НАСАДКА ДЛЯ УСТРОЙСТВА ОЧИСТКИ

Предложена насадка для устройства очистки. Насадка включает в себя основной корпус, выпускающий пар на наружную сторону, и очищающий элемент, снабжаемый паром, выпускаемым из основного корпуса. Основной корпус включает в себя первое отверстие для выпуска пара, выпускающее пар по направлению к очищающему элементу, и второе отверстие для выпуска пара, выпускающее пар в направлении, отличном от направления пара, выпускаемого первым отверстием для выпуска пара. Причем второе отверстие снабжено клапаном с возможностью регулировки струи пара. Технический результат заключается в улучшении процесса контроля парообразования за счет визуального мониторинга насадки для устройства очистки. Технический результат достигается за счет второго отверстия для выпуска пара, расположенного на внешней стороне корпуса насадки и снабженного клапаном для регулировки струи пара. 3 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС С ЧИСТЯЩЕЙ ГОЛОВКОЙ

Размещенный на штанге ручной пылесос совмещен с чистящей головкой, имеющей съемную чистящую салфетку, и позволяет эффективно удалять с различных поверхностей разный мусор и пыль. Пылесос содержит соединенный с всасывающим соплом корпус, прикрепленный к корпусу узел всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем, пылесборник, закрепленный на корпусе и сообщающийся с всасывающим соплом и узлом всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем, и опорную платформу, прикрепленную к корпусу и выполненную с возможностью избирательного удержания чистящей салфетки для сбора пыли и мусора с очищаемой поверхности. Всасывающее сопло шарнирно соединено с опорной платформой. Между всасывающим соплом и пылесборником проходит воздухопровод. Пылесборник содержит стакан, имеющий впускное отверстие, сообщающееся с выпускным отверстием всасывающего сопла, и выпускное отверстие, сообщающееся с впускным отверстием узла всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем. В варианте выполнения пылесос имеет два отдельных и различных избираемых ...

Устройство для очистки полов

Предложена система, содержащая жидкость и предназначенная для устройства для очистки полов, при этом система, содержащая жидкость, содержит выпуск, имеющий множество отверстий для обеспечения возможности выделения жидкости посредством капиллярной силы, когда основа, предназначенная для очистки полов шваброй, например текстильный материал, закреплена/закреплен у множества отверстий, после заполнения системы, содержащей жидкость и в основном закрытой за исключением множества отверстий. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

ВЕРТИКАЛЬНАЯ ПАРОВАЯ ШВАБРА СО ВСПОМОГАТЕЛЬНЫМ РУЧНЫМ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕМ

Описано вертикальное устройство для очистки гладких полов с блоком черенка, шарнирно прикрепленным к блоку основания. Черенок содержит водяной бак, вмещающий некоторое количество воды, и систему подачи текучей среды, которая содержит нагреватель и форсунку. Нагреватель вырабатывает пар, который поступает на съемное чистящее полотно, которое передает пар к очищаемой поверхности. Система подачи текучей среды дополнительно содержит вспомогательное ручное приспособление для очистки паром поверхностей, расположенных над полом. 14 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Паровой пылесос, содержащий: ! узел всасывающего отверстия, имеющий расположенный в нем пылесборник и крыльчатку, приводимую в движение двигателем, для втягивания воздуха и пыли с очищаемого объекта через всасывающее отверстие, выполненное в нижней части, и выброса втянутых воздуха и пыли в пылесборник, ! основной корпус, содержащий бачок для воды и нагревательный узел, предназначенный для приема воды из бачка и создания пара, причем нижняя часть основного корпуса шарнирно соединена с частью узла всасывающего отверстия, и ! держатель половой тряпки, выполненный в нижней части узла всасывающего отверстия и содержащий по меньшей мере одну прикрепленную к нему половую тряпку. ! 2. Паровой пылесос по п.1, в котором нагревательный узел потребляет примерно от 1200 до 1900 Вт мощности, а двигатель потребляет примерно от 80 до 100 Вт мощности. ! 3. Паровой пылесос по п.2, в котором нагревательный узел содержит расположенный в нем помещенный в оболочку нагреватель. ! 4. Паровой пылесос по п.1 ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЧИСТКИ ПОВЕРХНОСТЕЙ

A floor cleaning appliance has a handle and bar with a lever to activate the ejection of water from an attached reservoir tank at the other end

The handle (3) has a lever (8) which depresses an inner tubular rod (6) within the outer tube (2) against a spring (12) to release water from the tank (15) through a nozzle (14) for cleaning a floor with the aid of a pad attached to a fixing (16).

Cleaning device with cleaning liquid supply container, e.g. mop, has protruding part of container inserted into cavity in end of container holder

A protruding part (14) of the container (2) can be inserted into a cavity (15) in one end of the container holder (1) secured to the cleaning device and this protruding part and cavity combine to form a rotary guide. The hose connection (11) for the container comprises a coupling piece (12) in the protruding part of the container and a coupling counter-piece (13) in the holder cavity. The coupling counter-piece is a plug or pin and the coupling piece is a ball valve. The container is secured inside the holder by a screw or bayonet joint, by a twist action around the container length axis. The hose extends between the container and a liquid outlet.

Reinigungseinrichtung mit einer Detektionseinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Reinigungseinrichtung (1), insbesondere für ein Feuchtreinigungsgerät (25), mit einem Gehäuse (2) und einem relativ zu dem Gehäuse (2) bewegbaren Reinigungselement (3) zur Bearbeitung einer zu reinigenden Fläche, wobei die Reinigungseinrichtung (1) eine relativ zu dem Reinigungselement (3) ortsfest angeordnete Detektionseinrichtung (4) zur Detektion eines Parameters des Reinigungselementes (3), insbesondere zur Detektion eines Feuchtegrades des Reinigungselementes (3), aufweist. Um die Detektionseinrichtung (4) ohne elektrische Verdrahtung mit Energie zu versorgen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Reinigungseinrichtung (1) eine relativ zu dem Gehäuse (2) ortsfest angeordnete Energieversorgungseinrichtung (9) zur Versorgung der Detektionseinrichtung (4) mit Energie aufweist, wobei die Energieversorgungseinrichtung (9) ausgebildet ist, Energie mittels induktiver Kopplung an die Detektionseinrichtung (4) zu übertragen.

Bodendüse für einen Dampfreiniger und Dampfreiniger

Es wird eine Bodendüse für einen Dampfreiniger vorgeschlagen, welche einen Haltekörper (40), eine Halteeinrichtung (52), welche an dem Haltekörper (40) angeordnet ist und zum Halten eines Reinigungstuchs (34) ausgebildet ist, ein Rohrelement (78), welches über eine Gelenkeinrichtung (94) an dem Haltekörper (40) angeordnet ist, wobei die Gelenkeinrichtung (94) ein erstes Gelenk (100) umfasst, über welches der Haltekörper (40) um eine erste Schwenkachse (96) schwenkbar zu dem Rohrelement (78) ist, und wobei die Gelenkeinrichtung (94) ein zweites Gelenk (118) umfasst, über welches der Haltekörper (40) um eine zweite Schwenkachse (98) quer zu der ersten Schwenkachse (96) zu dem Rohrelement (78) schwenkbar ist, und eine Federeinrichtung (108), welche dem ersten Gelenk (100) zugeordnet ist und welche bei einer Verschwenkung des Haltekörpers (40) zu dem Rohrelement (78) gegenüber einer Grundstellung um die erste Schwenkachse (96) eine Rückstellkraft ausübt, die bestrebt ist, den Haltekörper (40 ...

Rucksack-Auftragegerät

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Auftragen fließfähiger Medien auf eine Fläche, aufweisend einen oberhalb der Fläche angeordneten entlüftbaren Behälter (1) für die Medien mit mindestens einer Öffnung (2, 3) sowie ein an einem Stiel (4) angebrachtes Wisch- oder Auftragegerät (5). Weiter hat sie eine absperr- und durchflußregelbare Leitung (6) für die schwerkraftbewirkte Fortleitung der Medien vom Behälter (1) zu einem Austritt an oder bei dem Wisch- oder Auftragegerät (5). Außerdem weist die Vorrichtung eine Rückentrageeinrichtung mit Trage- und Feststellgurten (8) und einer daran angebrachten Montageplatte (9) mit einer Schnellkupplungseinrichtung auf, wobei der Behälter (1) an einem Ende eine wiederverschließbare Austrittsöffnung (2) mit einem Anschlußstutzen und an einem gegenüberliegenden Ende eine wiederverschließbare Einfüllöffnung (3) aufweist sowie einen am Anschlußstutzen der Austrittsöffnung (2) anschließbaren Schlauchadapter (11) mit einer Absperreinrichtung (12) und ...

Hard floor nozzle for vacuum-cleaning and wiping floor, has liquid supply device with reservoir for wiper unit, where device is provided with feed pipe, supply line and line end sections arranged in nozzle to supply liquid from tank to unit

The nozzle has a liquid supply device with a liquid reservoir for a wiper unit. The device is provided with a feed pipe (52), a supply line (104) and line end sections (151a, 151b) arranged in the nozzle to supply liquid from a liquid tank to the wiper unit. Application nozzles (152a, 152b) are mounted in a position to apply the fluid on a front half of a liquid transferring device in a moving direction. The sections are connected with a pump (100). A suction channel nozzle is provided in the moving direction of the floor nozzle at two opposite longitudinal sides of a housing frame.

Reinigungsvorrichtung für Böden

Reinigungsvorrichtung (100; 100') für Böden, bestehend aus einem Grundkörper (10; 10'), an dessen mit einer zu reinigenden Fläche in Kontakt zu bringenden Vorderseite (11; 11') ein Putzflächenelement (20) lösbar zu befestigen und mit einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit dosiert zu befeuchten ist, umfassend: - wenigstens eine Handgriff- oder Stieladapteraufnahme (14), - wenigstens einen Reinigungsflüssigkeitsvorratsbehälter, - wenigstens einen an der Vorderseite (11; 11') des Grundkörpers (10; 10') angeordneten, aus wenigstens einer Düsenausnehmung gebildeten Flüssigkeitsverteilerbereich zur Verteilung und Zwischenspeicherung der Reinigungsflüssigkeit, welcher direkt oder über wenigstens einen Verteilerkanal im Grundkörper (10; 10') mit dem Reinigungsflüssigkeitsvorratsbehälter verbunden ist, und - wenigstens eine Reinigungsflüssigkeitspumpe zum Fördern von Reinigungsflüssigkeit aus dem Reinigungsflüssigkeitsvorratsbehälter in das Putzflächenelement (20), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Reinigungsflüssigkeitsvorratsbehälter ...

Bare floor cleaner

Surface cleaning apparatus with hydrogen peroxide generator

Surface cleaning apparatus

Water pump driven by AC synchronous motor

A water pump device for electric appliances such as steam cleaners, steam mops includes a water container 1, a piston cylinder 2, and an alternating current (AC) synchronous motor 3. Preferably water from the container is supplied via silicone tube 41 and a check valve 5 to the pump which includes a piston actuated by an eccentric 31 and connecting rod 32 arrangement. From there the water may be supplied to a steam generator via a further check valve 6. A steam adjustment knob 8 may be included which controls a cam 81 to change the movement route of the piston by restricting its stroke, so that the volume of the pressurized water can be adjusted for desired temperature and pressure of steam.

Upward spraying floor cleaning apparatus

Motorizied floor Mop

SYSTEM FOR THE APPLICATION OF A GROUND REFINEMENT LAYER OF MEANS ORDER CUSHION AND ADJUSTMENT REFINEMENT COMPOSITION

CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITH A JET NOZZLE

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING A DAMP WIPER

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

GROUND NOZZLE FOR HARD GROUNDS

GROUND NOZZLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR HARD GROUNDS

EXPANDER FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT

WIPING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLEANING OF TILE FLOOR

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING

DEVICE FOR WIPING AND CLEANING DIRTY SURFACES

Mop assembly and cart

Floor maintenance tool and method

A floor tool is provided, and includes a handle with first and second opposite ends through which a longitudinal axis of the handle extends, and a mop head coupled to the second end of the handle, hi some embodiments, a fluid container is coupled to and carried by the handle at a location between the first and second ends of the handle. The fluid container can have a center of mass offset from the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, a portion of the handle is located between the fluid container and the first end of the handle, and is offset from the longitudinal axis more than center of mass of the fluid reservoir. The floor tool can also have a valve coupled to the handle and having a gap into which a length of conduit extending from the fluid container can be laterally inserted. A valve-actuating trigger can be coupled to the handle for rotation, such that the trigger pivot point is closer to the second end of the handle than the terminal end of the trigger squeezed by a user.

Steam floor brush

A steam floor brush includes a handle, a main frame and a floor brush that is connected movably with the main frame. In the main frame 1 are arranged a hand-operated water pump, a water tank and a vapour generator. The hand-operated water pump, the water tank, the vapour generator and the floor brush are communicated with each other via pipelines. The handle is directly connected with the piston rod of the hand-operated water pump and controls the hand-operated water pump. The floor brush is enveloped in the cleaning cloth.

Steam floor brush

A steam floor brush includes a handle, a main frame and a floor brush that is connected movably with the main frame. In the main frame 1 are arranged a hand-operated water pump, a water tank and a vapour generator. The hand-operated water pump, the water tank, the vapour generator and the floor brush are communicated with each other via pipelines. The handle is directly connected with the piston rod of the hand-operated water pump and controls the hand-operated water pump. The floor brush is enveloped in the cleaning cloth.

Apparatus for mopping floors

Steam mop

Floor finish distribution apparatus

ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS FOR HARD SURFACES

Antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions that effectively clean and reduce microorganisms on a surface without resulting in unacceptable filming and/or streaking residue on the surface, generally comprise (a) cationic antimicrobial active; (b) nitrogen-containing polymer; and (c) surfactant. Preferred antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions for use in no- rinse cleaning methods comprise (a) from about 0.001% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant; (b) cationic antimicrobial active; and (c) nitrogen-containing polymer. Methods of cleaning and reducing microorganisms on hard surfaces comprises contacting the surfaces with such compositions and preferably allowing the compositions to dry on the surface without rinsing the composition from the surface using water or other rinsing solution.

APPARATUS FOR SPRAYING A REMOTE TARGET OR AREA

A device (1) for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing (204-206) configured to retain a spray canister (5), an actuator rod (208) on the housing (204-206) configured to contact an overcap (500) attached to the canister (5), a shaft (300) connected to the housing (204- 206), and a linkage (216) to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator (208) pushes against the overcap (500). Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.

CLEANING ASSEMBLY

A cleaning assembly 10 having a telescoping handle portion 12 and a sponge member 40 which is pivotally coupled to the telescoping handle portion 12. In various non-limiting embodiments, the cleaning assembly to may include material, such as but not limited to, material 80 which is selectively communicated to the sponge member 40, effective to aid in the cleaning of an object and/or area.

SODIUM BICARBONATE VACUUM BAG INSERTS

A vacuum cleaner bag filter with one or more filter walls and having one or more filter walls that cover a bag opening. The filter walls have a working surface area through which air can pass. One or more deodorizing sheets are attached to an inner surface of the one or more filter walls. The deodorizing sheets include a first sheet layer, and sodium bicarbonate particles operatively associated with the first sheet layer. The deodorizing sheets may cover less than about 30% of the working surface area, a single deodorizing sheet may be provided, and the deodorizing sheets may be attached to the filter walls by an air impermeable adhesive that covers at least about 5% of the surface area of the deodorizing sheets. Also provided is a vacuum cleaner filter having a filter and a deodorizing sheet attached thereto by an air-impermeable adhesive.

CLEANING TOOL

With respect to a cleaning tool having a sheetlike cleaning member for mopping a surface to be cleaned, it is intended to provide a technology effective for enhancing of cleaning effect. There is provided cleaning tool (10) comprising cleaning sheet (100) for mopping a surface to be cleaned and injection nozzle (252) for jetting a cleaning liquid toward the surface to be cleaned at its region under the cleaning sheet (100).

HARD SURFACE CLEANING DEVICES

A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a spray nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first spray opening. The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to spray the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned.

MOP ASSEMBLY

A mop assembly with flexible ear portions and/or an elastically deformable ring member and/or a generally concave front peripheral portion, and/or a collapsible flexible bag reservoir that is removably supportable on the mop assembly.

SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUSES AND METHODS

Methods and apparatuses for surface treatment may comprise a body, a connector assembly and a mop head configured to be used in non-steam and/or steam operations. The connector assembly may be configured to comprise of a universal joint to receive different bodies or different mop heads. The mop head may be configured to rotate relative to the connector assembly about a transverse axis. One or both surfaces of the mop head may be used for cleaning and a change over valve mechanism may direct steam flow from one surface of the mop head to the other. The apparatus may be configured to be used for both normal area cleaning in a normal area cleaning mode and to clean hard and messy stains in a steam blast mode with or without scrubbing action. In an embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to comprise a mop head comprising releasable flaps.

SODIUM BICARBONATE VACUUM BAG INSERTS

A vacuum cleaner bag filter with one or more filter walls forming a generally air permeable enclosure having a bag opening through it, and a flange attached to the one or more filter walls to cover the bag opening. The filter walls have a working surface area through which air can pass during use, and the flange is a relatively rigid structure having an air inlet passing into the air permeable enclosure, One or more deodorizing sheets are attached to an inner surface of the one or more filter walls. The deodorizing sheets include a first sheet layer, and sodium bicarbonate particles operatively associated with the first sheet layer. The deodorizing sheets may cover less than about 30% of the working surface area, a single deodorizing sheet may be provided, and the deodorizing sheets may be attached to the filter walls by an air impermeable adhesive that covers at least about 5% of the surface area of the deodorizing sheets. Also provided is a vacuum cleaner filter having a filter and a ...

A CLEANING IMPLEMENT HAVING CONTROLLED FLUID ABSORBENCY

Disclosed is a cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad (200, 305, 400, 560, 600, 700). The cleaning pad exhibits a controlled rate of fluid absorbency, which allows for beneficial cleaning without using large quantities of fluid. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning hard surface comprising the use of low levels of cleaning solution.

A CLEANING IMPLEMENT HAVING CONTROLLED FLUID ABSORBENCY

Disclosed is a cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad (200, 305, 400, 560, 600, 700). The cleaning pad exhibits a controlled rate of fluid absorbency, which allows for beneficial cleaning without using large quantities of fluid. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning hard surface comprising the use of low levels of cleaning solution.

Dispositif pour appliquer un produit liquide sur une surface

Dispositif pour appliquer un produit liquide sur une surface

Appareil pour l'application d'encaustique liquide ou semi-liquide

Reinigungsgerät

Bodenwichsapparat

Flüssigkeitsspender

Vorratsbehälter, insbesondere für flüssige Fussbodenreinigungs- und Pflegemittel

Vorratsbehälter, insbesondere für flüssige Boden-Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel

Mit einem Schwamm verbundener Seifenspender

Reinigungsvorrichtung

Auftragvorrichtung

Produit abrasif

Dispositif pour appliquer un produit liquide sur une surface

Apparat zum Abgeben von flüssigem Wachs oder einem Reinigungsmittel zur Pflege von Fussböden

ВСАСЫВАЮЩЕЕ МОЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Systems and methods for accurate control of output pressure in buffered sprayers (DuO1)

Steam fabric bag and combination of steam fabric bag and steam frame of steam device

Apparatus to extend from the viscous or pasty products

SOLUTION DISPENSER DEVICE, PARTICULARLY CLEANING OR DISINFECTION, FOR BRUSH EQUIPPED WITH [...]

Device of cleaning to vapor

LIQUID

Device of cleaning for motor vehicles

Apparatus to extend varnished and all liquids

CARRIAGE APPLICATOR FOR A PRODUCT OF COMPLETION FOR GROUNDS

Le chariot applicateur 10 pour un produit liquide de finition pour sols comprend : une unité centrale 12 mobile comprenant une poignée 11, des organes 21 permettant de la porter, et une source de produit, celui-ci pouvant être fourni via un conduit à liquide de grande longueur; et un appareil à manche 30 comprenant des moyens 33 de distribution pour produit, de façon typique un balai laveur, et une tête de pulvérisation 32 en communication via un liquide par l'intermédiaire d'une valve avec le conduit à liquide et comprenant une configuration anti-gouttes, résultant de la taille des perforations de la surface de pulvérisation. Le conduit long 16 entre l'unité mobile et le dispositif à manche 30facilite l'utilisation par une équipe de deux opérateurs; un premier fait fonctionner l'unité mobile, et un second le dispositif à manche.

Apparatus of cleaning and drying

APPLICATOR COATING COMPOSITION AND COATING COMPOSITION TRI TRI

DEVICE FOR CLEANING RELATIVELY LARGE SURFACE

The invention relates to a device for cleaning relatively large surfaces, such as floors, windows and the like, comprising a cleaning body for moving over the surface for cleaning and an engaging part extending transversely thereof. The cleaning device is provided with means for metered dispensing of a cleaning agent onto the surface for Cleaning, which dispensing means comprise a primary operating member. According to a first aspect of the invention, the cleaning device is provided with at least one elongate handle which has on one end means for connecting thereof to the engaging part, and on the opposite end has a secondary operating member which is connected to the dispensing means via operating means extending along or in the handle. According to another aspect of the invention, the cleaning device is provided with at least one scraping strip extending along an edge of the cleaning body. The cleaning device can be further adapted to Accommodate an exchangeable container with cleaning ...

STEAM MOP

A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.

CLEANING TOOL

With respect to a cleaning tool having a sheetlike cleaning member for mopping a surface to be cleaned, it is intended to provide a technology effective for enhancing of cleaning effect. There is provided cleaning tool (10) comprising cleaning sheet (100) for mopping a surface to be cleaned and injection nozzle (252) for jetting a cleaning liquid toward the surface to be cleaned at its region under the cleaning sheet (100).

CLEANING IMPLEMENTS COMPRISING LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM

A cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning implement (20) includes a liquid delivery system for providing a cleaning liquid (35) to a surface to be cleaned having a canister (34) for storing a liquid (35), an electrical motor (38) driving a pump (36), and a voltage source (42) for energizing the electric motor (38). A support head (24) is pivotally attached to the handle (22) for releasably receiving a cleaning sheet (28). The handle (22) includes a switch (44) and is formed from a plurality of handle sections (70, 72, 74). Each handle section has at least one electrical connector (78, 86) which is electrically connected with an electrical connector of an adjacent handle section so that the switch (44) can activate the electrical motor (38). The support head (24) can be configured to allow visual inspection of the cleaning sheet (28) through the support head during use. The canister (34) is provided with a plurality of side walls (158, 160, 162, 164) and vent valve (60) having a cracking ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE, IN PARTICULAR A FLOOR

The invention relates to a method for cleaning a surface, such as a floor, making use of a cleaning device (101) comprising a handle (102), a mopping member (104) fixed to an end of the handle and means (107) for dosed dispensing of a cleaning agent, wherein the length of the handle (102), the working width of the mopping member (104) and/or the distribution of the cleaning agent is or are adjusted prior to and/or during cleaning. The invention further relates to a cleaning device (101) for use in this method. Such a cleaning device comprises a handle (102), a mopping member (104) fixed to an end of the handle and means (107) for dosed dispensing of a cleaning agent. The mopping member (104) can be adjustable or exchangeable. In addition or instead, the dispensing means (107), which dispense the cleaning agent in distributed manner in width direction of the mopping member (104), can be adapted to vary the distribution, and the handle (102) can be adjustable in longitudinal direction.

DEVICE FOR REMOTELY ACTUATING A MECHANISM

The present invention provides an actuating device (10) suitable for remotely actuating a tool which can be the fluid delivery mechanism of a cleaning implement. The actuating device has a flexible tape (20) attached at one end to a spring-loaded spool mechanism (30, 40) connected to a trigger (50) where the spring loaded spool mechanism is located within a housing (60) for holding the device. The tape is threaded through at least one pole segment (70) and is attached to a tool which can be actuated by a pulling or pushing motion of the tape. The present invention also provides a pair of electric cables (120, 220) which are attached at one end to the spring-loaded spool and at the other end to an electric tool or device such as a motor for driving a pump. An electric switch (55), which is located on the housing (60) of a pistol-grip, is used to close the electric circuit formed by the pair of cables.

MOPPING DEVICE FOR MOPPING SURFACES TO BE CLEANED

The invention relates to a mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned. Said device is provided with a longitudinally extended mop covering holder (1), which forms a mopping side and a top side, with a handle sleeve (3), which is placed on the top side of the mop covering holder (1), with a handle (4), which is inserted into the handle sleeve (3) or integrated with this handle sleeve (3), and with a mop covering (5). This mop covering is placed on the mopping side of the mop covering holder (1), can be attached in a manner that enables it to be replaced and is made of a textile or textile-like material. The mopping device is characterized in that the mop covering holder (1) has a reservoir (6) for holding a large quantity of cleaning liquid, which can flow via at least one discharge opening (7) inside the mop covering holder (1) to the mop covering (5) attached to the mop covering holder (1). In addition, the mop covering holder (1) has at least one ventilation opening (8), via which ...

HOUSEHOLD UTENSIL HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

Ein Teleskopstiel für Haushaltsgeräte, wie Sprühwischer, mit einem inneren Aussenrohr (5), das in ein äusseres Aussenrohr (6) einschiebbar ist, wobei das innere Aussenrohr (5) relativ zu dem äusseren Aussenrohr (6) in unterschiedlichen Positionen fixierbar ist, und in den Aussenrohren (5, 6) eine Betätigungsmechanik (8, 9, 12) angeordnet ist, ist offenbart. Bei einer Änderung der Länge der Einheit aus innerem Aussenrohr (5) und äusserem Aussenrohr (6) ändert sich die Länge der Betätigungsmechanik (8, 9, 12) um dieselbe Länge.

CLEANING DEVICE WITH A TRIGGER-ACTUATED SPRAY CANISTER

Cleaning device comprising a cleaning head (100), a housing (200) connected to the cleaning head (100) and configured to retain a spray canister (5), an actuator rod (208) configured to contact an overcap (500) attached to the canister (5), and a pivot link (216) pivotally attached to the housing (200) about a pivot point. The pivot point being positioned to allow contact between the actuator rod (208) and the pivot link (216). Said cleaning device further comprising a shaft assembly (300) including a core (304, 305) slidably disposed within the shaft assembly (300), said slidable core (304, 305) being adapted to rotate the pivot link (216) about the pivot point, and a handle (400) attached to the shaft assembly (300) including a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism being adapted to move the slidable core (304, 305) toward the housing (200), which then pivots the pivot link (216), ultimately bringing the actuator rod (208) into contact with the overcap (500) and causing a dispensing ...

FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM

The invention is based on the rotation of a roller (2) mounted on a structure comprising two containers, one on top of the other, in such a way that, when said roller (2) rotates, as it comes into contact with the floor, it collects particles and liquids, driving the particles into the first container (1) where they are stored, while a draining element (9) drains the liquids collected by the roller into the second container (1'). Water is applied to the roller (2) from an upper receptacle (7) that ends in a tip with a type of scraper (8) for preventing rotation of the roller (2) in the opposite direction and for cleaning off particles that may be adhered to the roller. Flexible bristles (17) or mop strips are provided in the upper and rear part of the container (1) so that, when the set is in the inverted position, after being rotated and tipping up, a sweeping and/or mopping action is performed. Said set comprises a pivoting handle (18) and a skid (13) for clearing obstacles and uneven ...

BARE FLOOR CLEANER

A bare floor cleaner has a base and a handle pivotally connected to the base. The handle is movable between a dry mode position and a wet mode position. A fluid delivery system of the bare floor cleaner includes a source of cleaning fluid and a fluid distributor in fluid communication with the source of cleaning fluid for dispensing cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned. A recovery system of the bare floor cleaner includes a disabling mechanism for disabling the recovery system when the fluid distributor is dispensing cleaning fluid onto the surface to be cleaned ...

Multi-surface spray mop and mop supporting stand

A multi-surface spray mop system having a spray mop and mop stand. The mop having an elongated segmented body with at least an upper pole section and a lower pole section releasably coupled. The mop stand supports and maintains the spray mop in an upright position above a floor surface by maintaining the center of gravity of the spray mop within a base of a support area defined by the mop supporting stand.

Method of cleaning a hard surface using low levels of cleaning solution

A method for cleaning a hard surface using low levels of a cleaning solution includes (i) applying the cleaning solution to the hard surface to be cleaned at a level of not more than about 6 ml of cleaning solution per square foot of hard surface; and (ii) wiping the hard surface with a cleaning implement that includes a handle and a removable cleaning pad having a t1200 absorbent capacity of at least about 1 g of deionized water per g of the cleaning pad.

Cleaning article having multi-layer gather strip element

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at an elongate bond. The gather strip element has plural layers folded upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bond. The folded layers provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface.

Dustless drywall finisher

A dustless drywall finisher, is disclosed. The finisher contains a rigid handle portion containing a liquid, a sponge portion pivotally mounted to the rigid handle portion, and a flexible hollow hose transporting the liquid from the rigid handle portion to the sponge portion so that the sponge portion and the rigid handle portion still remain mutually pivotable with regards to each other and allow the liquid to prevent the formation of airborne dust.

Rucksack applicator device

The invention relates to a device for applying flowing media to a surface. Said device comprises a container (1) for the media with at least one opening (2, 3) which is located above the surface and can be deaerated and a mopping or applicator device (5) which is attached to a handle (4). In addition, the device has a flow-regulating hose (6) which can be shut off, for conveying the media from the container (1) by force of gravity to an outlet on the mopping or applicator device (5). In addition, the device has a portable unit which is worn on the back, comprising supporting and fixing straps (8) and a mounting plate (9) which is fitted to said unit and which has a rapid-action coupling device. The container has (1) a resealable exit opening at one end (2) with a connecting sleeve and a resealable fill opening (3) at the opposite end, in addition to a hose adapter (11) which can be connected to the connecting sleeve of the exit opening (2). Said adapter has a shut-off device (12) and a ...

Fluid applicator and mopping system

A mopping system incorporating a multi-use absorptive storage reservoir of fluid retaining material for retention and pressure-induced expulsion of treatment solution to a surface being treated in combination with an independently removable cleaning pad of fibrous construction. The storage reservoir and cleaning pad are adapted to releaseably engage one another in juxtaposed relation such that the cleaning pad may be readily replaced during a treatment operation.

Machine for cleaning rugs, carpets, and the like

Floor cleaning apparatus and liquid delivery assembly for use in floor cleaning apparatus

There is disclosed a floor cleaning apparatus. The apparatus has a cleaning head portion for engaging a floor surface during cleaning, an upstanding portion for maneuvering movement of said cleaning head portion, a liquid delivery assembly, a handle portion extending from said upstanding portion and a sealed liquid storage container. The cleaning head portion includes a first nozzle and a second nozzle arranged on lateral opposite ends for forward discharging of cleaning detergent therefrom. The liquid delivery assembly is configured to prevent, or at least minimize, undesirable leaking from the nozzles regardless of the orientation of the apparatus or the assembly.

Suction wet jet mop

The present invention refers to a cleaning device (10,300) which comprises a handle assembly (14,314), a cleaning head (12,12',312) pivotally mounted to said handle assembly and configured for receiving a replaceable cleaning pad (70,70',370) for collecting dirt from a floor surface (13) to be cleaned, a spray nozzle (20,22',330,332) carried by one of said cleaning head and said handle assembly for delivering a cleaning solution to a floor surface to be cleaned, a liquid delivery system (90,90') for the cleaning solution, the liquid delivery system communicating with said spray nozzle and being carried by at least one of said handle assembly and said cleaning head, a suction nozzle (18,318) carried by one of said cleaning head and said handle assembly, a dirt collection assembly (32,324) communicating with said suction nozzle, said dirt collection assembly being carried by one of said handle assembly and said cleaning head, a source of suction (30) carried by one of sad handle assembly ...

CLEANING COMPOSITION, PAD, WIPE, IMPLEMENT, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

HARD FLOOR NOZZLE

MOP ASSEMBLY AND CART

DEVICE FOR REMOTELY ACTUATING A MECHANISM

The present invention provides an actuating device (10) suitable for remotely actuating a tool which can be the fluid delivery mechanism of a cleaning implement. The actuating device has a flexible tape (20) attached at one end to a spring-loaded spool mechanism (30, 40) connected to a trigger (50) where the spring loaded spool mechanism is located within a housing (60) for holding the device. The tape is threaded through at least one pole segment (70) and is attached to a tool which can be actuated by a pulling or pushing motion of the tape. The present invention also provides a pair of electric cables (120, 220) which are attached at one end to the spring-loaded spool and at the other end to an electric tool or device such as a motor for driving a pump. An electric switch (55), which is located on the housing (60) of a pistol-grip, is used to close the electric circuit formed by the pair of cables.

Portable Self-Heating Steam Generating Device

A portable self-heating device includes a heating cell having a fluid permeable wall defining an interior space of the cell. The device includes an outer cover having a fluid permeable section, and an absorbent layer positioned external to the interior space of the cell. The heating cell and absorbent layer are positioned within a cavity formed by the outer cover such that the absorbent layer contacts the heating cell. A user can activate the portable self-heating device by contacting the device with a fluid (e.g., a gas or a liquid) that reacts exothermically with a fluid activated material located in the interior space of the cell. This raises the temperature of the device. This increase can be sufficient to heat any portion of a liquid adjacent or contacting the device such that the liquid is converted to gas and passes out of the outer cover through the fluid permeable section.

Steam cleaner

A steam cleaner capable of automatically absorbing dust includes a main body; a handle arranged at an upper end of the main body; and a cleaning towel arranged at a bottom of the main body. The main body is provided with a shell, an inner cavity of the shell is provided with a steam generating device, and the inner cavity of the shell is further provided with a dust absorbing device, and wherein the dust absorbing device includes a telescopic dust absorbing head, and the shell or the handle is provided with a switch for controlling the dust absorbing head to be telescopic and absorb the dust. The shell of the steam cleaner is internally provided with the dust absorbing device with the telescopic dust absorbing head; and the switch controls the dust absorbing head to be telescopic and absorb the dust. A user only needs to press or rotate the switch, so that the dust absorbing head can be automatically outwards extended to absorb the dust on the ground; and after cleaning, the user only needs to press or rotate the switch, so that the dust absorbing head can be inwards retracted, and the steam cleaning function is recovered, therefore, the steam cleaner is very convenient to be used.

Cleaning device

The invention relates to a cleaning device ( 1 ) comprising a handle ( 2 ). The handle ( 2 ) is formed by a tube ( 3 ), which defines a liquid reservoir ( 4 ). A nozzle unit ( 5 ) is arranged at one end of the handle and a hand grip ( 6 ) is arranged at the other end of the handle. An operating device ( 7 ) for the nozzle unit ( 5 ) is associated with the hand grip ( 6 ) The operating device ( 7 ) is connected to the nozzle unit ( 5 ) by an operative connection ( 8 ) arranged in the tube ( 3 ).

STEAM CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam mop, comprises a steam delivery system for generating and distributing steam onto a surface to be cleaned. The steam mop further comprises a handle assembly mounted to a foot assembly that has a manifold configured to supply steam from a steam generator to the surface to be cleaned. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot assembly for movement along a surface to be cleaned;a handle assembly mounted to the foot assembly;a steam generator;an opening in the foot assembly in fluid communication with the steam generator;a forward steam distributor positioned at a forward portion of the foot assembly and configured to supply steam to the surface to be cleaned;a rearward steam distributor positioned at a rearward portion of the foot assembly and configured to supply steam to the surface to be cleaned; anda manifold fluidly connecting the opening to the forward and rearward steam distributors.2. The surface cleaning apparatus according to wherein the handle assembly is swivelably mounted to the foot assembly.3. The surface cleaning apparatus according to and further comprising a fluid supply tank fluidly connected to the steam generator for supplying cleaning fluid to the steam generator.4. The surface cleaning apparatus according to wherein at least one of the forward and rearward steam distributors extend across at least a substantial lateral portion of the foot assembly.5. The surface cleaning apparatus according to wherein the forward and rearward steam distributors comprise one of a narrow slit-opening claim 4 , a plurality of small apertures or slits claim 4 , and a cat-eye opening.6. The surface cleaning apparatus according to and further comprising a shuttle plate mounted to the foot assembly for reciprocal movement between a forward position and a rearward position;wherein the shuttle plate is configured to close off the forward steam distributor in the forward position and to close off the rearward ...

ELECTRIC STEAM MOP

The present patent relates to an electric steam mop, comprising a shell, which is placed to a surface to be cleaned, and has a decontamination surface which is faced downwards and opposite to the surface to be cleaned, wherein the decontamination surface has a steam outlet; a handheld part, which is connected to the shell for handholding; a water tank, which is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet; a steam formation device, which has a water inlet and a steam outlet, wherein the steam outlet is communicated with the steam outlet of the decontamination surface of the shell, and a steam formation cavity is provided between the water inlet and the steam outlet for communicating with the both; a water pump, which is provided between the water tank and the steam formation device, and used to drive the water in the water tank to flow into the steam formation device, and wherein the water pump comprises a reciprocating piston rod; and a synchronous motor, wherein the synchronous motor is connected to the piston rod of the water pump to drive the water pump to actuate. In the present invention, a water pump is driven electrically by a synchronous motor, thus having the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, and labor-saving. 1. An electric steam mop , comprising:a shell, which is placed to a surface to be cleaned, and has a decontamination surface which is faced downwards and opposite to the surface to be cleaned, and wherein the decontamination surface has a steam outlet;a handheld part, which is connected to the shell for handholding;a water tank, which is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet;a steam formation device, which has a water inlet and a steam outlet, wherein the steam outlet is communicated with the steam outlet of the decontamination surface of the shell, and a steam formation cavity is provided between the water inlet and the steam outlet for communicating with the both;a water pump, which is provided between the water tank ...

STEAM CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam/vacuum mop, comprises a steam delivery system for generating and distributing steam onto a surface to be cleaned and a vacuum source mounted to at least one of the foot assembly and the handle assembly and in communication with multiple suction inlets, where one of the suction inlets are intermittently blocked. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot assembly for movement along a surface to be cleaned;a handle assembly mounted to the foot assembly;a vacuum source mounted to at least one of the foot assembly and the handle assembly;a forward suction inlet in fluid communication with the vacuum source and positioned at a forward portion of the foot assembly;a rearward suction inlet in fluid communication with the vacuum source and positioned at a rearward portion of the foot assembly;a steam delivery system mounted at least in part to the foot assembly, the steam delivery system comprising a steam generator and at least one steam distributor in fluid communication with the steam generator and provided on the foot assembly to supply steam to the surface to be cleaned; anda shuttle plate mounted to the foot assembly for reciprocal movement between a forward position and a rearward position;wherein the shuttle plate is configured to block the forward suction inlet in the forward position, and to block the rearward suction inlet in the rearward position; andwherein the forward suction inlet is blocked when the shuttle plate is in the forward position, and the forward suction inlet is unblocked and open when the shuttle plate is in the rearward position.2. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the forward and rearward suction inlets extend across at least a substantial lateral portion of the foot assembly.3. The surface cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the steam delivery system further comprises a fluid supply tank fluidly connected to the steam generator for ...

Floor cleaning system

The system is based on a roller ( 2 ) installed on a structure with two containers, one located above the other, such that the rotation of the roller ( 2 ) as it rests on the floor collects particles and liquids, sending the particles into the first container ( 1 ) where they are stored, while a squeezing element ( 9 ) squeezes the liquids collected by the roller into the second container ( 1′ ). Water is applied to the roller ( 2 ) from an upper tank ( 7 ) which discharges via a nozzle with a type of scraper ( 8 ) to prevent the roller ( 2 ) from rotating in the opposite direction and to clean off any particles stuck to it. At the top and rear of the container ( 1 ) there are flexible bristles ( 17 ) or mop strips that act as a broom and/or mop in the inverted position after turning and hinging the assembly. The assembly has a rotating handle ( 18 ) and a skid ( 13 ) to overcome obstacles and differences in levels.

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises a handle and a foot coupled to the handle for movement along a surface to be cleaned. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. The foot comprises a viewing window for viewing the cleaning pad. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot movable along a surface to be cleaned;a handle coupled to the foot for maneuvering the foot along the surface to be cleaned;a cleaning pad mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned; anda viewing window provided on an upper surface of the foot for viewing the cleaning pad;wherein when the foot is moved along the surface to be cleaned a user may view the cleaning pad through the viewing window.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the foot comprises a base housing and cover housing attached to the base housing claim 1 , wherein the viewing window is provided on the cover housing.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the viewing window comprises a cut-out in the cover housing.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the base housing comprises a light transmitting portion at least partially aligned with the cut-out.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the viewing window further comprises a light transmitting pane mounted to the foot and at least partially aligned with the cut-out.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the viewing window comprises one of a transparent material and a translucent material.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of and further comprising a second viewing window provided on an upper surface of the foot for viewing the cleaning pad.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the foot comprises an interior chamber claim 1 , with the fluid distributor provided in the interior chamber and the viewing window provided over ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises an upright housing and a foot coupled to the upright housing. The cleaning apparatus comprises an illumination element for illuminating a fluid supply tank and the contents therein. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. A movable agitator provided on the foot is configured for movement between a first use position in contact with the surface to be cleaned and a second non-use position out of contact with the surface to be cleaned. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot movable along a surface to be cleaned;an upright housing coupled to the foot;a fluid source provided on one of the foot and the upright housing;a first fluid distributor provided on the foot and fluidly connected to the fluid source to distribute fluid onto the surface to be cleaned;a cleaning pad mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned; andan agitator movably mounted to the foot for movement between a use position in contact with the surface to be cleaned and a non-use position out of contact with the surface to be cleaned.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the agitator is mounted on a rear side of the foot claim 1 , such that the agitator is positioned behind the foot in the use position.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the agitator is pivotally mounted on the foot for rotation between the use and non-use positions.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of and further comprising an actuator assembly for selectively moving the agitator from the use position to the non-use position.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the actuator assembly comprises a latch and a latch actuator coupled with the latch claim 4 , where the latch engages a portion of the agitator to retain the agitator in the use-position.6. The surface cleaning ...

FLOOR MAINTENANCE TOOL AND METHOD

A floor tool including a handle, a mop head, and an actuator. The handle includes first and second opposite ends through and between which a longitudinal axis of the handle extends. The handle lies in a plane and further includes a first portion that is located at the first end of the handle and a second portion that is offset from the longitudinal axis. The mop head is coupled at the second end of the handle. A first grip is coupled to the first portion of the handle, and a second grip is coupled to the second portion of the handle. The actuator is positioned adjacent the first end and is contiguous with the first grip, and a fluid reservoir is coupled to and carried by the handle between the second portion and the second end. 1. A floor tool comprising:a handle including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending through and between the first and second ends of the handle, the handle lying in a plane and further including a first portion located at the first end of the handle and a second portion offset from the longitudinal axis;a mop head coupled at the second end of the handle;a first grip coupled to the first portion of the handle;a second grip coupled to the second portion of the handle;an actuator positioned adjacent the first end and contiguous with the first grip; anda fluid reservoir coupled to and carried by the handle between the second portion and the second end.2. The floor tool of claim 1 , the fluid reservoir having a center of mass that is offset from the longitudinal axis.3. The floor tool of claim 1 , wherein the handle has a serpentine shape.4. The floor tool of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir comprises a transparent window to permit viewing of a fluid level therein.5. The floor tool of claim 1 , wherein a majority of the handle is free from intersection with the longitudinal axis.6. The floor tool of claim 5 , wherein at least eighty percent of the tool handle is free from intersection with the ...

BUCKETLESS HANDLE

A modular cleaning device including a handle assembly having a container, a dispensing element in fluid communication with the container, and a cleaning element. A backpack including a bladder in fluid communication with the dispensing element is also included. The handle assembly is configured to dispense a fluid from at least one of the backpack and the container. 1. A modular cleaning device comprising:a handle assembly including a container, a dispensing element in fluid communication with the container, and a cleaning element; anda backpack including a bladder in fluid communication with the dispensing element;wherein the handle assembly is configured to selectively dispense a fluid from at least one of the backpack and the container.2. The modular cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein the bladder is in fluid communication with at least one of the container and an adaptor in fluid communication with the dispensing element.3. The modular cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning device includes an actuator at one end of the handle assembly configured to selectively dispense the fluid from the at least one of the backpack and the container.4. The modular cleaning device of claim 3 , wherein the actuator is a push-button that actuates a rod to urge a valve away from an opening disposed in the handle assembly that is in fluid communication with at least one of the container and the bladder.5. The modular cleaning device of claim 4 , wherein when the push-button is pressed for a first time claim 4 , the fluid continuously flows from the one of the container and the bladder claim 4 , through the opening in the handle assembly claim 4 , and out the dispensing element.6. The modular cleaning device of claim 5 , wherein when the push-button is pressed a second time claim 5 , the valve returns to a position covering the opening in the handle assembly thereby preventing the fluid from flowing through the opening.7. The modular cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein ...

Cleaning System

A cleaning system for retaining a cleaning member such as a sponge or mop-head in a compressed and compacted state prior to use. The cleaning system generally includes one or more cleaning cartridges, each of which include a base, a cleaning member secured to the base, and an outer covering compressing the cleaning member. Upon removal of the outer covering, the cleaning member will expand and be ready for use. Also disclosed is a dispensing unit adapted to store, activate, use and dispose of the cleaning cartridges. The dispensing unit includes a nozzle which retains the outermost cleaning cartridge in a position partially extending through an outlet opening awaiting use. The dispensing unit may include a telescoping handle so that it may be converted for use as a mop. 1. A cleaning system , comprising:a cleaning cartridge, said cleaning cartridge being comprised of a base;a cleaning member secured to said base; andan outer covering surrounding said cleaning member, wherein said cleaning member is retained within said cleaning cartridge in a compacted state.2. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning member is adapted to expand upon removal of said outer covering.3. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said outer covering is comprised of a rigid container surrounding said cleaning member.4. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said outer covering is comprised of a flexible wrap surrounding said cleaning member.5. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning member is sealed within said outer covering.6. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said outer covering is removably secured to said base.7. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said outer covering is adapted to be broken to expose and expand said cleaning member.8. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning member is comprised of a sponge.9. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning member is secured to said base via an adhesive.10. The cleaning ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam mop, comprises a steam generator and a cleaning pad. Steam from the steam generator can be applied to a cleaning composition applied to a stain on a floor surface. The cleaning composition can be applied directly to the floor surface, or indirectly via the cleaning pad. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus for treating a stain on a floor surface , the surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a cleaning solution reservoir configured to hold a supply of cleaning solution;a steam generator in fluid communication with the reservoir for heating the cleaning solution to generate steam;a steam distributor fluidly connected to the steam generator to distribute steam onto the stain on the floor surface;a cleaning pad positioned to contact the stain on the floor surface; anda cleaning composition comprising a peroxygen and a surfactant for application onto the stain on the floor surface;wherein application of steam to the cleaning composition transfers energy from the steam to the cleaning composition to enhance the cleaning efficacy of the cleaning composition as compared to the cleaning efficacy of the cleaning composition without steam.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cleaning composition comprises a soluble anhydrous composition.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the peroxygen comprises at least one of sodium perborate claim 2 , sodium percarbonate claim 2 , calcium percarbonate claim 2 , hydrogen peroxide claim 2 , or a solid complex of hydrogen peroxide with polyvinylpyrrolidone.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cleaning composition further comprises a fragrance.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the peroxygen comprises hydrogen peroxide and the surfactant comprises sodium lauryl sulfate.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning composition is provided with the cleaning pad.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of and further comprising a foot movable ...

Wearable cleaning articles and a container

A container has a base and walls connected to the base to define an interior space. The walls have upper edges that terminate in a plane and define an opening for access to the interior space. Wetted donnable articles are stacked within the container, each article in a flat configuration at least partially perpendicular to the opening permitting withdrawal of any one of the donnable articles through the opening in a flat configuration. Walls on opposing sides of the base of the container diverge from each other with increasing distance from the base, such that the interior space widens gradually toward the opening. Walls on other opposing sides of the base have lower portions connected to the base and upper portions connected to the lower portions by steps that lengthen the interior space abruptly.

Multipurpose cleaning apparatus

A multiple purpose cleaning apparatus may provide mopping or scrubbing functionality as well as sweeping functionality in a single apparatus. The cleaning apparatus comprises an extendable and retractable broom casing that extends from between a pair of pivotally connected panels. When the broom casing is extended from between the panels, the cleaning apparatus may be used as a broom. When the broom casing is retracted within the panels, the cleaning apparatus may be used as a mop or scrubber.

CLEANING PAD WITH VISUALLY DISCERNIBLE INDICATOR, STEAM MOP AND METHOD

A cleaning pad for use with a surface cleaning appliance, such as a steam mop, includes a cleaning composition and at least one visually discernible indicator that alerts a user to the condition of the cleaning pad. The visually discernible indicator can change color as the cleaning composition is consumed. 1. A cleaning pad for a surface cleaning appliance , comprising:a substrate having an absorbent layer;a consumable cleaning composition in the absorbent layer; anda color-changing indicator changing from a first color to a second color as the cleaning composition is consumed.2. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the substrate further comprises a backing layer defining a top side of the cleaning pad.3. The cleaning pad of claim 2 , wherein the color-changing indicator comprises a color patch visible through the backing layer.4. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent layer comprises melt blown polypropylene.5. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the color-changing indicator comprises the first color when the cleaning composition is present in the absorbent layer and comprises second color when the cleaning composition is consumed.6. The cleaning pad of claim 5 , wherein the color-changing indicator fades from first color to second color as the cleaning composition is consumed.7. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein cleaning composition comprises one of:(a) a dilute hydrogen peroxide component and an anionic surfactant; or(b) a non-ionic surfactant blend, a cationic surfactant, a fragrance and a chelating agent.8. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the color-changing indicator is encapsulated within a degradable film that is sensitive to at least one of heat and moisture.9. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the color-changing indicator comprises at least one color patch which contrasts with the absorbent layer.10. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the color-changing indicator comprises an optical state change material.11. The cleaning ...

STEAM MOP WITH GROUT CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning pad and a grout cleaning tape. The grout cleaning tape can be provided as a replaceable grout cleaning cartridge containing a supply reel of grout cleaning tape that can be rolled across grout line grooves with an applicator roller. The grout cleaning tape can include a composition therein that is configured to be activated or enhanced by steam and transferred into the grout line to be cleaned when steam is applied to the tape. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot movable along a surface to be cleaned;a handle coupled to the foot for maneuvering the foot along the surface to be cleaned;a cleaning pad adjacent to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned;an applicator roller carried by the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned;a supply reel rotatably carried by the foot; anda grout cleaning tape wound around the supply reel;wherein the grout cleaning tape wraps around the applicator roller such that advancement of the foot along a surface to be cleaned advances the grout cleaning tape around the application roller and into contact with the surface to be cleaned.2. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the grout cleaning tape comprises a substrate of non-woven fibers comprising at least one of polypropene claim 1 , polythene claim 1 , and poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers.3. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the grout cleaning tape is provided with a grout cleaning composition.4. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the grout cleaning composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide component in combination with an anionic detergent.5. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the grout cleaning composition comprises a heat-activated cleaning composition.6. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the grout cleaning tape comprises a ...

CLEANING PAD AND STEAM APPLIANCE

A surface cleaning apparatus has a steam distribution manifold located along the leading edge of a foot assembly and configured to apply steam to a surface to be cleaned, in front of the cleaning pad. The cleaning pad trailing the manifold can absorb soil, stains and residual moisture from the cleaning process as the steam appliance is moved across the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning pad can comprise a superabsorbent material. In another embodiment, the cleaning pad can comprise a melamine foam with abrasive particles interspersed therein and configured to agitate the surface to be cleaned in conjunction with steam. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot movable along a surface to be cleaned;a handle coupled to the foot for maneuvering the foot along the surface to be cleaned;a cleaning pad adjacent to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned;a steam generator provided on one of the foot and the handle for producing steam; anda steam distribution manifold pivotally mounted along a front of the foot and comprising at least one steam outlet in fluid communication with the steam generator to deliver steam to the surface to be cleaned;wherein the steam distribution manifold is movable between a first position for applying steam to the surface to be cleaned and a second position in which the steam distribution manifold is raised with respect to the first position.2. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning pad is positioned rearwardly of the steam distribution manifold claim 1 , such that the cleaning pad does not cover the at least one steam outlet.3. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , and further comprising a cleaning solution reservoir in fluid communication with the steam generator.4. The surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 3 , and further comprising an auxiliary solution reservoir in fluid communication with the at least one steam outlet claim 3 , ...

CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING MULTI-LAYER GATHER STRIP ELEMENT

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at an elongate bond. The gather strip element has plural layers folded upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bond. The folded layers provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. 1. A cleaning article for cleaning a target surface , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven sheet; anda hydrophilic gather strip element joined to said nonwoven sheet at an elongate bond, said gather strip element comprising plural superimposed layers folded upon one another, a plurality of said layers having strips extending outwardly from said bond.2. A cleaning article according to free of tow fibers.3. A cleaning article according to free of attachment sleeves.4. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element comprises at least three superimposed layers.5. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element comprises at least two independent sheets joined together at said bond.6. A cleaning article according to wherein said at least one of said independent sheets of said gather strip element is z-folded upon itself.7. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element comprises three independent sheets joined together at said bond claim 4 , each of said sheets being serpentine folded.8. An elongate cleaning article for cleaning a target surface claim 4 , said cleaning article having two opposed longitudinal edges defining a width therebetween and two opposed transverse edges defining a length therebetween claim 4 , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven sheet; anda hydrophilic cellulosic gather strip element joined ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The inlet end of the outlet section has a width in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction that is greater than a width of the outlet end of the porous section in the transverse direction. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a suction motor provided in the air flow path; and,(c) a cyclone chamber provided in the air flow path, the cyclone chamber having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, an outlet end, a longitudinally spaced apart opposed end and a screen assembly, the cyclone air inlet having an outlet port that extends a cyclone outlet port length in the longitudinal direction, the cyclone air outlet is provided at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber,wherein the screen assembly comprises an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section,and wherein the outlet section comprises a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section, which is located at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber, to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section,and wherein the outlet end of the outlet section overlies the cyclone air outlet, the porous section extends ...

TOOL HANDLES HAVING STATIONARY AND ROTATIONAL PORTIONS

Methods of moving and operating a tool are provided. The methods include positioning an upper hand on an upper handle of a pole so that a first portion of the upper hand grasps a stationary portion of the upper handle and a second portion of the upper hand grasps a rotational portion of the upper handle, positioning a lower hand on a lower handle of the pole so that a first portion of the lower hand grasps a stationary portion of the lower handle and a second portion of the lower hand grasps a rotational portion of the lower handle, and switching between grasping the stationary and/or rotational portions of the upper and/or lower handles by adjusting which of the first and second portions of the upper and/or lower hands applies pressure to the upper and/or lower handles, respectively. 1. A method of moving a tool back-and-forth , the tool having a pole , an upper handle , a lower handle , and a flat mop attached to the pole by a universal joint , comprising:positioning an upper hand on the upper handle of the pole so that a first portion of the upper hand grasps a stationary portion of the upper handle and a second portion of the upper hand grasps a rotational portion of the upper handle;positioning a lower hand on the lower handle of the pole so that a first portion of the lower hand grasps a stationary portion of the lower handle and a second portion of the lower hand grasps a rotational portion of the lower handle; andswitching between grasping the stationary and/or rotational portions of the upper and/or lower handles by adjusting which of the first and second portions of the upper and/or lower hands applies pressure to the upper and/or lower handles, respectively.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the switching step comprises using only the first portion of the upper and lower hands to apply pressure to only the stationary portions of the upper and lower handles.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the switching step comprises using only the second portion of the ...

TOOL HANDLES HAVING STATIONARY AND ROTATIONAL PORTIONS

A tool and a method of moving a tool is provided. The tool includes a pole defining an axis and a handle. The handle includes a stationary and rotational portion, the stationary and rotational portions forming a unitary assembly with the stationary and rotational portions being adjacent one another along the axis. The stationary portion is secured to the pole in a manner that prevents it from rotating with respect to the pole and in a manner prevents the stationary portion from translational movement with respect to the pole along the axis. The rotational portion is secured to the stationary portion that allows the rotational portion to freely rotate with respect to the pole about the axis and with respect to the stationary portion and in a manner that prevents the rotational portion from translational movement with respect to the pole and the stationary portion along the axis. 1. A tool comprisinga pole defining an axis; anda first handle having both a first stationary portion and a first rotational portion, the first stationary portion and the first rotational portion forming a unitary assembly with the first stationary portion and the first rotational portion being immediately adjacent one another along the axis,the first stationary portion secured to the pole in a manner that prevents the first stationary portion from rotational movement with respect to the pole about the axis and in a manner prevents the first stationary portion from translational movement with respect to the pole along the axis, andthe first rotational portion secured to the first stationary portion in a manner that allows the first rotational portion to freely rotate with respect to the pole about the axis and with respect to the first stationary portion and in a manner that prevents the first rotational portion from translational movement with respect to the pole and the first stationary portion along the axis.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the first handle is positioned so that the first ...

RESEVOIR MOP AND RELATED METHOD

A mop head with a structural base and a resilient, compressible cover defining an internal void volume forming a reservoir that can be at least partially filled with a cleaning liquid through a surface opening in the cover. The structural base includes one or more liquid discharge channels which are normally closed off by spring-biased stopper members to prevent discharge of the cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid may be selectively discharged by application of compressing force against the cover during use. The application of such compressing force displaces the stopper members thereby opening the liquid discharge channels and permitting the cleaning liquid to flow outwardly through the discharge channels and away from the mop head. 1. A liquid dispensing mop head comprising:a structural base of one-piece molded plastic construction having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the lower surface includes a plurality of hooking elements adapted to reversibly engage a textile structure in hook and loop connection, the structural base further including at least one fluid discharge channel extending from the upper surface to a forward edge of the structural base such that fluid may flow from the upper surface to the forward edge for discharge away from the mop head;a pliable molded polymer cover disposed in covering relation over the structural base with a space between the cover and the structural base defining a fluid reservoir, the polymer cover including at least one fluid acceptance opening adapted to receive fluid within the space between the cover and the structural base;a stopper member normally disposed in covering, flow-blocking relation to said at least one fluid discharge channel at the upper surface of the structural base, the stopper member being operatively connected through a pivoting lever arm to a compressible spring normally applying an upward force to the lever arm and urging the stopper member downward, and wherein the lever arm operatively ...

BARE FLOOR CLEANER

A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a brush assembly provided on the base assembly. A steam distribution manifold is provided within an interior of the brush assembly and fluidly coupled with the steam generator to distribute steam through the brush assembly. 1. A bare floor cleaner comprising:a base housing movable along a surface to be cleaned;an upright housing mounted to the base housing;a tank mounted to one of the base housing and the upright housing, and adapted to hold a quantity of liquid;a steam generator mounted in one of the base housing and the upright housing;a brush assembly provided in a brush chamber on the base housing and having a steam permeable portion;a dirt receptacle positioned in the base housing rearwardly of the brush assembly and comprising a dirt receptacle inlet open to the brush chamber such that dirt swept up by the brush assembly can be propelled into the dirt receptacle through the dirt receptacle inlet; anda steam distribution manifold within an interior of the brush assembly and fluidly coupled with the steam generator to distribute steam through the steam permeable portion of the brush assembly.2. The bare floor cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the brush assembly comprises a sweeper mounted to the base housing and adapted to contact the surface to be cleaned to remove dirt therefrom by propelling the dirt into the dirt receptacle through the dirt receptacle inlet claim 1 , and wherein the dirt receptacle is positioned in the base housing to receive the dirt swept from the surface to be cleaned by the sweeper.3. The bare floor cleaner according to and further comprising a motor mounted on the base housing and operably connected to the sweeper for rotationally driving the sweeper.4. The bare floor cleaner according to and further comprising a partition having a ramped front surface ...

WET-CLEANING APPLIANCE HAVING A CLEANING ROLLER

A wet-cleaning appliance, in particular a wet mop, has a cleaning roller, which is mounted in a rotatable manner about a roller axis, and having a roller cover, which encloses the cleaning roller in the circumferential direction, at least in part, and has at least one movable covering element for optionally closing and/or releasing an opening region of the roller cover. In order to prevent residual liquid contained in the roller cover from dripping from the wet-cleaning appliance when the roller cover is opened, the movable covering element has a collecting unit, in particular a collecting container, which has a storage volume for collecting liquid that remains in the roller cover. 113243564584. A wet cleaning appliance () , with a cleaning roller () mounted so that it can rotate around a roller axis () and a roller cover () that at least partially encloses the cleaning roller () in a circumferential direction , which has at least one displaceable covering element () for optionally closing and/or opening an opening region () of the roller cover () , wherein the displaceable covering element () has a storage volume-providing collecting unit () , in particular a collecting vessel , for collecting liquid remaining behind inside of the roller cover ().218753. The wet cleaning appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting unit () is arranged offset radially inward on an inner wall () of the covering element () facing the cleaning roller ().318. The wet cleaning appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting unit () is designed to hold liquid in an amount of up to 30 ml.41894. The wet cleaning appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting unit () has an opening () that precedes the storage volume in an opening direction (r) of the roller cover ().5185. The wet cleaning appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting unit () is formed along the entire axial longitudinal extension of the covering element ().6185. The wet ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a fluid delivery or steam mop, comprises a handle assembly comprising a steam distributor and a foot assembly pivotally attached to the handle assembly and comprising a base housing. The foot assembly can be used in two positions, whereby opposing sides of a cleaning pad on the base housing can selectively engage a surface to be cleaned. The foot assembly is further swivelable relative to the steam distributor, such that fluid can be delivered to the surface to be cleaned in both of the two use positions. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a foot assembly adapted to move across a surface to be cleaned and comprising a base housing;a handle assembly pivotally attached to the foot assembly;a cleaning pad on the base housing and having opposed first and second cleaning surfaces; a first use position in which the first cleaning surface of the cleaning pad faces the surface to be cleaned; and', 'a second use position in which the second cleaning surface of the cleaning pad faces the surface to be cleaned; and, 'a coupling joint pivotally attaching the foot assembly to the handle assembly and defining a first axis of rotation, wherein the foot assembly is swivelable relative to the handle assembly about the first axis of rotation betweena biasing mechanism associated with the base housing, wherein the biasing mechanism provides a directing force to at least one of the base housing or the coupling joint with respect to the handle to direct the base housing away from the first use position and the second use position when the base housing is lifted from the surface to be cleaned.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the biasing mechanism includes at least one flat spring.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the base housing comprises a first foot enclosure operably coupled to a second foot enclosure and forming a cavity therebetween.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the at least one flat spring ...

STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH VIBRATION AND HEATING COMPONENTS

A steam frame for a steam appliance has a body, a passageway in the body for passage of a fluid medium, and a member such as an unbalanced rotatable turbine in fluid communication with the passageway, where the member is capable of being engaged by the fluid medium to produce vibrations in the body for enhanced cleaning performance. A steam attachment includes a body, a pad covering at least a portion of the body, and a heating element coupled to the body. The heating element is configured to increase the temperature of the pad for enhanced cleaning performance. The heating element and vibration-producing member may be used separately or together. 1. A steam frame for a steam cleaning appliance , comprising:a body having a face portion configured to abut a surface to be cleaned, the body including a passageway for conducting steam from an inlet to one or more outlets on the face portion for discharging the steam during operation; anda vibratory member in fluid communication with the passageway, the vibratory member being arranged and configured to receive a flow of the steam to produce mechanical vibration of the body for increased cleaning effect on the surface during operation.2. The steam frame of claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially planar and symmetric about a central portion where the inlet is located claim 1 , and wherein the vibratory member is located in the central portion and is in fluid communication with the passageway at a point upstream of at least some of the outlets.3. The steam frame of claim 2 , wherein the vibratory member is located beside the passageway and has an outer portion extending into the passageway to interact with the fluid flow to produce the mechanical vibration of the body.4. The steam frame of claim 3 , wherein the vibratory member is an unbalanced rotatable member having one or more paddle-like surfaces on which the fluid flow impinges to rotate the vibratory member.5. The steam frame of claim 4 , wherein the vibratory ...

CLEANING DEVICE HAVING FLUID RESERVOIR HANDLE WITH INTEGRAL REFILL/RESERVOIR RECEIVER

A mop or like cleaning implement with a fluid reservoir and dispensing handle and with an integral refill/add-on reservoir receiver which embraces the handle. A refill/add on reservoir fluid container is inserted into the receiver to supplement and/or replenish the volume of liquid contained in the fluid reservoir handle. The refill fluid container can be removed and replaced when empty. The reservoir and dispensing handle can be filled and refilled independently of the refill fluid container, or can be refilled using the refill container. Either way, a refill container can be inserted into the refill receiver to supplement the volume of fluid in the reservoir handle. 1. A cleaning implement comprising: a cleaning head; a fluid reservoir handle connected to said cleaning head; said fluid reservoir handle including a handle reservoir for storing liquid , and a dispensing valve for dispensing fluid from said handle reservoir to or adjacent to said cleaning head; said handle including a receiver integrally connected to said handle in flow communication with said handle reservoir; said receiver being adapted to removably receive a refill/add-on reservoir container filled with fluid , whereby fluid flows from said container into said handle reservoir to supplement and/or replenish the volume of liquid contained said handle reservoir.2. The cleaning implement of in hick said receiver includes: a fluid passageway into said handle reservoir claim 1 , and a normally closed receiver valve in said fluid passageway claim 1 , which prevents the flow of liquid into said handle reservoir unless opened; a refill/add-on reservoir container having a bottom opening and a normally closed container valve connected to said opening claim 1 , which prevents the flow of fluid from said container unless said container valve is opened; said container valve and said receiver valve being adapted to interact and open each other when said container is inserted into said receiver claim 1 , thus ...

Hi/lo volume spray adjustment for mop handle

A cleaning device includes a shaft, a cleaning element mounted at a distal end of the shaft, a spray device mounted near the distal end of the shaft, a handle assembly mounted at a proximal end of the shaft, and a rod. The spray device includes a liquid reservoir, a pump and a nozzle. The handle assembly includes a lever rotatable about a pivot point with first and second engagement surfaces of different distances from the pivot point, and a knob having a cam surface and rotatable between first and second positions. The rod extends between the pump and the lever. The knob cam surface is engaged with the rod for aligning a first end of the rod to the first engagement surface with the knob in the first position and aligning the first end of the rod to the second engagement surface with the knob in the second position.

DAMP MOP TOOL WITH HAND ACTIVATED LIQUID DISPENSER

A damp mop includes a handle with a bore that defines a reservoir for a volume of cleaning liquid. The neck includes a socket with an outlet chamber and a liquid outlet orifice is defined in the neck in communication with the outlet chamber. A handle tip is engaged with the neck socket and includes a flow passage in fluid communication with both reservoir and the outlet chamber. A rod is located in the handle and includes an inner end with a piston. The rod and piston are selectively manually movable between: (i) a retracted position in which liquid can flow from the reservoir into the outlet chamber; and (ii) an extended position in which the piston blocks flow of liquid. The piston pressurizes the outlet chamber when it moves from the retracted position to the extended position to cause cleaning fluid to be ejected from the outlet orifice. 1. A damp mop tool comprising:a head including a body and a neck connected to the body, said body adapted to be connected to an associated cleaning element;a handle comprising an inner end connected to the neck and an outer end spaced from said inner end, said handle adapted to be held by a user and comprising an internal bore that defines a reservoir adapted for containing a volume of associated cleaning liquid;said neck comprising an internal neck passage that defines a socket and an outlet chamber that communicates with said neck passage;at least one liquid outlet orifice defined in said neck, said liquid outlet orifice including a first end that opens through an external surface of the neck and including a second end that is in fluid communication with said outlet chamber;a handle tip connected to the inner end of the handle and engaged with said socket of said neck, said handle tip comprising a liquid flow passage including an inlet portion in fluid communication with said reservoir of said handle and an outlet portion in fluid communication with said outlet chamber of said neck;a flow control system for controlling the ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an on-board reactive oxygen species generator which produces reactive oxygen species in situ from fluid stored within an on-board supply tank of the surface cleaning apparatus, and further delivers the generated reactive oxygen species to a cleaning pad attached to the housing of the surface cleaning apparatus. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a housing adapted to be moved across a surface to be cleaned;a fluid distribution system provided with the housing for storing and supplying a fluid, and comprising a supply tank from which a portion of the fluid is provided;a cleaning pad mounted to the housing and in fluid communication with the fluid distribution system; and a transducer; and', 'an acoustic horn operably coupling the transducer to the portion of the fluid;', 'wherein the acoustic horn transfers energy to the portion of the fluid to generate reactive oxygen species which are provided to the cleaning pad., 'a reactive oxygen species generator provided with the housing in fluid communication with the supply tank, the reactive oxygen species generator comprising2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a lower housing moveably coupled with an upper housing claim 1 , and wherein the cleaning pad is attached to the lower housing.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surface cleaning apparatus comprises a steam generator provided with the housing and having a steam outlet for delivering steam to the cleaning pad.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the steam outlet is further fluidly coupled with the reactive oxygen species generator such that the steam co-mingles with the generated reactive oxygen species before being delivered to the cleaning pad.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the steam generator includes a first cavity defined within the housing and comprises a heating element mounted within the first ...

Steamer Mop Having Quick Change Cleaning Pad

The invention relates generally to an improved mop having a support arm having a handle, a mop head that is pivotally attached to said support arm, a pair of rollers disposed in said mop head at lateral side of the mop head housing, a cleaning pad rotatably carried by said rollers so that a first roller carries said cleaning pad and a second roller draws sections of said cleaning pad across a cleaning area defined by said mop head, whereas the cleaning pad travel along a path orthogonal to the front of the housing, a spray nozzle carried by said mop head that is fluidly connected to a cleaning solution container for allowing the user to select and spray a cleaning solution on the surface being cleaned, and an ultra violet light source disposed on said mop head for disinfecting said cleaning pad. 1. A steam mop comprising:a mop head including an housing attached to a support arm;a feed roller disposed within the housing attached at an internal lateral side of the housing;a cleaning pad removably attached to the feed roller;a take up roller for receiving the cleaning pad as it travels along a path orthogonal to a front of the mop head so that an edge of the cleaning pad faces forward relative to the housing wherein the cleaning pad travels from the feed roller to the take up roller so that a used cleaning section of the cleaning pad is transferred to the take up roller and an unused cleaning section of the cleaning pad is fed from the feed roller for contact with a cleaning area whereas the take roller is disposed in the housing attached at an opposite internal lateral side relative to the feed roller;a brush carried by the mop head, disposed adjacent to the take up roller and in contact with the cleaning pad so as to remove debris from the cleaning pad as the cleaning pad is transferred to the take up roller;a dirt collection tray disposed beneath the brush to receive debris removed from the take up roller by the brush;a water reservoir carried by the support arm and ...

Floor Cleaning Apparatus and Liquid Delivery Assembly for Use in Floor Cleaning Apparatus

The present invention is concerned with a floor cleaning apparatus. The apparatus has a cleaning head portion for engaging a floor surface during cleaning, an upstanding portion for maneuvering movement of said cleaning head portion, a liquid delivery assembly, a handle portion extending from said upstanding portion and a sealed liquid storage container. The cleaning head portion includes a first nozzle and a second nozzle arranged on lateral opposite ends for forward discharging of cleaning detergent therefrom. 1. A floor cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning head portion for engaging a floor surface during cleaning , an upstanding portion for maneuvering movement of said cleaning head portion , a liquid delivery assembly , a handle portion extending from said upstanding portion and a sealed liquid storage container , wherein said cleaning head portion includes a first nozzle and a second nozzle arranged on lateral opposite ends for forward discharging of cleaning detergent therefrom , wherein said liquid delivery assembly includes:a first chamber,a first pipeline allowing fluid communication between said sealed liquid storage container and said first chamber,a second chamber situated adjacent said first chamber,a first conduit allowing liquid to exit from said second chamber to said first nozzle for discharge,a third chamber situated adjacent said first chamber,a second pipeline allowing gaseous communication between said third chamber and said sealed liquid storage container,an inlet allowing surrounding air or gas to enter said third chamber and then said liquid storage container,a fourth chamber situated adjacent said first chamber, anda second conduit allowing liquid to exit from said fourth chamber to said second nozzle for discharge,wherein:a. said first chamber is provided with a first aperture for fluid communication with said second chamber, said first aperture is reciprocatingly closable by a first one-way valve,b. said first chamber is provided with ...

Multi-Use Sanitizing Mop and Sprayer

A versatile sanitizing and cleaning apparatus () has a reservoir (), a removable base () at the bottom of the reservoir having electrodes () that extend up into the reservoir () for electrolyzing water within the reservoir, and an opening () at the top end of the reservoir. A cap () having a valve () that is biased to the normally-closed position screws to the top of the reservoir (), allowing the reservoir to be turned upside-down and inserted into a receiving portion () of a mop, thus allowing the mop () to use electrolyzed water for cleaning. Alternatively, instead of being used with the cap () and mop (), the reservoir () and base () can be mated with a hand sprayer () allowing the reservoir (), base (), and hand sprayer () to be used as a spray bottle () to spray electrolyzed water for cleaning purposes. 1. A versatile sanitizing and cleaning apparatus comprising:a reservoir having a first opening at a first portion thereof and a second opening at a second portion thereof; a base housing;', 'an electrical input port for receiving input electrical power; and', 'first and second electrodes defining a cathode and an anode extending from the base into the reservoir when the reservoir first opening is mated to the base; and', 'wherein input electrical power applied at the electrical input port powers an electrical potential between the first and second electrodes for electrolyzing water within the reservoir;, 'a base that mates with the first opening of the reservoir to form a watertight seal with the reservoir, the base comprising;'}a spray pump adapted for mating with the second opening of the reservoir such that the reservoir, the base, and the spray pump can be used together as a pump to spray liquid from the reservoir onto a surface to be cleaned;a cap adapted for mating with the second opening of the reservoir, the cap having a biased valve such that when the cap is mated to the second opening of the reservoir the reservoir can be turned second opening down ...

ULTRASONIC CLEANING TOOL AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING A SURFACE

An ultrasonic cleaning tool for cleaning a surface has a transducer and a horn for generating and transmitting vibrations to a surface to be cleaned. Cleaning solution can be supplied to the ultrasonic cleaning tool or the surface to be cleaned, and operation of the ultrasonic cleaning tool can agitate the surface and cleaning solution. The tool can be provided as part of a system for cleaning a surface, and the system can include an extraction cleaner or a cleaning cloth. 1. A cleaning system , the cleaning system comprising: a housing with a first end adapted to selectively couple an airflow connector and a second end opposite the first end;', 'an airflow pathway located within the housing and adapted for fluid communication with a recovery container via the airflow connector; and, 'an extractor accessory tool, comprisingan ultrasonic tool operably coupled to the extractor accessory tool.2. The cleaning system of wherein the extractor accessory tool further comprises a fluid delivery pathway adapted for fluid communication with a supply container.3. The cleaning system of wherein the ultrasonic tool further includes an ultrasonic tool housing with a delivery conduit defining at least a portion of the fluid delivery pathway.4. The cleaning system of wherein the housing of the extractor accessory tool comprises an ultrasonic tool receiver configured to selectively receive the ultrasonic tool.5. The cleaning system of wherein one of the ultrasonic tool receiver or the ultrasonic tool comprises a detent and the other of the ultrasonic tool receiver or the ultrasonic tool comprises a detent opening configured to receive the detent to secure the ultrasonic tool within the ultrasonic tool receiver.6. The cleaning system of wherein the ultrasonic tool operably couples the first end of the housing.7. The cleaning system of wherein the extractor accessory tool is a wand.8. The cleaning system of wherein the ultrasonic tool comprises an ultrasonic tool housing having a ...

LIQUID DISPENSING CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

A cleaning system including a lower unit, a liquid dispense assembly, and a reservoir unit. The lower unit includes a shaft defining an interior passage. The liquid dispense assembly is connected to the shaft and includes a housing and a drainage tube. The housing forms an open chamber. The drainage tube is carried by the housing. The reservoir unit includes a bottle and a cap. The reservoir unit is selectively retained within the chamber. The system is operable between closed and dispensing states. In the closed state, the drainage tube is displaced from the cap. In the dispensing state, a portion of the drainage tube passes through the cap for delivering liquid from the bottle to the interior passage. In some embodiments, the cap includes a bifurcating valve, and the drainage tube includes an insertion segment configured to repeatedly slide through the bifurcating valve in a non-destructive manner. 1. A cleaning system comprising: a shaft defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an interior passage open to the first end,', 'a media holder connected to the shaft adjacent the second end;, 'a lower unit including a housing forming an open chamber,', 'a drainage tube carried by the housing; and, 'a liquid dispense assembly connected to the first end and including a bottle adapted to contain a liquid and terminating at an open end,', 'a cap covering the open end;, 'a reservoir unit includingwherein the system is configured to provide a loaded arrangement in which the reservoir unit is selectively retained within the chamber; a closed state in which the drainage tube is displaced from the cap, and', 'a dispensing state in which a portion of the drainage tube passes through the cap for delivering liquid from the bottle to the interior passage., 'and further wherein the system is manually operable in the loaded arrangement between2. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein the housing defines a leading section claim 1 , an intermediate section claim ...

HEATED CLEANING ARTICLES USING A CALCIUM OXIDE AND WATER HEAT GENERATOR

Cleaning articles including a heat engine incorporated therein. The cleaning article may include a substrate (e.g., a non-woven wipe) including one or more layers. The heat engine may be in the wipe or pad, and includes a reactive metal oxide which upon contact with water, reacts to produce heat. The cleaning article may thus produce water vapor and/or steam upon activation of the heat engine. A venting structure may be provided adjacent to or surrounding the heat engine that includes an impermeable material (e.g., impermeable to water and/or air or other gas), which includes one or more vents through the impermeable material. The venting structure directs water vapor and/or steam to a desired face of the cleaning article, away from the user. A heat barrier layer may insulate a user's hand from the generated heat, and/or a handle may be attachable to the pad. 1. A selectively heatable cleaning article comprising:(a) a cleaning substrate material comprising one or more layers;(b) a heat engine comprising a reactive metal oxide that generates heat upon contact with water;(c) a handle attachable to the cleaning substrate; and(d) a venting structure surrounding or adjacent to the heat engine wherein the venting structure directs water vapor and/or steam through one or more vent holes on one face of the cleaning article, opposite a face on which the handle is attachable.2. The heated article of wherein the reactive metal oxide composition comprises calcium oxide.3. The selectively heatable cleaning article of wherein the selectively heatable cleaning article further comprises a heat barrier layer on a face opposite from where water vapor and/or steam generated by the heat engine exits the cleaning article.4. The selectively heatable cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein the selectively heatable cleaning article further comprises a rigid housing that allows pressure to be applied to the article by the handle or otherwise claim 1 , while reducing or preventing seepage of ...

UPRIGHT STEAM MOP WITH AUXILIARY HOSE

A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system having a distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose for steam cleaning above-floor surfaces. The auxiliary hose is mounted to the steam mop by an articulating joint. 1. A steam mop comprising:a housing having a foot and an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to the foot; a steam generator having an inlet and an outlet;', 'a fluid distributor in the foot for distributing steam to a floor surface; and', 'an auxiliary hose for distributing steam to an above floor surface; and, 'a fluid distribution system comprisingan articulating joint mounting the auxiliary hose to the housing for rotation about an axis.2. The steam mop according to wherein the articulating joint comprises:a socket provided with the housing; anda pivoting coupling provided with the auxiliary hose and at least partially received by the socket for rotation about the axis.3. The steam mop according to wherein the pivoting coupling defines a fluid flow path therethrough in fluid communication with the outlet of the steam generator claim 2 , such that steam may pass through the pivoting coupling.4. The steam mop according to wherein the articulating joint defines a fluid flow path therethrough in fluid communication with the outlet of the steam generator claim 1 , such that steam may pass through the articulating joint.5. The steam mop according to wherein the auxiliary hose defines a longitudinal axis claim 1 , and the axis about which the auxiliary hose rotates intersects the longitudinal axis of the auxiliary hose.6. The steam mop according to wherein the articulating joint is adapted to rotate the auxiliary hose through an angular range of approximately 180 degrees relative to an exterior surface of the housing.7. The steam mop according to wherein the fluid distribution system comprises a steam module removably mounted to the upright handle ...

Floor Mop

An actuable shaft assembly for a spray mop assembly includes first and second hollow elongated outer shaft segments in which first and second elongated actuating rod segments are telescopingly disposed, respectively. The first and second outer shaft segments include respective first and second shaft retaining elements extending into their hollow interiors. The first and second rod segments include respective first and second rod retaining elements extending radially outward from their outer peripheral surfaces. The rod retaining elements and shaft retaining elements are sized and disposed to limit telescoping movement of the associated rod segments outward from the shaft segment ends. 1. A spray mop , comprising:at least a first outer shaft segment and a second outer shaft segment, the first outer shaft segment having a proximal first shaft segment end and a distal first shaft segment end, the second outer shaft segment having a proximal second shaft segment end and a distal second shaft segment end, the distal first shaft segment end being coupled to the proximal second shaft segment end to form an outer shaft assembly having a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end, the first and second outer shaft segments defining an elongated hollow interior;a handle coupled to the shaft proximal end;a mop plate coupled to the shaft distal end at a joint;a selectively actuable spray assembly disposed substantially adjacent the shaft distal end, the spray assembly including a spray nozzle fluidly coupled to a reservoir;a user operable actuation assembly, the user operable actuation assembly including a trigger movably coupled to the handle, an actuable dispensing connection disposed to selectively actuate the selectively actuable spray assembly, and an actuating rod disposed for telescoping movement within the elongated hollow interior of the outer shaft assembly between the trigger and the actuable dispensing connection, the actuating rod including at least a first elongated ...

CLEANING DEVICE

The invention relates to a device for cleaning planar surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, glasses, in particular for floors cleaning, comprising a mop and an external base station, wherein the external base station comprises a reservoir of cleaning fluid and it supplies said cleaning fluid to said mop, when the mop is in contact with a section of the base station. In a preferred embodiment the cleaning fluid is water and the device comprises a heating element is adapted to vaporize the cleaning fluid which is released through the one or more nozzles in the form of steam. 1. A device for cleaning planar surfaces comprising:a mop comprising a handle, and a head; andan external base station comprising a base section, adapted to support said mop and to contact at least a portion of the mop head, and a reservoir, which contains a cleaning fluid;wherein said base section further comprises one or more nozzles, through which at least a portion of said cleaning fluid is released and supplied to the mop head, when the mop head is in contact with said base section of the external base station.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle is a telescopic handle.3. The device of claims 1 , wherein the head is a plate head claims 1 , and the base section is a flat base section.4. The device of claims 1 , wherein the reservoir is a removable reservoir5. The device of claims 1 , adapted to have a charge status claims 1 , wherein the mop is supported on the external base station with at least a portion of said mop head in contact with said base section and wherein the cleaning fluid is supplied to the mop head; a use status claims 1 , wherein the cleaning fluid has been supplied to the mop and the mop is detached from the external base station; and a rest status wherein the mop is supported on the external base station with at least a portion of said mop head in contact with said base section and wherein no cleaning fluid is supplied to the mop head.6. The device ...

DEVICE FOR THE HOT CLEANING OF VARIOUS TYPES OF SURFACES

A device for hot cleaning of various types of surfaces, such as floors, tiled wall, large windows, mirrors, large household appliances, etc. The device includes a core body, including a steam generator and dispenser, suitable to generate steam under pressure and at high temperature, a metal heating plate with an heating element, a metal heated lower base to support and heat a cleaning cloth, a first valve, such as for example a solenoid valve, a second valve, such as for example a solenoid valve, a series of nozzles, a series of steam dispensers, and provided at the top with an articulated joint, a long hollow stiff thermally insulated element, such as a cylindrical tube, an ergonomic control and command system hollow along the length, and a hose. 17-. (canceled)9. Cleaning apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said steam generating and delivering means comprise a boiler claim 8 , a water container and a pressure switch claim 8 , said pressure switch for regulating the temperature and the pressure of the steam into said boiler being adapted to activate or to deactivate automatically the electric resistance for maintaining at the pre-set level the pressure of the steam into the same boiler.10. Cleaning apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said heating plate is provided with a security thermostat claim 8 , which operates in case of failure of the pressure switch by cutting off the power supply to the resistance.11. Cleaning apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said ergonomic longitudinally hollowed control and command means is shaped as a handle-grip equipped with at least a push-button and/or a command tilting key adapted to actuate two actuating switches claim 8 , said actuating switches being adapted to open and/or to close the valve means claim 8 , respectively claim 8 , in a selective or simultaneous way.12. Cleaning apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein said pipeline is formed by an external insulating jacket into which there are present at least ...

HEATED CLEANING ARTICLES USING A REACTIVE METAL AND SALINE HEAT GENERATOR

Cleaning articles including a heat engine incorporated therein. The cleaning article may include a substrate (e.g., a non-woven wipe) including one or more layers. The heat engine may be in the wipe or pad, and includes a reactive metal composition which upon contact with a salt water (e.g., saline) composition, reacts to produce heat. The cleaning article may thus produce water vapor and/or steam upon activation of the heat engine. A venting structure may be provided adjacent to or surrounding the heat engine that includes an impermeable material (e.g., impermeable to water and/or air or other gas), which includes one or more vents through the impermeable material. The venting structure directs water vapor and/or steam to a desired face of the cleaning article, away from the user. A heat barrier layer may insulate a user's hand from the generated heat, and/or a handle may be attachable to the pad. 1. A selectively heatable cleaning article comprising:(a) a cleaning substrate material comprising one or more layers;(b) a heat engine comprising a reactive metal composition that generates heat upon contact with a salt water composition;(c) a handle attachable to the cleaning substrate;(d) a venting structure surrounding or adjacent to the heat engine wherein the venting structure directs the water vapor and/or steam through the one or more vent holes on one face of the cleaning article, opposite a face on which the handle is attachable.2. The heated article of claim 1 , wherein the reactive metal composition comprises at least one of a magnesium or an iron.3. The selectively heatable cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein the selectively heatable cleaning article further comprising a heat barrier layer on a face opposite from where water vapor and/or steam generated by the heat engine exits the cleaning article.4. The selectively heatable cleaning article of claim 1 , wherein the selectively heatable cleaning article further comprising a rigid housing that allows ...

Floor Mop

A floor mop includes a handle, a shaft coupled to the handle, and a plate attached to the shaft opposite the handle. The plate has a thickness that is minimum in a central portion adjacent an attachment to the shaft and increases in a lateral direction away from the central portion, the plate adapted to accommodate a cleaning pad thereon.

CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING MULTI-LAYER GATHER STRIP ELEMENT

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at an elongate bond. The gather strip element has plural layers folded upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bond. The folded layers provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. An elongate cleaning article for cleaning a target surface , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven sheet, said nonwoven sheet having an inwardly oriented face and an outwardly oriented face opposed thereto;an absorbent core joined to said inwardly oriented face of said sheet; anda cellulosic gather strip element joined to at least one of said core and said nonwoven sheet at an elongate bond, said gather strip element comprising at least two superimposed layers folded upon one another in at least a c-fold, each said layer having strips extending outwardly from said bond.16. An elongate cleaning article according to wherein said core has a core width claim 15 , and said gather strip element has a gather strip element width greater than said core width.17. An elongate cleaning article according to wherein said bond is an elongate claim 16 , non-straight bond.18. An elongate cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element has at least three layers claim 16 , each said layers being joined to said sheet by a common bond and at least one of said layers being joined to said sheet by an additional bond not common to each layer.19. An elongate cleaning article according to ...

CLEANING IMPLEMENT WITH ILLUMINATED SPRAY

A cleaning implement. The cleaning implement has at least one nozzle to spray liquid onto a target surface, such as a floor. At least one light is provided. The light illuminates the spray, providing qualitative notice to the user where the spray occurs and qualitatively the amount of liquid dispensed. The spray and light may be concurrently activated by a common switch. 1. A head for a cleaning implement , said head having a longitudinal centerline and a front, a bottom for removably receiving a cleaning sheet, and at least one nozzle juxtaposed with said front of said head for dispensing a liquid therefrom in response to activation by a switch, said switch being connectable to a power supply, and', 'at least one light juxtaposed with said nozzle, said light providing illumination of spray from said nozzle in response to activation of said switch, said illumination intercepting said liquid upon dispensing from said nozzle., 'comprising2. A head according to comprising two nozzles claim 1 , one said nozzle being disposed on each side of said longitudinal centerline claim 1 , and two lights claim 1 , one said light disposed on each side of said longitudinal centerline claim 1 , whereby illumination from each light intercepts spray from a respective nozzle when said switch is activated.3. A head according to comprising two nozzles claim 1 , one said nozzle being disposed on each side of said longitudinal centerline claim 1 , and two lights claim 1 , one said light disposed on each side of said longitudinal centerline claim 1 , and wherein said nozzles spray liquid inwardly towards said longitudinal centerline claim 1 , whereby illumination from each said light intercepts spray from a respective nozzle when said switch is activated.4. A head according to comprising two nozzles claim 1 , one said nozzle being disposed on each side of said longitudinal centerline claim 1 , and two lights claim 1 , one said light disposed on each side of said longitudinal centerline claim ...

SPRAY NOZZLE

A spray nozzle includes a nozzle housing formed of a first material and a nozzle tip having a spray opening formed of a second material. The second material has a greater resiliency than the first material. The nozzle tip has a spray opening that is closed inhibiting air entry into the nozzle housing in a first configuration and opened in a second configuration. The spray nozzle changes from the first configuration to the second configuration by an increase of pressure of the liquid in the spray nozzle operable to spray liquid out of the opened spray opening in the second configuration. A method of using the spray nozzle is also provided. 1. A spray nozzle comprising:a nozzle housing formed of a first material; anda nozzle tip having a spray opening formed of a second material, wherein the second material has a greater resiliency than the first material.2. The spray nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle tip is formed of a flexible material such that the spray opening is closed inhibiting air entry into the nozzle housing in a first state and opened in a second state.3. The spray nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle tip includes a first narrowing portion and a second narrowing portion in fluid communication with the spray opening claim 1 , the second narrowing portion having an inner diameter that is less than an inner diameter of the first narrowing portion. The spray nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the spray opening is a slit.5. The spray nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the spray opening forms a liquid seal in a first state and sprays liquid out of the nozzle tip in a second state.6. The spray nozzle of claim 5 , wherein the resiliency of the second material closes the spray opening forming the liquid seal in the second state.7. The spray nozzle of claim 5 , wherein the spray opening sprays liquid out of the nozzle tip by separating the second material at the spray opening.8. The spray nozzle of claim 5 , wherein a fluid pressure of a liquid in contact with the spray ...

STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCE

Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam. 140-. (canceled)41. A steam cleaning appliance for cleaning floors comprising:an appliance body;a handle attached to the appliance body;a liquid applicator to apply the first liquid to a floor;a steam source to generate steam; anda cleaning head to apply steam to the floor; whereinmovement of the handle in a forward and/or backward motion to move the cleaning head on the floor operates a liquid delivery system to deliver the second liquid to the steam source; and further comprisinga controller configured to prevent delivery of the second liquid to the steam source when the steam source is not generating steam.42. A steam cleaning appliance as in claim 41 , further comprising:a first reservoir to hold the first liquid, the liquid applicator being in communication with the first reservoir;a second reservoir to hold the second liquid, the steam source being in communication with the second reservoir;43. A steam cleaning appliance as in claim 42 , wherein:the handle is movably attached to the appliance body;movement of the handle in a forward and/or backward motion to move the cleaning head results in a movement of the handle relative to the cleaning head, which movement pumps the first liquid from the first reservoir to the steam source; andthe controller comprises an obstruction which prevents movement of the handle relative to the cleaning head.44. A steam cleaning appliance as in claim 41 , wherein the first liquid is different from the second liquid.45. A ...

HARD SURFACE CLEANING AND CONDITIONING ASSEMBLIES

A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly is provided that includes a pole having a lower section and an upper section; an adjusting device securing the upper and lower sections to one another in a telescoping manner; a tool depending from the lower section; a conditioning agent dispensing device depending from the lower section; a trigger depending from the upper section; and a telescoping trigger assembly operatively connecting the dispensing device to the trigger. 1. A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly , comprising:a pole having a lower section and an upper section;an adjusting device securing the upper and lower sections to one another in a telescoping manner;a tool depending from the lower section;a conditioning agent dispensing device depending from the lower section;a trigger depending from the upper section; anda telescoping trigger assembly operatively connecting the dispensing device to the trigger.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pole further comprises a bent portion joining the lower and upper sections to one another claim 1 , the lower section defining a primary axis and the upper section defining a secondary axis claim 1 , wherein the primary and secondary axes are substantially parallel to one another and offset from one another.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the agent dispensing device defines a tertiary axis claim 2 , wherein the primary claim 2 , secondary claim 2 , and tertiary axes are substantially parallel to one another and offset from one another.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the primary axis is positioned between the secondary and tertiary axes.5. The assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a bottom-hand grip on the lower section claim 2 , the bottom-hand grip being configured to rotate about the primary axis.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the bottom-hand grip is configured to rotate about the primary axis by less than 360 degrees.7. The assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a top-hand ...

HARD SURFACE CLEANING AND CONDITIONING ASSEMBLIES

A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly is provided for use with a removable container having a dispensing valve that moves between a closed state and an open state. The assembly includes a pole; a trigger that moves between a normal position and an activated position; a tool depending from the pole remote from the trigger; and an agent dispensing device depending from the pole. The agent dispensing device has an activation arm operatively coupled to the trigger. The activation arm moving between a first position when the trigger is in the normal position and a second position when the trigger is in the activated position. The agent dispensing device has a housing into which at least a portion of the dispensing valve can be removably positioned to be activated by the activation arm. 1. A hard surface cleaning and conditioning assembly for use with a removable container having a dispensing valve that moves between a closed state and an open state , the assembly consisting of:a pole;a trigger configured for movement between a normal position and an activated position;a tool depending from the pole remote from the trigger; andan agent dispensing device depending from the pole, the agent dispensing device having an activation arm operatively coupled to the trigger, the activation arm moving between a first position when the trigger is in the normal position and a second position when the trigger is in the activated position, the agent dispensing device having a housing into which at least a portion of the dispensing valve can be removably positioned to be activated by the activation arm.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first position of the activation arm is not sufficient to move the dispensing valve from the closed state to the open state when the dispensing valve is received in the housing claim 1 , but the second position of the activation arm is sufficient to move the dispensing valve from the closed state to the open state when the dispensing ...

UPRIGHT STEAM MOP WITH AUXILIARY HOSE

A steam mop comprising a housing having an upright handle assembly and a steam module selectively removably mounted to the upright handle assembly. The steam module comprising a steam generator having an inlet and an outlet configured to be selectively fluidly coupled to at least one of a first fluid distributor or a second fluid distributor. 1. A steam mop , comprising:a housing having a foot and an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to the foot; anda steam module selectively removably mounted to the upright handle assembly, and comprising a steam generator having an inlet and an outlet wherein the outlet of the steam generator is selectively fluidly coupled to at least one of a first fluid distributor or a second fluid distributor to distribute steam across a surface to be cleaned.2. The steam mop of claim 1 , wherein the steam module further comprises a water tank fluidly connected to the inlet of the steam generator and adapted to hold a quantity of water.3. The steam mop of claim 2 , wherein the steam module further comprising a pump fluidly coupled between the water tank and the steam generator and wherein the pump is operable to selectively supply water from the water tank to the steam generator.4. The steam mop of claim 3 , wherein the steam generator and the pump are provided within an interior of the steam module claim 3 , and at least a portion of the water tank forms an exterior surface of the steam module.5. The steam mop of claim 4 , wherein the interior is defined by a front enclosure and a rear enclosure claim 4 , and wherein the water tank is removably coupled to the front enclosure or the rear enclosure.6. The steam mop of claim 3 , wherein the steam module further comprises a variable steam flow control module operably to provide a variable steam flow rate claim 3 , and wherein the variable steam flow rate of the pump is adjustable by the variable steam flow control module within a range of 25-50 ml/min.7. The steam mop of claim 6 , wherein ...

SPRAY MOP HAVING A PIVOTING LIQUID RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY

A reservoir pivot assembly for a spray mop including a first portion pivotably connected to a second portion. A liquid reservoir is removably received by the first portion. The first portion is operable to pivot about the second portion between a first state and a second state, and the liquid reservoir is configured to pivot with the first portion. 1. A reservoir pivot assembly for a spray mop comprising:a first portion pivotably connected to a second portion; anda liquid reservoir removably received by the first portion,wherein the first portion is operable to pivot about the second portion between a first state and a second state, and the liquid reservoir is configured to pivot with the first portion.2. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 1 , wherein an angle formed between the liquid reservoir and the second portion is greater in the second state than in the first state.3. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 1 , wherein a locking assembly obstructs removal of the liquid reservoir from the first portion in the first state.4. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 3 , wherein the locking assembly includes a locking projection positioned on the second portion that is configured to engage a portion of the liquid reservoir when the pivot assembly is in the first state.5. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a handle coupled to a housing that carries the second portion.6. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a pump provided in the housing and fluidly connecting the liquid reservoir to a nozzle coupled to the housing.7. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a head portion configured to engage a surface to be cleaned claim 5 , the head portion coupled to the handle.8. The reservoir pivot assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is positioned along a first axis claim 1 , the second portion is positioned along a second axis claim 1 , and the first portion pivots about the second portion along ...

WATER-SPRAYING MOP

A water-spraying mop comprising a mop rod, a mop head and a universal joint that rotationally connects the mop head and the mop rod; the mop rod comprises a water-squeezing frame that is disposed on the mop rod, and is capable of moving relative to the mop rod in an axial direction; the water-squeezing frame comprises a channel for allowing the mop head to pass through, a water-squeezing portion that is disposed in the channel, and faces the mop cloth while the mop head passes through the channel, and a liquid-spraying system consisted of a water tank, a water pump and a dynamic mechanism used for propelling the water pump to spray liquid; the water tank is disposed at the mop head, and the water pump is disposed in the mop rod. 1. A water-spraying mop , comprising:a mop rod,a mop head, anda universal joint that rotationally connects the mop head and the mop rod, wherein the water-spraying mop further comprises a liquid-spraying system consisted of a water tank, a water pump and a dynamic mechanism used for driving the water pump to spray liquid, wherein the water tank is disposed at the mop head, and the water pump is disposed in the mop rod, wherein the universal joint comprises an upper connector and a lower connector, wherein one end of the upper connector is fixed to the mop rod, the other end of the upper connector is hinged with one end of the lower connector, and the other end of the lower connector is hinged with the mop head, wherein the mop head is provided with an access hole, which allows the guide pipes to pass through, wherein the water inlet of the water pump and the water tank are connected by a water inlet pipe through the access hole, wherein the middle portion of the lower connector is provided with a first channel for allowing the water inlet pipe to pass through.2. The water-spraying mop of claim 1 , wherein the middle portion of the upper connector is provided with a second channel for allowing the water inlet pipe to pass through.3. The water ...

WOOD FLOOR MOP ASSEMBLY

A wood floor mop assembly includes a liquid reservoir adapted to hold floor cleaning liquid; a liquid spray nozzle assembly in selective fluid communication with floor cleaning liquid in the liquid reservoir; and a heating unit operatively associated with the liquid reservoir and adapted to heat floor cleaning liquid in the liquid reservoir. 1. A wood floor mop assembly comprising:a liquid reservoir adapted to hold floor cleaning liquid;a liquid spray nozzle assembly in selective fluid communication with floor cleaning liquid in the liquid reservoir;a heating unit operatively associated with the liquid reservoir and adapted to heat floor cleaning liquid in the liquid reservoir.2. The floor mop assembly of wherein the heating unit is adapted to heat floor cleaning liquid in the liquid reservoir to a temperature less than the boiling temperature of the floor cleaning liquid.3. The floor mop assembly of further comprising:a mop handle having a first end and a second end; anda mop head mounted at the first end of the mop handle;wherein the liquid reservoir and heating unit are attached to at least one of the mop handle and the mop head.4. The floor mop of wherein the liquid reservoir and the heating unit are mounted on the mop handle.5. The floor mop assembly of wherein the heating unit comprises an electrical cord adapter enabling the heating unit to be electrically connected to a wall outlet.6. The floor mop assembly of wherein the heating unit comprises a mobile power source.7. The floor mop assembly of wherein the mobile power source comprises a battery.8. The floor mop assembly of wherein the heating unit comprises at least one heatable structure.9. The floor mop of wherein the at least one heatable structure comprises a heating plate.10. The floor mop assembly of wherein the liquid reservoir comprises a liquid container having at least one opening therein adapted to receive the at least one heatable structure.11. The floor mop assembly of further comprising a ...

GROUT CLEANING TOOL

A grout cleaning tool includes a grout cleaning tape. The grout cleaning tape can be provided as a replaceable grout cleaning cartridge containing a supply reel of grout cleaning tape that can be rolled across grout line grooves with an applicator roller. The grout cleaning tape can include a composition therein that is configured to be activated or enhanced by steam and transferred into the grout line to be cleaned when steam is applied to the tape. 1. A grout cleaning cartridge for a surface cleaning apparatus having a steam generator and a foot movable along a surface to be cleaned , comprising:a housing configured to be replaceable and selectively mounted to the foot;an applicator roller carried by the housing;a supply reel rotatably carried by the housing;a take-up reel rotatably carried by the housing; anda grout cleaning tape provided on the supply reel, wound around the applicator roller, and coupled to the take-up reel, wherein the grout cleaning tape is provided with a grout cleaning composition;wherein, when the housing is mounted to the foot, advancement of the foot along a surface to be cleaned advances the grout cleaning tape around the application roller and into contact with the surface to be cleaned and wherein each of the applicator roller, supply reel, and take-up reel rotate in unison.2. The grout cleaning cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein steam from the steam generator releases the cleaning composition from the grout cleaning tape onto the surface to be cleaned.3. The grout cleaning cartridge according to claim 2 , wherein the grout cleaning composition comprises water claim 2 , methyl hydrogen polysiloxane claim 2 , octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane claim 2 , n-octyltriethoxysilane claim 2 , and trimethylated silica.4. The grout cleaning cartridge according to claim 2 , wherein the grout cleaning composition comprises a heat-activated cleaning composition.5. The grout cleaning cartridge according to claim 4 , wherein the grout cleaning tape ...

QUILTED FABRIC TOWEL STEAM POCKET FOR A STEAM APPLIANCE

A fabric steam towel for mounting onto a steam frame of a steam appliance is provided. The pocket includes two complimentary substantially planar layers of fabric joined at their peripheral edge with an open section for mounting onto the steam frame and allowing the open edges to butt against each other. The fabrics are constructed of an outer terry layer and inner material with an upper jersey layer, padding and a lower mesh layer with a 45 degree quilting pattern to improve performance. The fabric is sealed about the frame a first length of a fastener is secured to the inside face along the open edge of one layer with a complimentary length of fastener secured to the inside face of the second layer and extending beyond the edge to allow the open edges of each layer to abut each other and for the fasteners to engage and secure the fabric pocket about the edge of the frame. 1. A fabric steam pocket comprising:first and second layers of steam-permeable fabric in the form a pocket which is configured to be mounted to a steam frame of a steam appliance, the pocket having two opposed steam-permeable surfaces and an open section to permit mounting of the steam pocket on the steam frame;a first fastener associated with a first peripheral edge of the first layer, the first peripheral edge bordering the open section of the pocket;a second fastener associated with a second peripheral edge of the second layer, the second peripheral edge bordering the open section of the pocket, and the second fastener being secured to an inside surface of the second fabric layer;the first and second fasteners being selectively securable to each other and configured such that when the pocket is mounted on the steam frame and the first and second fasteners are secured to each other, the first and second fasteners close the open section of the pocket along a length of the first and second fasteners, and the first peripheral edge of the first layer abuts the second peripheral edge of the second ...

CAP AND RECEIVER FOR COUPLING A CONTAINER TO A SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE

A system for coupling a container storing a treating chemistry to a surface cleaning device capable of dispensing the treating chemistry to a surface to be cleaned includes a cap provided on the container and a receiver provided on the surface cleaning apparatus. The cap and receiver include plunger valve assemblies that are opened when the cap is coupled with the receiver. 1. A system for coupling a container storing a treating chemistry to a surface cleaning device capable of dispensing the treating chemistry to a surface to be cleaned , comprising: a bottom wall and a receiver sidewall defining a receiver cavity;', 'a receiver inlet channel through the bottom wall and having an outlet through which fluid can flow into a storage tank of the surface cleaning device; and', 'a receiver plunger valve assembly positioned within the receiver inlet channel to control the flow of fluid through the outlet of the receiver inlet channel, wherein the receiver plunger valve assembly is biased towards a closed condition in which the receiver plunger valve assembly closes the receiver inlet channel; and, 'a receiver provided on the surface cleaning device, comprising an end face and a cap sidewall configured to be at least partially received by the receiver cavity;', 'a cap outlet channel through the end face; and', 'a cap plunger valve assembly positioned within the cap outlet channel to control the dispensing of fluid from the container through the cap outlet channel, wherein the cap plunger valve assembly is biased towards a closed condition in which the cap plunger valve assembly closes the cap outlet channel;, 'a cap received on the container to close an open top of the container, comprisingwherein the cap is configured to be coupled with the receiver, and wherein the receiver plunger valve assembly and the cap plunger valve assembly are configured to engage with each other and move to an open condition upon coupling of the cap with the receiver to permit fluid to flow ...

BOILER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

There is a boiler comprising a body; a water cooling circuit having a water inlet and a steam outlet and the water cooling circuit comprises a first coiled portion. The boiler also has a heating element having a first terminal and a second terminal and the heating element comprises a second coiled portion. 1. A boiler comprising:a body;a water cooling circuit having a water inlet and a steam outlet and the water cooling circuit comprises a first coiled portion;a heating element having a first terminal and a second terminal and the heating element comprises a second coiled portion;wherein one of the heating element and the water cooling circuit are nested inside the other of the heating element and the water cooling circuit; andthe first coiled portion of the heating element and the second coiled portion of the water cooling circuit are positioned around one of the first terminal, the second terminal, the water inlet and the steam outlet; andat least the first coifed portion of the heating element and the second coiled portion of the water cooling circuit are embedded in the body.2. A boiler according to wherein the first coiled portion of the heating element is nested inside the second coiled portion of the water cooling circuit.3. A boiler according to wherein the first terminal claim 1 , the second terminal claim 1 , the water inlet and the steam outlet are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the boiler.4. A boiler according to wherein the longitudinal axes of the first coiled portion of the heating element and the second coiled portion of the water cooling circuit are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the boiler.5. A boiler according to wherein the water inlet of the water cooling circuit is positioned inside and concentric with the coiled portions of the heating element and the water cooling circuit.6. A boiler according to wherein the water inlet of the water cooling circuit is positioned inside and concentric with the coiled ...

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head including a cleaning pad mount that is configured to receive a water absorbent cleaning pad and a fluid distribution system in communication with the cleaning pad mount. An automatic dispensing system is provided. The automatic dispensing system is operatively connected to the fluid distribution system and comprises a detector that receives a signal indicative of the usage of a cleaning pad provided on the cleaning pad mount and a controller configured to adjust the amount of at least one of steam and cleaning solution delivered based on a signal from the detector.

STEAM APPLIANCE

An appliance includes a steam application device having a main body which includes an inlet section to receive steam, an applicator to apply the steam to a surface, and a swivel assembly to swivel the applicator and the main body relative to each other. The appliance further includes a portable steamer to (i) attach to the steam application device and (ii) detach from the steam application device (e.g., in a simple lift away manner). The portable steamer has a steam generator which generates the steam, and an outlet section which connects to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device. The outlet section provides the steam from the steam generator to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device. 1. An appliance , comprising: a main body which includes an inlet section to receive steam,', 'an applicator constructed and arranged to apply the steam to a surface, and', 'a swivel assembly constructed and arranged to swivel the applicator and the main body relative to each other; and, 'a steam application device having a steam generator constructed and arranged to generate the steam, and', 'an outlet section constructed and arranged to connect to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device, the outlet section being constructed and arranged to provide the steam from the steam generator to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device., 'a portable steamer constructed and arranged to (i) attach to the steam application device and (ii) detach from the steam application device, the portable steamer having2. An appliance as in wherein the steam application device further has a mop handle;wherein a first end of the ...

HARD SURFACE CLEANING DEVICES

A cleaning device is provided that includes a cleaning element, a cleaning head, a housing, an electric pump, a battery, a container of cleaning fluid, an activation button, and a spray nozzle. The cleaning element and the cleaning head have spray openings that are in registration with one another. The container forms a fluid and air tight connection with the pump. The activation button places the pump and the battery in electrical communication. The spray nozzle forms a fluid tight and air tight connection with the pump so that the pump is configured to spray fluid from the container through the first and second spray openings onto a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head, the cleaning element, and the spray nozzle define a cavity that traps spray from the spray nozzle between the cleaning device and the surface to be cleaned. 1. A cleaning device comprising:a cleaning element having a first spray opening;a cleaning head having a second spray opening, the cleaning element being connected to the cleaning head with the first and second spray openings in registration with one another;a housing connected to the cleaning head;an electric pump and battery in the housing;a container of cleaning fluid forming a fluid and air tight connection with the pump;an activation button for selectively placing the pump and the battery in electrical communication; anda spray nozzle having a fluid tight and air tight connection with the pump so that the pump is configured to spray fluid from the container through the first and second spray openings onto a surface to be cleaned,wherein the cleaning head, the cleaning element, and the spray nozzle define a cavity that, when the cleaning element is in contact with the surface to be cleaned, traps spray from the spray nozzle between the cleaning device and the surface to be cleaned.2. The cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein the spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head in a position selected from the group consisting of recessed ...

HOT CLEANING APPARATUS FOR SURFACES PROVIDED AT LEAST WITH A MOISTURE SENSOR OF THE CLEANING CLOTH

Hot cleaning device for surfaces suitable to keep the cleaning cloth automatically well soaked and in particular provided with one or more sensors for moisture detection, which detect the quantity of water/moisture on the cleaning cloth, in order to automatically convey a suitable water quantity onto the cleaning cloth for ideal cleaning. 114-. (canceled)15. Hot cleaning apparatus for surfaces , adapted to ensure an adequate wetting of the cleaning cloth in an automatic manner , comprising: a first upper part and a second lower part joined to each other in a hinged way through a movable connection , wherein the first upper part comprises a support body to which an upper handle with grip and a power supply cable are joined , and therein there are inserted an electronic circuit board , connected to and supplied by the cable , a tank for the water lower joined with a first flexible or stiff pipe to an electric pump , such a support body being provided on its surface with control and command means for the cleaning modality , and said second lower part comprising a means support body , shaped like a casing and made of plastic , adapted to contain lower in succession at least a heating means , at least a cleaning cloth , joined with their upper part to said electric pump with a second stiff or flexible pipe in such a way that the water may be taken from the tank by the electric pump for being then conveyed toward such a cleaning cloth wherein at least an absorbing multilayer element is inserted into and secured in contact between said heating means and said cleaning cloth , wherein said absorbing multilayer element is comprised by a quadrangular peripheral hollowed frame , wherein a quadrangular body is inserted , which is in turn comprised by at least a central panel , made of absorbing material , to which there is coupled on to the upper and lower surfaces thereof a layer made of polyester material , which resists to temperatures up to 140° C. , as for example nonwoven ...

SLIDING SCRUB BRUSH FOR A FLOOR MOP

A mop having a base plate with a flat lower surface, a cleaning pad on the base plate, a handle connected to the base plate, a first grip connected at the distal end of the handle, and an auxiliary scrubber movably mounted to the handle. The auxiliary scrubber is configured to move between an inactive position and an active position. The auxiliary scrubber includes a second grip, a scrubbing element that is spaced from the surface to be cleaned when the auxiliary scrubber is in the inactive position, and that contacts the surface to be cleaned when the auxiliary scrubber is in the active position, and an actuator joining the second grip to the scrubbing element. 1. A mop comprising:a base plate having a generally flat lower surface configured to face a surface to be cleaned;a handle having a proximal end connected to the base plate, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a handle axis extending form the proximal end to the distal end;a first grip connected at the distal end of the handle; and a second grip,', 'a scrubbing element that is spaced from the surface to be cleaned when the auxiliary scrubber is in the inactive position, and that contacts the surface to be cleaned when the auxiliary scrubber is in the active position, and', 'an actuator joining the second grip to the scrubbing element., 'an auxiliary scrubber movably mounted to the handle and configured to move between an inactive position and an active position, the auxiliary scrubber comprising2. The mop of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid deposition system operatively associated with the mop and comprising:a tank configured to hold a supply of liquid;a pump fluidly connected to receive the liquid from the tank;a sprayer fluidly connected to receive the liquid from the pump; anda trigger configured to operate the pump to deposit liquid through the sprayer and onto the surface to be cleaned.3. The mop of claim 2 , wherein the trigger is mounted adjacent the first grip.4. The mop of claim 2 , ...

Floor mop with concentrated cleaning feature

A mop having a base plate, a handle, a joint connecting the plate to the handle, a first grip at the end of the handle, a scrubbing mechanism in the base, and a cleaning pad attached to the bottom of the base. The scrubbing mechanism includes a scrub bar, and is movable between an inactive position in which the bar is flush with or above the lower surface of the plate, and an active position in which the bar extends through an opening through the plate to be at least partially below the lower surface of the plate. The cleaning pad moves from being flat on the lower surface of the plate when the scrubbing mechanism is in the inactive position, and a second configuration in which at least a portion of the cleaning pad protrudes downwards from the lower surface when the scrubbing mechanism is in the active position.

FLEXIBLE SCRUBBING HEAD FOR A FLOOR MOP

A mop having a handle and a base plate. The base plate has a lower surface configured to lie on a surface to be cleaned, and extends in a plane defined by a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the lateral direction. The base plate is elongated in the lateral direction and includes a rigid central region that is connected to the handle, a flexing region, and a stepping region. The flexing region is made with an elastomeric material, and is connected at an inboard edge to a lateral end of the central region and extends to an outboard edge. The stepping region is connected to the outboard edge of the flexing region, and includes a generally flat upper surface configured to be stepped on by a user's foot. 1. A mop comprising:a handle having a proximal end, a distal end opposite the proximal end; a rigid central region having a first lateral end and a second lateral end opposite the first lateral end, the rigid central region being connected to the proximal end of the handle between the first lateral end and the second lateral end,', 'a first flexing region comprising an elastomeric material, the first elastomeric region being connected at an inboard edge to the first lateral end of the rigid central region and extending in the lateral direction away from the rigid central region to an outboard edge, and', "a first stepping region connected to the outboard edge of the first flexing region, the first stepping region comprising a generally flat upper surface configured to be stepped on by a user's foot."], 'a base plate having a lower surface configured to lie on a surface to be cleaned, the base plate extending in a plane defined by a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the lateral direction, the base plate being elongated in the lateral direction and comprising2. The mop of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid deposition system operatively associated with the mop and comprising:a tank configured to ...

CLEANING ARTICLE WITH IRREGULARLY SPACED TOW TUFTS

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has tufts of tow fibers. At least some of the tufts are unequally spaced from adjacent tufts, to provide improved collection and retention of debris from a target surface. The tufts may be disposed in rows, which are unequally spaced from adjacent rows. The cleaning article may be made by cutting out spaces between tufts from a precursor sheet and attaching the precursor sheet to a carrier sheet. The cleaning article may be made by cutting a precursor sheet having tufts into discrete portions. The discrete portions are bonded to a carrier sheet. 1. A cleaning article having a longitudinal axis and comprising:a nonwoven carrier sheet,a plurality of discretely spaced tufts of tow fibers joined to said carrier sheet, said tufts being disposed in spaced apart rows, said rows being oriented within plus or minus 45 degrees of said longitudinal axis and spaced apart from adjacent rows by a space, each said space having a width, wherein said widths of said at least some said spaces are unequal.2. A cleaning article according to wherein said tufts in said rows are of the same size.3. A cleaning article according to wherein said tufts are bilaterally staggered and said rows non-monotonically taper intra-tuft as said longitudinal axis is approached.4. A cleaning article according to wherein said spaces do not intercept said longitudinal axis.5. A cleaning article according to wherein said spaces cross said longitudinal axis.6. A cleaning article according to having two longitudinal edges parallel to said longitudinal axis and further comprising strips intercepting each said longitudinal axis.7. A cleaning article having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis perpendicular thereto claim 1 , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven carrier sheet,a plurality of discretely spaced tufts of tow fibers joined to said carrier sheet, said tufts being disposed in spaced apart rows, said rows being oriented within plus or minus 45 degrees of ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH DEBRIS EJECTOR

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, a cover assembly having a pre-motor filter, a debris ejector, and a push rod operably coupleable to the debris ejector to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet. The push rod can be accommodated by an opening of the pre-motor filter. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus , comprising:a suction nozzle;a suction source fluidly connected to the suction nozzle; and a housing defining a collection chamber adapted to receive debris and having a debris outlet at a lower end thereof;', 'a cover assembly at an upper end of the housing and comprising at least one pre-motor filter;', 'a door at the lower end of the housing selectively closing the debris outlet;', 'a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the housing; and', 'a push rod operably coupleable to the debris ejector to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet;', 'wherein the at least one pre-motor filter comprises an opening accommodating the push rod and sized for vertical displacement of the push rod relative to the at least one pre-motor filter., 'a separating and collection assembly in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and comprising2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a side wall and an open top defined by an upper edge of the side wall claim 1 , and the cover assembly is removably mounted to the upper edge of the housing to partially close the open top of the housing.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the opening of the at least one pre-motor filter comprises a hole through a center of the at least one pre-motor filter.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pre-motor filter comprises a sponge filter.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the at least one pre-motor filter further comprising a pleated HEPA filter ...

HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF IMPROVING DRYING TIME USING THE SAME

A hard surface cleaning composition and a method of cleaning a hard surface with a low drying time composition is provided. The hard surface cleaning composition comprises: 0.03 wt. % to 0.06 wt. % amine oxide; 0.15 wt. % to 1.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0; and at least 97 wt. % water, by weight of the overall composition. 1. A hard surface cleaning composition comprising:0.03 wt. % to 0.06 wt. % amine oxide;0.15 wt. % to 1.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0; andat least 97 wt. % water, by weight of the overall composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0 is selected from the group consisting of: propylene glycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of comprising less than 0.5 wt. % ethanol.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7 is present at a level of 0.2 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % claim 1 , by weight of the overall composition.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.08 wt % of a quaternary compound selected from the group consisting of a C6-C18 alkyltrimethylammonium chloride claim 1 , a C6-C18 dialkyldimethylammonium chloride claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a pH in the range of 6 to 8.8. A method of cleaning a hard surface with a low dry time claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of: 0.03 wt. % to 0.06 wt. % amine oxide;', '0.15 wt. % to 1.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0; and', 'at least 97 wt. % water, by weight of the overall composition; and, 'wetting the hard surface with a cleaning composition, the cleaning composition comprisingremoving the cleaning composition from the hard surface with a dry cleaning wipe or pad.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the glycol ether having an ...

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system having a manifold with a plurality of release openings for delivering a cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. The manifold further includes an elongated hollow tube with at least one open end and at least one plug closing the at least one open end of the tube

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GENERATOR

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an on-board hydrogen peroxide generator which produces a hydrogen peroxide solution in situ from fluid stored within an on-board supply tank of the surface cleaning apparatus, and further delivers the generated hydrogen peroxide solution to a cleaning pad attached to the housing of the surface cleaning apparatus. 1. A method of delivering a cleaning solution to a cleaning pad attached to a surface cleaning apparatus , the method comprising:generating a hydrogen peroxide solution on-board the surface cleaning apparatus; andproviding the generated hydrogen peroxide solution to the cleaning pad.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the hydrogen peroxide solution comprises:dispensing a fluid from an on-board supply tank to a catalyst surface to wet the catalyst surface; andemitting ultraviolet light from an on-board ultraviolet light source to the wetted catalyst surface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the catalyst surface comprises titanium dioxide.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein dispensing fluid from the on-board supply tank to the catalyst surface comprises dispensing water to a catalyst surface within a housing of the surface cleaning apparatus.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the catalyst surface is provided on the cleaning pad claim 2 , such that dispensing fluid from the on-board supply tank to catalyst surface comprises wetting the cleaning pad.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the cleaning pad comprises a chemical which reacts with hydrogen peroxide to create a user-observable result.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning pad is provided with an agent reactive with hydrogen peroxide.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the agent comprises an iron catalyst.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface cleaning apparatus comprises an on-board steam generator claim 1 , and further comprising generating steam with the on-board steam generator.10. The method of and further comprising co- ...

Cleaning Pad Having Preferred Performance With Representative Cleaning Solution

A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution. 1. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious floor sheet, andan absorbent core juxtaposed with said floor sheet and comprising absorbent gelling material therein, said cleaning pad having an absorbency with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.35 to 1.2. A cleaning pad according to wherein said absorbency with amine oxide cleaning solution is from 0.4 to 0.9.3. A cleaning pad according to wherein said absorbency with amine oxide cleaning solution is from 0.4 to 0.65.4. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.5 to 0.9.5. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.55 to 0.8.6. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.55 to 0.85.7. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious floor sheet, andan absorbent core juxtaposed with said floor sheet and comprising absorbent gelling material therein, said cleaning pad having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.5 to 0.85.8. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.55 to 0.8.9. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from ...

Cleaning Pad Having Preferred Construction

A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution. 1. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious hydrophobic floor sheet having an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface opposed thereto,an absorbent core juxtaposed with said inwardly facing surface of said floor sheet and comprising absorbent gelling material, anda smoothing strip joined to said outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet, said smoothing strip having a width of 13 mm to 100 mm, said smoothing strip comprising a cellulose fiber lamina and a synthetic fiber lamina joined in a laminate, said cellulose fiber lamina facing outwardly from said cleaning pad and said synthetic fiber lamina being in contacting relationship with said floor sheet.2. A cleaning pad according to wherein said smoothing strip has a surface texture of less than 0.5 mm.3. A cleaning pad according to wherein said core comprises at least two cellulose layers joined in fluid communication.4. A cleaning pad according to comprising 5 to 50 w % AGM.5. A cleaning pad according to wherein said smoothing strip has a contact angle of 30 to 100 degrees.6. A cleaning pad according to wherein said outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet has a contact angle of 101 degrees to 180 degrees.7. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious hydrophobic floor sheet having an inwardly facing surface and ...

Infinity Mop

The Infinity Mop is a mop that uses a set length of rolled cleaning fabric material which is attached to one side of the mop head, then passes underneath the bottom of the mop surface area and onto the opposite side of the mop head. As the cleaning surface area of the cleaning material becomes dirty, the soiled area can be advanced manually or electronically to the back compartment of the mop, while the sheet of clean fabric material is advanced onto the bottom cleaning surface area of the mop at the same time. This process is repeated until the end of the pre-rolled cleaning sheet is used up and a new cleaning roll is inserted into the mop. 1a housing,a first internal roller and a second internal roller enclosed within said housing, attached to said first internal roller at said first end, passing through a first opening in said housing, along and beneath a bottom surface of said housing, into a second opening in said housing, and attaching at said second end to said second internal roller; and', 'a means of advancing said length of rolled cleaning fabric., 'a length of rolled cleaning fabric material, said material having a first end and a second end and being'}. A mop, comprising, This device consist of a mop that is used for cleaning floors on various surfaces such as wood, tile and vinyl. There are a number of mops on the market that consist of disposable pieces of cleaning cloth that are attached to the bottom of the mop. These individual disposable pieces become dirty quickly and need to be replaced often when only cleaning small areas of flooring. This requires frequent handling of the dirty pieces of the soiled fabric and interrupts the floor cleaning process many times in order to stop and change out a dirty fabric piece with another new clean fabric piece. The Infinity Mop removes the constant handling of these dirty individual fabric pieces while speeding up the cleaning process in a faster and cleaner way by utilizing a set length of pre-rolled fabric ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system having a manifold with a plurality of release openings for delivering a cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. A plurality of hooded members are configured to direct cleaning fluid delivered from the plurality of release openings toward the surface to be cleaned. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a base housing having a first and second opposing sides;a handle coupled with to the base housing;a fluid delivery system carried by at least one of the base housing and the handle and comprising a manifold with a plurality of release openings for delivering a cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned; anda plurality of hooded members configured to direct cleaning fluid delivered from the plurality of release openings toward the surface to be cleaned.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the plurality of hooded members are provided on the base housing and arranged in alternating directions toward a forward edge and a rearward edge of the base housing.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein at least one of the plurality of hooded members opens toward a forward edge of the base housing and at least one other of the plurality of hooded members opens toward a rearward edge of the base housing.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein at least one of the plurality of hooded members is provided on the first opposing side of the base housing and at least one other of the plurality of hooded members is provided on the second opposing side of the base housing.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base housing is rotatable around the plurality of release openings and the plurality of hooded members are carried by the base housing.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 5 , and further comprising a coupling joint pivotally attaching the base housing to the handle and defining a first axis such that the handle can be moved front-to-back with respect to the base housing ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has a dual first stage cyclones. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and a handle , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow passage extending from a first dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage downstream of the dirty air inlet, the first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising first and second cyclones in parallel, each of the first and second cyclones having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, and a cyclone axis of rotation;(c) a pre-motor filter downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage; and,(d) a suction motor and fan assembly downstream of the pre-motor filter, the suction motor and fan assembly having a central axis of rotation,wherein, in operation, the cyclones of the first cyclonic cleaning stage are first air treatment chambers which treat air that enters the air flow passage.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air flow passage comprises an inlet conduit extend from the first dirty air inlet to an inlet conduit outlet end and an inlet manifold that extends from the inlet conduit outlet end to the cyclone air inlets.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation are laterally spaced apart and the cyclone air inlets are on opposed lateral sides of the cyclones.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air flow passage comprises a second dirty air inlet claim 1 , the first dirty air inlet is in air flow communication with the first cyclone and the second dirty air inlet is in air flow communication with the second cyclone.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the handle is a pistol grip handle and when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the pistol grip handle extending upwardly and forwardly claim 1 , the cyclone axis of rotation extend generally horizontally.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation are laterally spaced apart.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first ...

STEAM CLEANING DEVICE

A steam cleaning device comprising a water tank, a boiler in fluid communication with the water tank, a steam outlet in constant fluid communication with the boiler and a pump for pumping water from the water tank to the boiler. The steam cleaning device includes a first flow path from the water tank to the boiler via the pump and a second flow path from the boiler to the water tank bypassing the pump, and a valve moveable between a first position for selecting the first flow path and a second position for selecting the second flow path. 1. A steam cleaning device comprising:a water tank;a boiler in fluid communication with the water tank;a steam outlet in constant fluid communication with the boiler; anda pump for pumping water from the water tank to the boiler;wherein the steam cleaning device comprises a first flow path from the water tank to the boiler via the pump and a second flow path from the boiler to the water tank bypassing the pump; anda valve moveable between a first position for selecting the first flow path and a second position for selecting the second flow path.2. The steam cleaning device according to wherein the valve is arranged to select the second flow path when pump or boiler are not in operation.3. The steam cleaning device according to wherein the valve is arranged to select the first flow path when the pump or boiler are in operation.4. The steam cleaning device according to wherein the valve comprises a fluid port wherein the fluid port is a water outlet for outputting water to the boiler when the valve is in first position and a steam inlet for receiving steam from the boiler when the valve is in the second position.5. The steam cleaning device according wherein a user actuated trigger is coupled to the valve with an actuating rod and the actuating rod is arranged to push the valve into the first position when the user actuates the trigger.6. The steam cleaning device according to wherein the valve comprises a deformable diaphragm ...

STEAM CLEANERS

A surface cleaning head for a steam cleaner, comprising a plurality of steam outlets spaced from one another on the cleaning head, for steam supplied from a steam generator, and a steam distributing device which receives the steam and supplies it to the outlets. 1. A surface cleaning head for a steam cleaner , comprising a plurality of steam outlets spaced from one another on the cleaning head , for steam supplied from a steam generator , and a steam distributing device which receives the steam and supplies it to the outlets.2. A cleaning head according to wherein the steam distributing device comprises a receiving portion for receiving the steam from the steam generator claim 1 , and a plurality of passages extending from the receiving portion to the steam outlets.3. A cleaning head according to wherein the passages are arranged to provide a generally similar resistance as one another to the passage of steam from the receiving portion to the respective outlets.4. A cleaning head according to wherein the passages are of similar length to one another.5. A cleaning head according to wherein steam enters the receiving portion in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction in which the passages extend from the receiving portion.6. A cleaning head according to wherein the receiving portion of the steam distribution device is provided in a region of the cleaning head spaced from the periphery thereof claim 2 , and the passages radiate outwardly from the receiving portion to the steam outlets.7. A cleaning head according to wherein the passages are at least partly defined in a body member of the cleaning head.8. A cleaning head according to having at least one formation adapted to co-operate with a carpet glider to hold the carpet glider in an operative position relative to the cleaning head.9. A cleaning head according to and a carpet glider usable therewith including a latching element on the cleaning head or carpet glider claim 8 , co-operable with a formation ...

HARD SURFACE CLEANING DEVICES

A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first opening. The nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to release the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned. 1. A method of cleaning a surface , comprising:providing a cleaning head, a housing, a pump, the pump having a port, the cleaning head having a nozzle, the cleaning head and housing being connected to one another;attaching a cleaning element with a first opening to the cleaning head so that the nozzle and the first opening are in registration;providing a flexible pouch having a cleaning fluid therein;connecting the port and the flexible pouch to form an air and fluid tight connection between the port and the flexible pouch;placing the cleaning element on a surface to be cleaned; andpumping, via the pump, the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the nozzle and the first opening onto the surface to be cleaned.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising trapping any cleaning fluid from the nozzle between the cleaning head claim 1 , the nozzle claim 1 , the cleaning element claim 1 , and the surface to be cleaned.3. The cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein the step of pumping further comprises causing the flexible pouch to collapse as the cleaning fluid is pumped by the pump.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump is an electric pump and wherein the step of pumping comprises placing the electric pump in electrical communication with a power source.5. The ...

Spray Mop

A spray mop utilizing a latch and an auxiliary latch that prevents a hinge bar of a mop head from separating and keeping either a cloth mop or a string mop in place. The spray mop utilizes a spray mop that is activated by the use of a lever near the handle of the spray mop. In another embodiment, the hinge bar just uses a latch without an auxiliary latch.

FLOOR CLEANING TOOL HAVING A MECHANICALLY OPERATED PUMP

A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid. 1. A portable , human-powered floor cleaning device comprising:a chassis comprising a clean fluid storage tank and a spent fluid collection tank;a plurality of wheels for supporting and moving the device;a deck assembly comprising a fluid pick-up orifice and a squeegee;a mechanically-driven pump housed within the chassis having an inlet and an outlet, the pump operably interconnected to a drive wheel;the drive wheel provided substantially proximal to a midpoint of the chassis and comprising an eccentric wheel hub interconnected to a drive shaft such that a rotational movement of the drive wheel results in a reciprocating movement of the shaft and actuation of the pump;the fluid pick-up orifice being interconnected to the pump by a conduit for transmitting a spent fluid from the fluid pick-up orifice to the pump;a mop; andat least one attachment member, the at least one attachment member secured at a first end to the chassis, and at a second end attachable to the mop, securing the mop to the device, wherein the mop can be detached from the at least one attachment member to clean portions of the floor not reachable by the device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the at least one attachment member further comprises:a hook portion inserted into a recess in the chassis.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the second end of the at least one attachment member further comprises:a cylindrical portion having a removable clip that can be selectively secured to a shaft of the mop.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:a shelf on the lower portion of the chassis for receiving an end of the mop when ...

STEAM MOP AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREOF

A steam mop includes a mop body, a steam generator and a control system. The mop body includes a hollow mop head having side and bottom steam outlets. The control system includes a hollow valve seat, a valve member and a pushbutton. The valve seat communicates with the steam generator and the side and bottom steam outlets. The valve member is movable relative to the valve seat such that the control system is switchable between first and second states where the steam generated by the steam generator is expelled respectively from the bottom and side steam outlets. The pushbutton is coupled to the valve member, and is operable to drive movement of the valve member for switching the control system between the first and second states. 1. A steam mop comprising:a mop body including a hollow mop head, and a graspable mop handle that is connected to said mop head, said mop head having a side portion that is formed with a side steam outlet, and a bottom portion that is formed with a bottom steam outlet;a steam generator connected to said mop body and generating steam;a control system including a mounting seat, a hollow valve seat, a valve member and a switch unit, said mounting seat being mounted in said mop head, said valve seat being connected to said mounting seat and communicating fluidly with each of said steam generator and said side and bottom steam outlets, said valve member extending into said valve seat, and being movable relative to said valve seat in an up-and-down direction such that said control system is switchable between a first state where the steam generated by said steam generator is expelled from said bottom steam outlet, and a second state where the steam generated by said steam generator is expelled from said side steam outlet, said switch unit including a pushbutton that is mounted movably to said mounting seat, that is coupled to said valve member, and that is operable to drive movement of said valve member for switching said control system between ...

HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF IMPROVING DRYING TIME USING THE SAME

A hard surface cleaning composition and a method of cleaning a hard surface with a low drying time composition is provided. The hard surface cleaning composition comprises: 0.02 wt. % to 0.07 wt. % amine oxide; 0.15 wt. % to 1.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0; 0.10 wt. % to 0.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.0 and 6.5; and at least 97 wt. % water, by weight of the overall composition. 1. A hard surface cleaning composition comprising:0.02 wt. % to 0.07 wt. % amine oxide;0.15 wt. % to 1.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0;0.10 wt. % to 0.50 wt. % of a glycol ether having an HLB between 6.0 and 6.5; andat least 97 wt. % water, by weight of the overall composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7.0 is selected from the group consisting of: propylene glycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycol ether having an HLB between 6.0 and 6.5 is selected from the group consisting of: ethylene glycol monohexyl ether claim 1 , ethylene glycol phenyl ether claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The composition of comprising less than 0.5 wt. % ethanol.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycol ether having an HLB between 6.5 and 7 is present at a level of 0.2 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % claim 1 , by weight of the overall composition.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycol ether having an HLB between 6.0 and 6.5 is present at a level of 0.2 wt. % to 0.45 wt. % claim 1 , by weight of the overall composition.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.08 wt % of a quaternary compound selected from the group consisting of a C6-C18 alkyltrimethylammonium chloride claim 1 , a C6-C18dialkyldimethylammonium chloride claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.9. A method of cleaning a hard surface with a ...

MULTI-ORIENTATION CLEANING DEVICE

A cleaning device and method of cleaning are provided. The cleaning device includes a power source and a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source. A storage container is provided. A valve assembly is disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow cleaning fluid from a first portion and a second portion of the storage container. A cleaning element having a spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the pump. 117-. (canceled)18. A cleaning device comprising:a power source;a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source;a storage container in fluid communication with the pump;a cleaning head having a first opening and a spray nozzle, the spray nozzle being in fluid communication with the pump, the spray nozzle being disposed to direct cleaning fluid through the opening;anda cleaning element removably coupled to the cleaning head.19. The cleaning device of claim 21 , wherein the adapter member includes a hook and loop fastener claim 21 , the cleaning element being removably coupled to the adapter member via the hook and loop member.20. The cleaning device of claim 18 , wherein the cleaning element is a disposable cleaning element.21. The cleaning device of claim 18 , further comprising an adapter member removably coupled to the cleaning head claim 18 , wherein the cleaning element is configured to removably couple the cleaning element to the cleaning head.22. The cleaning device of claim 21 , wherein the adapter member comprises one or more tabs configured to snap fit and couple with the cleaning head.23. The cleaning device of claim 18 , wherein the cleaning element is configured to connect to the cleaning head by one or more straps.24. The cleaning device of claim 18 , further comprising:a valve assembly disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow ...

FLOOR TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

A floor treatment device may include a body portion comprising one or more pumps, one or more spray outlets, and one or more reservoir receptacles configured to receive one or more reservoirs. The one or more pumps are operable to be activated and direct liquids to the spray outlets. The device may include swappable heads, each comprising a body connector configured to mate with a head connector of the body portion. In an embodiment, the head connector may include a sensor system and a controller communicatively connected to the sensor system. When one of swappable heads is connected to the body portion, the sensor system is configured to detect the identity of the swappable heads connected, and the controller is configured to selectively activate, based on the identity of the swappable heads, at least one of the one or more pumps. 1. A device comprising: first and second ends;', 'a body portion comprising a housing between the first and second ends;', 'a pole portion disposed between the housing and the first end of the body;', one or more pumps disposed inside the housing;', 'one or more spray outlets formed through the housing; and', 'one or more reservoir receptacles configured to receive one or more reservoirs operable to supply one or more liquids through the one or more reservoir receptacles to the one or more pumps, wherein the one or more pumps are operable to be activated and direct the one or more liquids to the spray outlets;, 'wherein the body portion comprises], 'a body comprisinga handle coupled to the first end of the body;a head connector connected to the second end of the body; a body connector comprising a body end and a base end; and', 'a floor treatment instrument connected to the base end of the body connector;', 'wherein the body end of the body connector is operable to mate with the head connector of the body of the device, thereby removably connecting one of the plurality of swappable heads to the body of the device., 'a plurality of ...

WET-CLEANING APPLIANCE HAVING A ROTATABLE CLEANING ROLLER

A wet-cleaning appliance, in particular a wet mop, has a cleaning roller, which can be rotated about a roller axis, and having a wetting device for applying a liquid to the cleaning roller. In order to provide for regeneration of the cleaning roller with the best possible result, it is proposed that the wet-cleaning appliance should have a wiper device, in particular a wiper lip, which can be displaced onto the cleaning roller and is intended for assisting in removing liquid and/or dirt from the cleaning roller and/or for assisting in applying liquid to the cleaning roller. 111-. (canceled)12: A wet-cleaning appliance , comprising: 'a wetting device for applying a liquid to the cleaning roller, wherein the wet-cleaning appliance comprises a wiper device in the form of a wiper lip that is configured to be displaced onto the cleaning roller in order to assist in removing liquid and/or dirt from the cleaning roller and/or to assist in applying liquid to the cleaning roller,', 'a cleaning roller that can be rotated about a roller axis,'}wherein the wetting device and the wiper device are parts of a common functional unit, which can be displaced as a whole relative to the cleaning roller from a first operating position into a second operating position and vice versa.13: The wet-cleaning appliance according to claim 12 , wherein the wiper device and/or the functional unit are mounted on a housing of the wet-cleaning appliance so as to be pivotable about a pivoting axis arranged parallel to the cleaning roller claim 12 , wherein the wiper device and/or the functional unit are particularly subjected to a spring force acting in the direction of the cleaning roller.14: The wet-cleaning appliance according to claim 12 , wherein a displacement drive is assigned to the wiper device and/or the functional unit and is designed for displacing the wiper device and/or the functional unit relative to the cleaning roller.15: The wet-cleaning appliance according to claim 12 , wherein the ...

WET CLEANING DEVICE HAVING A CLEANING ROLLER MOUNTED ROTATABLY ABOUT A ROLLER AXIS

A wet cleaning device, in particular a wet mop, has a cleaning roller mounted rotatably about a roller axis and a roller cover surrounding, at least in part, the cleaning roller in the circumferential direction, which roller cover has at least one movable cover element for elective sealing and/or exposing of an opening region of the roller cover. In order to enable a changeover of the wet cleaning device from a wiping operation to a regeneration operation in a particularly convenient and time-saving manner, according to the invention, the wet cleaning device has a first cover element and a second cover element which, based on a circumferential direction of the cleaning roller, can be moved in opposition to each other in order to seal and/or to expose the opening region from opposite circumferential directions. 112342567415627. A wet-cleaning device () , in particular a wet wiping device , with a cleaning roller () mounted rotatably around a roller axis () and a roller cover () enveloping the cleaning roller () at least partially in the circumferential direction , which has at least one displaceable cover element ( , ) for optionally closing and/or releasing an opening region () of the roller cover () , wherein the wet-cleaning device () has a first cover element () and a second cover element () , which can be displaced in opposition to each other in relation to a circumferential direction of the cleaning roller () , so as to close and/or release the opening region () from opposite circumferential directions.2156823562. The wet-cleaning device () according to claim 1 , wherein the displaceable cover elements ( claim 1 , ) are coupled by a gearbox () with the cleaning roller () claim 1 , in particular the roller axis () claim 1 , in such a way that the cover elements ( claim 1 , ) can be displaced by moving the cleaning roller () and vice versa.31891101156. The wet-cleaning device () according to claim 2 , wherein the gearbox () has a slotted cover guide () formed in ...

STEAM CLEANING APPARATUS

A steam cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head, a handle operably coupled with the cleaning head, a supply tank, a steam generator in fluid communication with the supply tank, and a steam outlet in fluid communication with the steam generator. A diverter is provided in a steam distribution path between the steam generator and the steam outlet and is configured to selectively divert steam away from the steam outlet. 1. A steam cleaning apparatus comprising:a cleaning head movable along a floor surface;a handle operably coupled with the cleaning head and movable between an upright parked position and a reclined use position;a supply tank adapted to hold a quantity of liquid;a steam generator in fluid communication with the supply tank and configured to heat liquid to at least 100° C. to generate steam;a steam outlet in fluid communication with the steam generator and positioned to distribute steam to the floor surface;a steam distribution path between the steam generator and the steam outlet; anda diverter in the steam distribution path and configured to divert steam away from the steam outlet when the handle is in the upright parked position and to deliver steam to the steam outlet when the handle is in the reclined use position.2. The steam cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diverter is further configured to divert steam away from the steam outlet when the cleaning head is stationary and to deliver steam to the steam outlet when the cleaning head is moving.3. The steam cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diverter comprises a diverter valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the steam generator and a first outlet in fluid communication with the steam outlet.4. The steam cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the diverter valve has a second outlet in fluid communication with a steam exhaust port spaced apart from the steam outlet.5. The steam cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , and further comprising a first conduit fluidly coupling the ...

Disposable Spray Nozzle

A disposable nozzle is disclosed herein. Among other features, the disposable nozzle comprises a hollow cylindrical body having an inlet upstream end configured to receive a flow of liquid and an outlet downstream end for distributing the flow of liquid in a desired spray pattern; and attachment means configured to removably couple the disposable nozzle to an spraying system. 1. A disposable nozzle , comprising:a hollow cylindrical body having an inlet upstream end configured to receive a flow of liquid and an outlet downstream end for distributing the flow of liquid in a desired spray pattern; andattachment means configured to removably couple the disposable nozzle to an spraying system.2. The disposable nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the attachment means are configured to removably couple the disposable nozzle to the spraying system via a fluid passageway of the spraying system claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the hollow cylindrical body is less than an inner diameter of the fluid passageway of the spraying system.3. The disposable nozzle of claim 1 , further comprising a circular groove positioned near the inlet upstream end of the hollow cylindrical body for receiving an annular sealing member.4. The disposable nozzle of claim 3 , wherein the annular sealing member is configured to provide a tight seal engagement between the hollow cylindrical body and the fluid passageway of the spraying system and prevent liquid leakage downstream therefrom.5. The disposable nozzle of claim 3 , wherein the attachment means comprise a pair of radially extending and diametrically opposed stops positioned on a selected position on an outer surface of the hollow cylindrical body in a downstream direction of the annular sealing member.6. The disposable nozzle of claim 5 , wherein the fluid passageway of the spraying system comprises a pair of diametrically spaced L-shaped slots claim 5 , each L-shaped slot including a first portion that is substantially parallel to a ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A steam mop includes a housing comprising a foot assembly movable along a surface to be cleaned and a body portion coupled to the foot assembly, a supply tank for storing a supply of fluid, a steam generator fluidly connected to the supply tank for producing steam from the fluid, a fluid distributor fluidly coupled with the steam generator to distribute steam to the surface to be cleaned, a cleaning pad mounted to the foot assembly and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned, and an agitator provided on the housing, separate from the cleaning pad. 1. A steam mop comprising:a housing comprising a foot assembly movable along a surface to be cleaned and a body portion pivotably coupled to the foot assembly by a coupling joint;a supply tank provided on the body portion for storing a supply of fluid;a steam generator fluidly connected to the supply tank for producing steam from the fluid;a fluid distributor fluidly coupled with the steam generator to distribute steam to the surface to be cleaned;a cleaning pad mounted to the foot assembly and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned; andan agitator provided on the housing, separate from the cleaning pad, and movable between a use position in contact with the surface to be cleaned and a non-use position out of contact with the surface to be cleaned.2. The steam mop of and further comprising a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the fluid distributor and extending through the coupling joint.3. The steam mop of claim 1 , wherein the agitator is rearward of the fluid distributor in at least one of the use and non-use positions.4. The steam mop of claim 1 , wherein the agitator is rearward of the foot assembly.5. The steam mop of claim 1 , wherein the agitator comprises a support frame and an agitator element received on the support frame.6. The steam mop of claim 5 , wherein the support frame includes hook and loop fasteners configured to detachably secure the agitator element to the support frame.7. The ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an on-board reactive oxygen species generator which produces reactive oxygen species in situ from fluid stored within an on-board supply tank of the surface cleaning apparatus, and further delivers the generated reactive oxygen species to a cleaning pad attached to the housing of the surface cleaning apparatus. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a housing adapted to be moved across a surface to be cleaned;a fluid distribution system provided with the housing for storing and supplying a fluid, and comprising a supply tank from which a portion of the fluid is provided;a cleaning pad mounted to the housing and in fluid communication with the fluid distribution system; anda reactive oxygen species generator provided with the housing in fluid communication with the supply tank;wherein the reactive oxygen species generator is configured to contact the portion of the fluid to generate reactive oxygen species which are provided to the cleaning pad.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a lower housing moveably coupled with an upper housing claim 1 , and wherein the cleaning pad is attached to the lower housing.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surface cleaning apparatus comprises a steam generator provided with the housing and having a steam outlet for delivering steam to the cleaning pad.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the steam outlet is further fluidly coupled with the reactive oxygen species generator such that the steam co-mingles with the generated reactive oxygen species before being delivered to the cleaning pad.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the steam generator includes a first cavity defined within the housing and comprises a heating element mounted within the first cavity.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the reactive oxygen species generator further comprises a fluid ...

Floor cleaning apparatus with cleaning fluid delivery system

The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a steam delivery system for steam mopping a floor surface after sweeping dry dirt, dust, hair, and other debris from the floor surface. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to perform multiple cleaning functions, including dry sweeping and steam mopping. The surface cleaning apparatus can be convertible between different modes of operation, including at least an upright mode and a handheld mode.

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a fluid delivery or steam mop, comprises a handle assembly comprising a steam distributor and a foot assembly pivotally attached to the handle assembly and comprising a base housing. The foot assembly can be used in two positions, whereby opposing sides of a cleaning pad on the base housing can selectively engage a surface to be cleaned. The foot assembly is further swivelable relative to the steam distributor, such that fluid can be delivered to the surface to be cleaned in both of the two use positions. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus , comprising:a foot assembly;a handle assembly pivotally attached to the foot assembly;a cleaning pad provided on the foot assembly;a coupling joint pivotally attaching the foot assembly to the handle assembly and defining a first axis of rotation, wherein the foot assembly is swivelable relative to the handle assembly about the first axis of rotation between a first use position and a second use position, different from the first use position; anda biasing mechanism operably coupled to provide a directing force to at least one of the foot assembly or the coupling joint with respect to the handle to direct the foot assembly towards a neutral position when the foot assembly is lifted from a surface to be cleaned, wherein the neutral position is defined between the first use position and the second use position.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the biasing mechanism includes at least one linear compression spring.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the at least one linear compression spring comprises a first linear compression spring adapted to direct the foot assembly away from the first use position and a second linear compression spring adapted to direct the foot assembly away from the second use position.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the foot assembly comprises a first foot enclosure operably coupled to a second foot enclosure and forming a cavity therebetween ...

BARE FLOOR CLEANER

A bare floor cleaner has a base and a handle pivotally connected to the base. A fluid delivery system of the bare floor cleaner includes a source of cleaning fluid and a fluid distributor in fluid communication with the source of cleaning fluid for dispensing cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned. A plurality of support glides are provided on the base to reduce the surface area contact between the base and the surface to be cleaned 1. A bare floor cleaner , comprising:a base having a plurality of support glides to reduce the surface area contact between the base and a surface to be cleaned;a handle assembly pivotally connected to the base;a recovery system for collecting dirt;a fluid delivery system comprising a source of cleaning fluid and a fluid distributor in fluid communication with the source of cleaning fluid for dispensing cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned; anda cleaning pad mounted to the base, between the support glides and the surface to be cleaned.2. The bare floor cleaner from claim 1 , wherein the support glides include a plurality of bristles.3. The bare floor cleaner from claim 1 , wherein the support glides comprise a retaining portion secured to the base and a support surface that protrudes beneath the base.4. The bare floor cleaner from and further comprising a plurality of attachment devices located on the base claim 1 , where in the cleaning pad is wrapped over the support glides and secured to the base via the plurality of pad attachment devices.5. The bare floor cleaner from and further comprising a plurality of non-skid pads secured to the base claim 1 , wherein the non-skid pads comprise a support portion that protrudes beneath the base.6. A bare floor cleaner claim 1 , comprising:a base having a plurality of support glides protruding from an underside of the base;a handle assembly pivotally connected to the base;a recovery system comprising a suction nozzle on the base and a motor/fan assembly mounted to one of the handle ...

DISPENSING ENCLOSURE FOR A CONTAINER

Dispensing enclosure system for a container includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, where the interior surface is configured to be coupled to the container. The system includes a valve on the exterior surface of the body, where the valve is capable of allowing fluid to exit from the container. The system also includes a seal disposed within the interior surface of the body, the seal having an inner circumference and an outer circumference such that in a relaxed configuration each of the inner circumference and the outer circumference is located on a separate plane, and in an engaged configuration a first portion of the inner circumference and the outer circumference are located substantially on the same plane, and a second portion of the inner circumference forms a curvature, where the second portion is between the first portion and the outer circumference. 1. A seal comprising:a ring having an inner circumference and an outer circumference, the outer circumference having an inner wall and an outer wall forming a channel therebetween;wherein in relaxed configuration each of the inner circumference and the outer circumference is located on a separate plane; andwherein in an engaged configuration a first portion of the inner circumference and the outer circumference are located substantially on the same plane and a second portion of the inner circumference forms a curvature, the second portion between the first portion and the outer circumference.2. The seal of claim 1 , wherein the ring is formed of an impermeable material.3. The seal of claim 2 , wherein the curvature is flexible and operable to allow air to pass thereby.4. The seal of claim 3 , further comprising a cavity defined by the curvature.5. The seal of claim 1 , wherein the channel is configured to engage a rim of a container in the engaged configuration.6. A cap for a container claim 1 , the cap comprising:a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus including a water storage container, a steam generator including a heating element, a pump for feeding water from the storage container to the steam generator, and a fluid passage for directing steam from the steam generator to a cleaning head of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a device for blocking the fluid passage which is moveable between blocking and unblocking positions and the apparatus includes a pressure relief valve and there being a further passage connecting the pressure relief valve to the water storage container. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus including:a water storage container;a steam generator including a heating element;a pump for feeding water from the storage container to the steam generator; anda fluid passage for directing steam from the steam generator to a cleaning head of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes a device for blocking the fluid passage which is moveable between blocking and unblocking positions and wherein the apparatus includes a pressure relief valve and there being a further passage connecting the pressure relief valve to the water storage container.2. An apparatus according to wherein the further passage connecting the pressure relief valve to the water storage container terminates in an upper part of the water storage container.3. An apparatus according to wherein the further passage extends into the water storage container and includes a buoyancy member connected to a free end thereof.4. An apparatus according to wherein the further passage connecting the pressure relief valve to the water storage container terminates in a part of the water storage container which does not contain water.5. An apparatus according to wherein the pressure relief valve is fluidly connected to a passage which connects an outlet from the pump to an inlet to the steam generator.6. An apparatus according to wherein the pressure relief valve is fluidly connected to the fluid passage for directing steam ...

MANUAL WASHING SYSTEM, BUCKET AND MOP

Manual washing system includes a bucket () provided with a base () and a lateral wall () having an upper rigid edge (), and a mop () including a handle () associated to a head (), the head () has a substantially plate-shaped body (), the body () being associated to the handle () by a joint (). The bucket () includes lateral wall () made of preformed plastic material with two or more successively foldable wall sections. The two or more wall sections are folded on the base (), and the upper edge () is provided with a perimetral recess () and a locking element (). 11. Manual washing system () comprising:{'b': 2', '10', '12', '11, 'a bucket () provided with a base () and a lateral wall () having an upper rigid edge (), and'}{'b': 30', '4', '5, 'a mop () comprising a handle () associated to a head (),'}{'b': 5', '50', '50', '4', '6', '2', '12', '10', '11', '14', '15', '14', '2', '15', '3', '50', '14', '4', '15, 'wherein said head () comprises a substantially plate-shaped body (), said body () being associated to said handle () by a joint (), said bucket () comprising said lateral wall () made of preformed plastic material which comprises two or more successively foldable wall sections, said two or more wall sections being folded concentrically on said base (), said upper edge () being provided with a perimetrical recess () and a locking element (), said perimetrical recess () being made towards the inner part of said bucket () to define a housing seat, said locking element () being adapted to lock said mop () when the perimetrical edge of said body () is housed in said housing seat defined by said perimetrical recess () and said handle () is coupled to said locking element ().'}212. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said lateral wall () is made of silicone and/or of a layer of a material such as a non-woven fabric or PVC claim 1 , and that said wall sections have a predetermined height.35051525354. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said body () has a ...

SYSTEMS FOR STEAM CLEANING

Methods and apparatuses for steam cleaning comprise a steam cleaning device/system employed for steam cleaning or treating operations. In an embodiment, a steam cleaning device may comprise agitation features employed for steam cleaning or treating. In another embodiment, the steam cleaning device may be a steam accessory employed for steam cleaning or treating. In yet another embodiment, the steam cleaning device may comprise various features employed for multi-purpose steam cleaning or treating. 1. An apparatus comprising:a body comprising a body outlet configured to output steam; anda head coupled to the body, the head comprising: a first and second head outlets in fluid communication with the head inlet;', 'wherein the first head outlet is defined through a first portion of the head, the first portion of the head defining a first axis, wherein the first head outlet is configured to discharge steam in a first mode of operation;', 'wherein the second head outlet is defined through a second portion of the head, the second portion of the head defining a second axis, wherein the second head outlet is configured to discharge steam in a second mode of operation; and', 'wherein when the first and second axes intersect at a first angle, steam is discharged in the first mode of operation, and when the first and second axes intersect at a second angle, steam is discharged in the second mode of operation., 'a head inlet in fluid communication with the body outlet; and'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second angles are different acute angles.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second angles are different obtuse angles.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism configured to switch between the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the second portion of the head comprises a member in communication with the mechanism wherein:in the first mode of operation, the ...

CLEANING TOOL

A cleaning tool comprises a mop, a cleaning base and a bucket, wherein the mop comprises a mop rod, and a cleaning head provided with a wiper is arranged at the lower end of the mop rod; the cleaning base is connected to the bucket through a guide rail and can move up and down relative to the bucket in a guided mode through the guide rail; the cleaning base can abut against the wiping surface of the cleaning head erected in the bucket and can move up and down relatively. The cleaning tool is characterized in that a water pumping device is arranged in the bucket or between the cleaning base and the bucket, and the cleaning base moves up and down relative to the bucket so that the water pumping device can be driven to deliver water in the bucket to the wiping surface of the cleaning head of the mop for cleaning. The water pumping device is arranged, the cleaning base moves up and down relative to the bucket to drive the water pumping device to discharge water onto the wiping surface of the cleaning head erected in the bucket for cleaning, the water pumping device is easy, convenient and fast to operate, and the cleaning base abuts against the wiper of the cleaning head for operation, so that the cleaning effect is better; the working efficiency of the cleaned mop is high, and bacterium breeding can be prevented when the clean mop is stored. 112311122321234323234312. A cleaning tool , comprising a mop () , a cleaning base () and a bucket () , wherein the mop comprises a mop rod (-) , and a cleaning head (-) provided with a wiper is arranged at the lower end of the mop rod; the cleaning base () is connected to the bucket () through a guide rail , and the cleaning base can move up and down relative to the bucket in a guided mode through the guide rail; the cleaning base () can abut against the wiping surface of the cleaning head (-) erected in the bucket () and can move up and down relatively; characterized in that a water pumping device () is arranged in the bucket () ...

Cleaning Head For A Floor Cleaning Equipment

A floor cleaning equipment, including: a cleaning head body having at least one suction port at the bottom; a base plate; a water supply tank mounted to the cleaning head body and located above the base plate; a water distributor mounted to the base plate; and a communicating tube. The water supply tank includes a venting hole in communication with the exterior. A first chamber is provided inside the water supply tank and a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the water supply tank. The water distributor includes a housing, a water inlet provided at the top of the housing, a second chamber formed inside the housing, and a water outlet hole provided at the bottom of the housing, the volume of the second chamber being smaller than that of the first chamber. The first chamber, the water outlet, the water inlet, and the second chamber are in communication sequentially. The communicating tube puts the first chamber and the second chamber in communication. The communicating tube has a lower end opening in communication with the second chamber and an upper end opening extending into the first chamber and located in an upper portion of the first chamber. 1. A cleaning head for a floor cleaning equipment , comprising:a cleaning head body provided with at least one suction port at the bottom;a base plate used for mounting a mop cloth for cleaning;a water supply tank for supplying water to the mop cloth, the water supply tank being mounted to the cleaning head body and located above the base plate, wherein the water supply tank is provided with a venting hole that communicates with the exterior, a first chamber used for storing cleaning water being provided inside the water supply tank, and a water outlet provided at the bottom of the water supply tank;a water distributor mounted to the base plate, the water distributor comprising a housing, a water inlet provided at the top of the housing, a second chamber formed inside the housing, and at least one water outlet hole ...

Drainer, Wet Mopping Device, And Wet-And-Dry Cleaning Head

A drainer having: a housing including a plurality of water discharge holes at the bottom, at least one water inlet at the top, and a cavity inside, the water inlet, cavity, and the water discharge holes in communication sequentially; and a plurality of absorbent cores partially exposed from a corresponding water discharge hole such that each of the absorbent cores is configured to guide water flowing into the cavity to the exterior of the housing through the water discharge holes. The drainer may be configured with a wet mopping device and wet and dry cleaning head. 1. A drainer for a floor cleaning equipment comprising:a housing with a plurality of water discharge holes at a bottom, at least one water inlet at a top, and defining a cavity inside, the water inlet, the cavity, and the plurality of water discharge holes in communication sequentially; anda plurality of absorbent cores mounted in the cavity of the housing, each of the plurality of absorbent cores partially exposed from a corresponding water discharge hole, such that each of the plurality of absorbent cores is configured to guide water entering the cavity to the exterior of the housing through the water discharge holes.2. The drainer for a floor cleaning equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is integrally formed claim 1 , and the absorbent cores are permanently limited inside the housing.3. The drainer for a floor cleaning equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is formed by at least two parts separable from each other claim 1 , so that the plurality of absorbent cores are replaceable.4. The drainer for a floor cleaning equipment according to claim 1 , further comprising a water guiding member capable of guiding water to flow from one side to another at an inner bottom face of the cavity; each of the plurality of absorbent cores in contact with the water guiding member claim 1 , so that water flowing onto the water guiding member is guided to the plurality of absorbent cores.5 ...

MULTI-ORIENTATION CLEANING DEVICE

A cleaning device and method of cleaning are provided. The cleaning device includes a power source and a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source. A storage container is provided. A valve assembly is disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow cleaning fluid from a first portion and a second portion of the storage container. A cleaning element having a spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the pump. 1. A cleaning device comprising:a power source;a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source;a storage container;a valve assembly disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow cleaning fluid from a first portion and a second portion of the storage container; anda cleaning element having a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the pump.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the valve assembly includes a first fluid pathway in fluid communication with the first portion and a second fluid pathway in fluid communication with the second portion.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a first valve fluidly coupled to the first fluid pathway between the first portion and the pump claim 2 , the first valve being configured to selectively fluidly couple the first portion to the pump based at least in part on the orientation of the device.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the first valve fluidly couples the first portion to the pump when the first portion is vertically lower than the second portion.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the first valve fluidly decouples the first portion from the pump when the first portion is vertically higher than the second portion.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a vent member fluidly coupled between an interior portion of the storage container and an ambient environment.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein ...