The pads are easy to attach and remove and can be washed with the washing machine and reused. This helps to avoid waste in the use of disposable cloths arises. Mop pads are infused with anti-bacterial protection to help prevent the growth of odor causing bacteria on the pad; Your mop pad will now stay cleaner and fresher between uses. Using the BISSELL Vac & Steam washable mop pads will help reducing the waste created by disposable cloths.