We have a lot of washable pads...20, but I have 4 Yorkies. We live in a condo w/no yard, so we have designated potty areas in 2 bathrooms (1 upstairs & 1 downstairs). I clean their potty area 3 x's a day & wash 4-6 pads w/x-tra rinse cycle every other day. I add some ACV to the wash to disinfect. They still prefer to go outside, so I try to take them out twice a day if I'm home. I am def not lazy when it comes to taking care of my dogs.