Abstract: A handle which may be used with a power drive cleaner is disclosed, the handle being separable for knockdown shipment and thereby also having utility with non power driven cleaners. To this end, a clamping means, fixed to the cleaner, maintains a telescopic engagement of the handle to the cleaner proper, after assembly, while ribs on a rigid bag housing of the cleaner align the handle with the housing during insertion. A split sleeve serves as the clamp and expands the handle into engagement with the cleaner. A much more compact disassembled shipping arrangement, occupying considerably less volume, is achieved by this structure.

Abstract: A cleaner bottom plate is provided by a one piece molded configuration which includes an integral front sealing bead and a double flanged rear wall.

Abstract: A floor care appliance or the like is provided with a hand grip having a switch retaining member that also serves as a portion of the means utilized for retention of a cord strain relief. The hand grip and handle on which it is mounted provide the remaining portions of the means for retention of the strain relief, while the handle also serves as a retaining means for the switch retaining member.