Abstract: A wiping and cleaning pad gripping apparatus for use for wiping proofs, developed films, or related materials in the printing and graphics industry, including a length of polygonal bar, having hand gripping elements, preferably coated, provided laterally and to either side, the bar incorporating adhering material, in the form of either hook or pile connector means, to the various exposed surfaces of the bar, and to which the wiping pad, fabricated of either a cloth or foam texture may be wound about the apparatus in preparation for its usage for cleaning these identified materials. The hook or pile connector means may be adhesively applied to the bar surfaces, for permanent retention thereagainst, and to prevent any removal or loosening even after repeat wiping cloths are applied thereto, and cleaning solutions saturated thereupon for prudent and reasonable lengths of time.