Abstract: An improved cleaning system of the type which applies a cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned and then vacuums the dirty cleaning fluid from said surface is provided. The system includes a cleaning fluid pump for delivering pressurized cleaning fluid to spray nozzles attached to either a floor nozzle or a hand tool. Both the floor nozzle and the hand tool are connected to the suction and cleaning fluid connectors of the main cleaner unit by a one-step connection which connects both fluid and suction lines in a single motion. The hand tool, which is attached to the main unit by a hose assembly, has its own pinch valve for controlling the application of cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. When the hand tool is being used the trigger which actuates the pump may be locked in the "on" position.

Abstract: A cleaning fluid cartridge having a collar with defined entry and locking positions rotatably thereon to be received in a docking port of a cleaning device such that a pair of orifices on the container are initially aligned and axially advanced by rotation of the collar towards apertures of the docking port without rotation of the container and locked into the docking port. The collar includes a handle received in indentures on the body to define the initial entry and the locked position. The collar has a camming surface which cooperates with lugs on the docking port to produce the axial motion and locking. The cartridge and the recess in the housing provide container alignment and rotation prohibiting elements.