Abstract: A tape measure has a housing and a blade retractably mounted in the housing such that an end of the blade may be extended from the housing. The blade may have a profile with a sinusoidal shape. A reinforcement member may be attached to the blade over a length of the blade. The sinusoidal shape or the reinforcement member extends from the end of the blade for a predetermined distance. The sinusoidal shape or the reinforcement member may be provided from a point along the blade spaced from the end of the blade and a second point along the length of the blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface and comprising latex-coated cellulosic fibers, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.