Abstract: A wringer is used to wring liquid from a substantially flat mop pad. The wringer includes a frame configured to hold a bucket at a bucket location and providing first and fourth pivot locations. An imaginary straight line is formed between the first and fourth pivot locations. The wringer also includes a foot pedal member that is configured to be actuated by a user's foot, The foot pedal member is connected to pivot about the first pivot location on the frame, and extends to a second pivot location. The foot pedal member has a foot engaging region located on a first side of the imaginary line. The second pivot location is located on a second side of the imaginary line. The wringer also includes a presser member configured to press a flat mop pad, the presser member being connected to pivot about the fourth pivot location on the frame. The presser member includes a presser pad configured to press liquid from a flat mop pad and being located on the first side of the imaginary line.

Abstract: A mop bucket can be used to apply liquid to a stack of flat mop pads. The mop bucket includes a container body with an opening at a top portion thereof, a liquid storage area within the container body, and a pad storage area within the container body and in fluid communication with the liquid storage area. The liquid storage area is below the pad storage area when the bucket is in an upright position. The mop bucket also includes a lid configured to form a substantially liquid-tight seal of the opening of the container body.

Abstract: A mop pad support includes a frame configured to retain a mop pad, a handle for controlling the frame, and a connecting mechanism that connects the handle to the frame. The frame has a longitudinal direction and a latitudinal direction. The frame is longer in the longitudinal direction than in the latitudinal direction. The handle has a shaft portion that extends in a substantially longitudinal direction and a grip portion that extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal direction. The grip portion is located farther from the frame than the shaft portion and has ends proximal and distal the shaft portion. The proximal end of the shaft portion is disposed lower than the distal end, such that the grip portion extends upward. The connecting mechanism is configured to permit the handle to rotate about a first axis that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the frame and to rotate about a second axis that is substantially parallel to the latitudinal direction of the frame.

Abstract: A cart, such as a utility cart, includes a base, rolling members connected to the base, and a first platform disposed above the base. The first platform has a first surface configured to support items. The cart additionally includes a handle. The handle includes a frame extending from the first platform and a gripping member with a gripping surface projecting above a plane defined by the first surface.

Abstract: A bench can be used with at least one of a bathtub and a shower. The bench includes a seating surface, a support for supporting the seating surface, and a restraining member configured to restrain a shower curtain when the bench is disposed at least partly within a bathtub. The restraining member can include a drain configured to direct liquid into the bathtub while the restraining member restrains the shower curtain. The bench may also include a handle adjacent the seating surface and a soap dish disposed substantially under the handle. The bench may also have a pad including foam that can be positioned on the seating surface to provide a second seating surface, and connectors that maintain the pad in position on the seating surface.

Abstract: A rack for transporting and storing carriers includes a base, rolling members connected to the base, a frame, and a bumper portion. The base may include projecting portions extending outward relative to the corner regions of the frame. The frame extends upwardly from the base and includes supports for supporting carriers. The supports have metal surfaces for contacting the carriers. The bumper portion is disposed on at least a peripheral portion of the rack and is formed of plastic. A first elongated restraining member may be provided to inhibit carriers from being removed from the frame.