Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping device for wiping surfaces to be cleaned, especially floor surfaces, comprising a plate-type or frame-type wiping element holder (1), preferably in an essentially long, rectangular form, and a wiping element (4) consisting of textile material or the like, which is adapted and fixed to the wiping element holder (1). Said wiping element (4) respectively comprises, on the upper side facing the wiping element holder (1), close to the two opposing sides, and close to the narrow sides in the long, rectangular form, a narrow fixing strip (5), which is applied with its ends to the wiping element (5) [sic]. Said fixing strip extends approximately transversally on the wiping element holder (1) when the wiping element (4) is fixed to the same (1). Position fixing arrangements are provided on the wiping element holder (1), where the fixing strips (5) should extend when the wiping element is fixed (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat mop cover for a flat mopping device, comprising a large area backing textile (1) having longitudinal edges and transversal edges and having a mopping side (4), which is active in cleaning, and a top side (7), which is used to attach the mop cover to a mop holder (5) of a mopping device (6), wherein insertion pockets, holding strips or other attachment means (13) for the mop holder (5) are provided on the top side (7) of the backing textile (1). This mop cover is particularly efficient in floor cleaning, because the backing textile (1) is a knitted fabric, preferably of polyester micro-fiber material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned. The mopping device is characterized in that the mop covering holder (1) has a reservoir (6) for holding a large quantity of cleaning liquid which can flow via at least one discharge opening (7) inside the mop covering holder (1) to the mop covering (5) attached to the mop covering holder (1). In addition, the mop covering holder (1) has at least one ventilation opening (8), via which air can escape from the reservoir (6) when filling the reservoir (6) with cleaning liquid, and air can flow into the reservoir (6) when cleaning liquid is discharged from said reservoir (6). The mop covering holder (1) itself serves as a conveying element to the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat mop cover for a flat mopping device, comprising a large area backing textile (1) having longitudinal edges and transversal edges and having a mopping side (4), which is active in cleaning, and a top side (7), which is used to attach the mop cover to a mop holder (5) of a mopping device (6), wherein insertion pockets, holding strips or other attachment means (13) for the mop holder (5) are provided on the top side (7) of the backing textile (1). This mop cover is particularly efficient in floor cleaning, because the backing textile (1) is a knitted fabric, preferably of polyester micro-fiber material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping device, a squeezing out device and a container device enabling a textile wiping element located on a wiping panel of the wiping device to be squeezed out simply and reliably. The wiping panel is provided with edge fixing sections which can be held from behind by a counter bearing device of the squeezing out device in order to prevent the wiping panel from being moved out of the squeezing out device unintentionally when the textile element is squeezed out on a bearing surface, or which have an insertion ramp which facilitates the optionally jamming insertion between the bearing surface and a counter bearing surface that is set apart from said bearing surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned. Said device is provided with a longitudinally extended mop covering holder (1), which forms a mopping side and a top side, with a handle sleeve (3), which is placed on the top side of the mop covering holder (1), with a handle (4), which is inserted into the handle sleeve (3) or integrated with this handle sleeve (3), and with a mop covering (5). This mop covering is placed on the mopping side of the mop covering holder (1), can be attached in a manner that enables it to be replaced and is made of a textile or textile-like material. The mopping device is characterized in that the mop covering holder (1) has a reservoir (6) for holding a large quantity of cleaning liquid which can flow via at least one discharge opening (7) inside the mop covering holder (1) to the mop covering (5) attached to the mop covering holder (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping device for wiping surfaces to be cleaned, especially floor surfaces, comprising a plate-type or frame-type wiping element holder (1), preferably in an essentially long, rectangular form, and a wiping element (4) consisting of textile material or the like, which is adapted and fixed to the wiping element holder (1). Said wiping element (4) respectively comprises, on the upper side facing the wiping element holder (1), close to the two opposing sides, and close to the narrow sides in the long, rectangular form, a narrow fixing strip (5), which is applied with its ends to the wiping element (5) [sic]. Said fixing strip extends approximately transversally on the wiping element holder (1) when the wiping element (4) is fixed to the same (1). Position fixing arrangements are provided on the wiping element holder (1), where the fixing strips (5) should extend when the wiping element is fixed (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiping device for wiping surfaces that are to be cleaned, especially floor surfaces. Parts of the wiping device according to the invention are on the one hand a wiping element holder, and on the other hand the removable wiping element that is to be fixed to the wiping element holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents and methods for washing articles containing foaming components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping device, a squeezing out device and a container device enabling a textile wiping element located on a wiping panel (4) of the wiping device to be squeezed out simply and reliably. The wiping panel is provided with edge fixing sections (8) which can be held from behind by a counter bearing device (33) of the squeezing out device in order to prevent the wiping panel (4) from being moved out of the squeezing out device unintentionally when the textile wiping element (5) is squeezed out on a bearing surface, or which have an insertion ramp which facilitates the optionally jamming insertion between the bearing surface and a counter bearing surface that is set apart from said bearing surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a flat floor-mop-type covering for cleaning floors, with a cover sheet which, on the upper surface, comprises pockets for securing it to a mounting and, in the central region of the lower surface, loops or strands. Strands are disposed on both sides of a seam of a peripheral strand strip. In this respect, the inner strands are short enough to insure that when they swell owing to the effect of moisture, they bend through approximately 90° in the direction of the surface to be wiped and form a type of brush ring.

Abstract: The present trolley is suitable for accommodating and conveying containers and apparatus for the commercial cleaning and disinfecting of floors and other surfaces, and as a collector for valuable substances and for other tasks involved in the commercial cleaning of buildings. The trolley has a base plate and substantially vertically aligned uprights. The base plate comprises at least one downwardly projecting shaft which is suitable for accommodating the uprights, and is additionally connected by struts to the underside of the base plate. The danger of breakage at the points where the uprights are secured to the base plate is considerably reduced.

Abstract: A cleaning vehicle which is suitable for holding and transporting containers and devices for the commercial cleaning and disinfection of floors and other surfaces, consists of a main vehicle with wheels and a trailer with wheels and a coupling for connecting the trailer to the main vehicle. The coupling consists of at least one tow-hook and corresponding eyes in which the hook can engage. The shape of the hook and eyes is such that the coupling allows the trailer to rotate about the connecting line of the eyes of the main vehicle and/or the vertical movement of the trailer in relation to the main vehicle, but no movement of the trailer in the plane of travel in relation to the main vehicle. The wheels of the main vehicle do not lock when taking curves and are stable even on uneven surfaces. At the same time the trailer can be properly steered by the main vehicle without any undesired movements of the trailer. The improvement is also simple and economical.

Abstract: A flat mop head for cleaning floors includes a cover panel with structure fastening on its top surface and a highly absorbent material at least partially made of cotton and/or viscose in the central area of its bottom surface. At least the longitudinal sides of the cover panel are provided with a hem. A textile rim both at least partially surrounds the edges of the cover panel, and forms the hem. The cover panel consists of at least partially mixed yarns made of synthetic and natural fibers. This wash-resistant cover panel is inexpensive to produce, may be used both for wet and dry cleaning tasks, slides easily on the floor, and has high cleaning power both for water-soluble and solid soil.

Abstract: A scatterable dry cleaning composition containing: (a) cellulose powder adsorbent; (b) ground polyurethane foam absorbent; and (c) water.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning composition comprising: (a) a powder-form solid adsorbent; (b) rollable particles of porous material, each particle having a length greater than 1 mm, and a diameter equal to at least 10% of the length of the particle; and (c) water.

Abstract: A floor-cleaning mop head includes an oblong textile base fabric with, attached to the top at both ends, slide-in pockets for the head-holder and, attached underneath, material designed to collect moisture and dirt in the form of hair tufts, fringes, loops, foam-rubber strips, and so forth. The oblong base fabric consists, at least in the zone of the slide-in pockets, of a material which is more highly heat-shrinking than the textile material of which the pockets are made, in order to ensure that the pockets on top of mop remain open even after repeated washing of the mop head, without effecting other useful characteristics of the mop.

Abstract: An improved mobile cleaning apparatus is provided having an increased cleaning radius consisting of a movable carriage with integrated fresh and soiled liquid compartments contained therein which are separated by a fixed partition, a cleaning rotor is connected to the fresh liquid compartment at one end of the housing and at least one suction nozzle feeding into the soiled liquid compartment is also provided adjacent to the rotor. A pressure equalizing opening is provided in the upper part of the fixed partition. The fixed partition is also adapted to allow an overflow pipe to pass therethrough having an inlet opening situated in the soiled liquid compartment, and an outlet opening situated in the fresh liquid compartment.

Abstract: A mop head for washing or wiping floors is adapted to fit on a mop holder having two plastic flaps which can be folded back upon each other, whereby the mop head includes securing members for securing it to one end of one flap of the mop holder, with the mop head further including a fabric layer having a pouch on one short side, and a strap on the other short side, whereby the strap can be tightly stretched on the one flap end via the securing members.

Abstract: The invention is a mop head having holder insert pockets. The holder insert pockets have thick strips of a water-absorbing and swellable material in the region of the pocket openings.