Abstract: A brush having a brush member, and adjustable handle, and an optionally convex cover. The brush member accommodates a sponge. A first plurality of bristles extends from the brush member and each of a second plurality of orifices is disposed between the bristles, optionally in an offsetting relation. The handle extends from the brush member. The cover has a pair of slots accommodating the handle and overlays the sponge during use. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for scrubbing mammals and inanimate objects having a cover with a handle and a tubular section, a perforate scrubbing platen with a finger or sponge or abrasive or other structure to contact the mammal or object, a scrubbing compound holder inbetween the cover and platen, and a central scubbing drive strut and socket structure that enables the platen to move toward the cover to expell scrubbing compound during use and to move away from the cover during use to intake diluent. The method uses the device and has the steps of expelling compound and intaking diluent.