Abstract: An abrasive and/or scouring pad, comprising a core of foam between two nonwovens, wherein the core is a polyurethane foam and the nonwovens are based on a mixture of polyamide and polyester fibers. The polyamide has physical properties similar to those of the polyurethane foam. The nonwovens and the foam are bonded together at their periphery by thermal-welding, either directly, or by two layers of heat-fusible or heat-softening material placed on either side of the foam.
Abstract: A utensil for floor cleaning and other surface treatment purposes comprising a pad, e.g., of sponge releasably attached by clips to the handles of a hinged holder. The handles form a grip for enabling the utensil to be gripped for use, and also enable the hinged parts of the holder to be pressed together to squeeze the pad.
Abstract: A cleaning material constituted of a non-woven web of fibers having ends and/or loops protruding from one face thereof, and obtained by needle-punching a web containing a mixture of at least two fibers, one of which has a weight of at least 100 decitex and the other a weight equal to or less than 30 decitex. The cleaning material may be bonded to a porous body, for example, by an intermediate layer to constitute a cleaning pad.