Abstract: A floor tool for an apparatus having a source of suction for cleaning a floor surface, the floor tool includes a base assembly including a base part having a first passage with a respective inlet, and a second passage with a respective inlet. A device for effecting movement of the base part is between respective first and second conditions, and the first and second inlets are positioned in respective planes.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a floor surface including an upright part having a user graspable handle; a base assembly is connected to the upright part and includes a base part having a first passage with a respective inlet; and a second passage with a respective inlet. The apparatus includes a device for effecting movement of the base part between respective first and second conditions, and a suction source for providing suction to one or both of the first and second passages. As the base part is moved between its first and second conditions by the device, the suction provided to one or both of the first and second passages is changed.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a floor surface including an upright part having a user graspable handle and a base assembly including a first base part connected to the upright part and a second base part connected to the first base part. The second base part includes a cleaning member. The apparatus further includes a device for effecting movement of the first and second base parts relative to each other. The device effects movement of the second base part between respective first and second conditions and the second base part has a first passage with a respective inlet and a second passage with a respective inlet. When the second base part is in its second condition the inlet of the second passage is positioned closer to a floor surface than it is positioned when the second base part is in its first condition.