Abstract: An iron is provided including a soleplate having a first surface configured to press a fabric and deliver wrinkle releasing steam, a first plurality of steam exit holes formed in the soleplate, each of the first plurality of steam exit holes connected to an associated first steam channel formed in the first surface and connected to a centrally disposed steam channel formed in the first surface, a second plurality of steam exit holes formed in the soleplate connected to an associated second steam channel formed in the first surface connected to the centrally disposed steam channel, each of the second plurality of steam exit holes disposed symmetrically to an associated one of the first plurality of steam exit holes on an opposite side of the centrally disposed steam channel, and the centrally disposed steam channel extending substantially an elongated length of the soleplate, The soleplate further includes dimples over the majority of the soleplate not covered by the steam channels.

Abstract: An iron is provided including a soleplate having a first surface configured to press a fabric and deliver wrinkle releasing steam, a first plurality of steam exit holes formed in the soleplate, each of the first plurality of steam exit holes connected to an associated first steam channel formed in the first surface and connected to a centrally disposed steam channel formed in the first surface, a second plurality of steam exit holes formed in the soleplate connected to an associated second steam channel formed in the first surface connected to the centrally disposed steam channel, each of the second plurality of steam exit holes disposed symmetrically to an associated one of the first plurality of steam exit holes on an opposite side of the centrally disposed steam channel, and the centrally disposed steam channel extending substantially an elongated length of the soleplate, The sole-plate further includes dimples over the majority of the sole-plate not covered by the steam channels.

Abstract: A multi-purpose cleaning device is provided which can be used to clean and/or dry a paw or other part of an animal, or which can be used as a brush. The cleaning device includes a body portion surround by a removable cleaning pad, where a handle portion is removable attached to the body portion. The body portion has an arcuate section defining a cleaning trough and a top cleaning surface. The cleaning trough can be used to clean and/or dry a paw and/or leg of the animal, where the paw and/or leg is positioned within the cleaning trough. The top cleaning surface can be used to clean and/or dry other parts of the animal. The handle portion is removable and includes a brush at one end, which can be used to brush the animal. Additionally, the cleaning pad can be removed from the body portion and used as a cleaning mitt to wash the animal.