Abstract: A pad holder for holding a rough abrasive pad includes a flat disk-like portion having an elongated slot extending inwardly from an edge thereof, a handle portion disposed at an angle relative to the disk-like portion and an intermediate connecting portion. The handle portion, the connecting portion and the disk portion may be of one piece molded plastic construction. The pad holding slot is provided with outwardly flared edges at the entrance to the slot, a narrow neck portion and a wide interior end portion to facilitate the entry of a folded pad and the retention of the folded pad therein.