleach or fabric softener, and let them dry fully before use.

No reset: the maker describes no replacement reminder for this part.

What happens if I don't change the mop pad?: A worn pad stops picking up dirt and can leave streaks or scratch the floor.
Is there anything to reset after changing the mop pad on a Vax steam mop?: No reset: the maker describes no replacement reminder for this part.

All 5 Vax steam mops we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Vax. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.