This hardwood floor stain applicator is used with a buffer which gets you off your knees when staining. They are ready when you are. Advantages: Applies stain to wood floors using a buffer. Which means less time spent staining floors The polyester fibers hold the stain, apply it even and consistant, and create no splatter. Made of 100% polyester fibers so no chance of cross-contamination from treatments found on other carpets.