hey dont worry I wont be going all anal on this lark!
thats what they all say!
which ever cloths and pads you get, just take care of them.
pads need to be cleaned otherwise the organic stuff in polishes / wax etc can go mouldy.
cloths are best washes with a liquid cleaner and the granules can get stuck in the fibres and lead to swirls. dont use conditioner too
I personally use the meguirs ultra plush, and applicator pads for polish and cotton applicator pads for wax as they can take more punishment.