Nirvana! A response!
I appreciate the info, Ryan, but I will forgo applying Power Lock to the tub of my front loading washer.
Based on a lack of response (and I'm not offended), I can only assume that the "detailers" on BITOG simply throw away their once used pads, never clean them and simply reuse them, or simply employ the "rinse it thoroughly, scrub it somewhat "half-fast," and hope for the best" method.
I'll order the pad washer from Autogeek and give it a whirl. I'll let you know if it's worth the $$$$, long-term, or suggest, instead, that you just just gather up your quarters and head to the commercial laundromat.