Abstract: A wringing assembly may include a plurality of spaced apart pressure applicators, such as may be used for applying pressure to a mop element having a cleaning, absorbent or wiping material supported on the mop element. The pressure applicators may be supported so as to be centered or symmetrical on each side of a center of a wringing surface. The wringing assembly may include a substantially centered actuation element such as a handle. An actuation element on a wringing assembly may also include a receptacle for an element of a mop or other cleaning tool, such as a handle. A bucket positioning device includes a spring-loaded assembly having a hook for a bucket rim and a base for engaging a bottom of a bucket or a wheel unit.

Abstract: A wringing assembly may include a plurality of spaced apart pressure applicators, such as may be used for applying pressure to a mop element having a cleaning, absorbent or wiping material supported on the mop element. The pressure applicators may be supported so as to be centered or symmetrical on each side of a center of a wringing surface. The wringing assembly may include a substantially centered actuation element such as a handle. An actuation element on a wringing assembly may also include a receptacle for an element of a mop or other cleaning tool, such as a handle A bucket positioning device includes a spring-loaded assembly having a hook for a bucket rim and a base for engaging a bottom of a bucket or a wheel unit.

Abstract: An adapter and method for a tool, a mop or other cleaning equipment provides, selectively, a universal joint or pivoting joint, and one that is easily adjustable.

Abstract: An adapter and method for a tool, a mop or other cleaning equipment provides, selectively, a universal joint or pivoting joint, and one that is easily adjustable.

Abstract: Flat mops and self-wringing flat mops can include a wringing configuration for applying a linear wringing motion to a mop head assembly, such as may occur along an axis coaxial with a handle. Four-point self wringing configurations may include four-point guide surfaces and/or four-point pressure points for wringing a mop head assembly.

Abstract: A surface cleaning tool has a frame supporting a resiliently flexible panel supported by the frame in an arcuate configuration such that at least one of first and second opposite end portions of the resiliently flexible panel can be moved closer to the other end portion.

Abstract: A cleaning tool includes a base wall and at least one curving wall extending away from the base wall and upward in a direction away from a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: Flat mops and self-wringing flat mops can include a wringing configuration for applying a linear wringing motion to a mop head assembly, such as may occur along an axis coaxial with a handle. Four-point self wringing configurations may include four-point guide surfaces and/or four-point pressure points for wringing a mop head assembly.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to bring a round mop.

Abstract: A wringing assembly may include a plurality of spaced apart pressure applicators, such as may be used for applying pressure to a mop element having a cleaning, absorbent or wiping material supported on the mop element. The pressure applicators may be supported so as to be centered or symmetrical on each side of a center of a wringing surface. The wringing assembly may include a substantially centered actuation element such as a handle. An actuation element on a wringing assembly may also include a receptacle for an element of a mop or other cleaning tool, such as a handle A bucket positioning device includes a spring-loaded assembly having a hook for a bucket rim and a base for engaging a bottom of a bucket or a wheel unit.

Abstract: A wringer, for example for mops, includes one or more positioning elements to position a mop at least in one dimension in the wringer, for example to a desired depth in the wringer, to wring the mop. The positioning elements far other than a bottom surface of the wringer. A wringer is also disclosed in which a wringing surface is moved toward another wringing or a base surface in a drawing or pulling motion. A wringer is also disclosed where the wringing operation can be activated by a pivoting or other mechanism that can be operated from at least two positions, a plurality of spaced apart locations, from handles, or by way of structures positioned outside of a wringing envelope defined by wringing plates or other components contacting a mop element. The structures can be used to operate the wringer even if a handle of a mop element extends outward of the wringing envelope.

Abstract: An adapter and method for a tool, a mop or other cleaning equipment provides, selectively, a universal joint or pivoting joint, and one that is easily adjustable.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to bring a round mop.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to bring a round mop.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cleaning rollers include a cleaning device having a longitudinally extending frame forming a channel with a profile that conforms in part to a roller to be cleaned.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to bring a round mop.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to wring a round mop.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to wring a round mop.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to bring a round mop.

Abstract: A self-wringing mop includes a powered actuator device operably connected to a cleaning element assembly for moving the cleaning element assembly from a use position to a wringing position. A cleaning element, which may be used with a self-wringing mop, includes a main body defining a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one aperture associated with the main body and passing completely through the main body from the top surface to the bottom surface. A bracket, which may be used with the cleaning element, includes a holding member and at least one bracket attachment member extending through the at least one aperture and adapted to be secured to a mop's cleaning element assembly attachment member. A wringer head assembly, which may be used with the self-wringing mop, includes a mounting rod, a roller mounted on the mid-portion of the mounting rod, and an end cap mounted on each of the ends of the mounting rod.