Abstract: A shoe polish applicator having a reusable handle-equipped body and a single-use polish-impregnated applicator pad. The pad is normally sealed in a protective wrapper which may be opened to expose the porous surface of the impregnated pad after that pad has been attached to a supporting head portion of the applicator body. Following use of the device, the pad may be ejected from the head portion into any suitable waste receptacle. The steps of attaching the pad to the head portion of the applicator body, the opening of the wrapper, the applying of polish, and the ejecting of the used pad from the applicator body may all be accomplished without touching the polish-releasing surface of the pad with the hands and without applying polish to any surfaces not intended to be so treated. The applicator as disclosed also includes, as part of the handle portion thereof, a hollow cartridge equipped with an applicator tip and containing a suitable liquid for dressing the edges of the soles and heels of shoes.