Abstract: A disposable liquid applicator for shining the surface of an object by dispensing a composition of liquid polish on the surface of an object to be shined comprising a porous material in the form of a sponge having a predetermined geometry and thickness and being characterized by possessing a substantial void volume, a predetermined quantity of a liquid polishing composition absorbed in said porous material to provide a single application of liquid polish, a backing layer disposed adjacent to the porous material on one side thereof with the backing layer composed of a liquid impervious material, an outer later adjacent the backing layer and a finger strap affixed to opposite transverse ends of the outer layer to permit the applicator to be easily handled whereby upon manually depressing the applicator said liquid polish retained in said porous material is dispensed from the applicator.