Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a base having an agitator chamber and a suction nozzle opening in fluid communication with the agitator chamber. A brushroll is positioned within the agitator chamber for rotational movement. The brushroll includes a brush dowel provided with a plurality of bristles. The brush dowel has a plurality of ribs.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner includes a suction source, a recovery container, and a base assembly with at least one agitator within an agitator chamber. The recovery container can be coupled to a separator assembly configured to remove dirt and debris from working fluid through the vacuum cleaner. In addition, a brake assembly can be provided on an upper portion of the base assembly and be configured to engage at least one wheel of the base assembly.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner includes a suction source, a recovery container, and a base assembly with at least one agitator within an agitator chamber. The recovery container can be coupled to a separator assembly configured to remove dirt and debris from working fluid through the vacuum cleaner. In addition, a brake assembly can be provided on the base assembly and be configured to contact at least one wheel of the base assembly.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner includes a suction source, a recovery container, and a base assembly with at least one agitator within an agitator chamber. The recovery container can be coupled to a separator assembly configured to remove dirt and debris from working fluid through the vacuum cleaner. In addition, a brake assembly can be provided on an upper portion of the base assembly and be configured to engage at least one wheel of the base assembly.

Abstract: A steam mop includes a housing with a foot assembly movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle assembly coupled to the foot assembly, a supply tank for storing a supply of fluid, a steam generator fluidly coupled with the supply tank for producing steam from the fluid, and a cutout in the housing through which a portion of the supply tank is viewable.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner (10) includes a suction source (18), a recovery container, and a base assembly (34) with at least one agitator (26) within an agitator chamber (74). The recovery container (20) can be coupled to a separator assembly (140) configured to remove dirt and debris from working fluid through the surface cleaning apparatus (10). In addition, a user interface (84) can be provided for selective operation of components of the surface cleaning apparatus (10).

Abstract: A system for treating stains on a surface includes a portable, unattended heating device having a housing, a heating plate, and a controller operably coupled with the heating plate, wherein the controller is configured to actuate the heating plate. The system can further include a stain treatment pad wetted with a liquid treating chemistry, and the portable, unattended heating device is adapted to rest on and heat the stain treatment pad to treat a stain, including releasing, transferring and removing the stain from the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A steam mop includes a housing with a foot assembly movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle assembly coupled to the foot assembly, a supply tank for storing a supply of fluid, a steam generator fluidly coupled with the supply tank for producing steam from the fluid, and a cutout in the housing through which a portion of the supply tank is viewable.

Abstract: A steam mop includes a housing comprising a foot assembly movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle assembly coupled to the foot assembly, a supply tank for storing a supply of fluid, a steam generator fluidly coupled with the supply tank for producing steam from the fluid, and a light source selectively illuminating the supply tank.

Abstract: A steam mop includes a housing comprising a foot assembly movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle assembly coupled to the foot assembly, a supply tank for storing a supply of fluid, a steam generator fluidly coupled with the supply tank for producing steam from the fluid, and a light source selectively illuminating the supply tank.

Abstract: A system for treating stains on a surface includes a portable, unattended heating device having a housing, a heating plate, and a controller operably coupled with the heating plate, wherein the controller is configured to actuate the heating plate. The system can further include a stain treatment pad wetted with a liquid treating chemistry, and the portable, unattended heating device is adapted to rest on and heat the stain treatment pad to treat a stain, including releasing, transferring and removing the stain from the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises an upright housing and a foot coupled to the upright housing. The cleaning apparatus comprises an illumination element for illuminating a fluid supply tank and the contents therein. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. A movable agitator provided on the foot is configured for movement between a first use position in contact with the surface to be cleaned and a second non-use position out of contact with the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A sustainable system for refilling a pressurized fluid dispenser comprises a container body having a first fluid dispenser that includes a valved opening, a pouch mounted within the container body for storing a fluid composition and fluidly coupled with the valved opening of the container for dispensing the contents of the pouch and a fluid refill system. A pressurized gas can be provided between the pouch and the container body for pressurizing the contents of the pouch. The fluid refill system includes at least one reservoir having a fluid composition therein and a second fluid dispenser having a fitting that is adapted to dispense the fluid composition from the at least one reservoir into the pouch. A controller can be programmed to respond to input signals to position the container with the fluid refill system and to dispense the fluid composition under pressure into the pouch.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises a handle and a foot coupled to the handle for movement along a surface to be cleaned. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. The foot comprises a viewing window for viewing the cleaning pad.

Abstract: An extractor has a plurality of fluid delivery needles mounted to a housing in fluid communication with a fluid distribution system and positioned to penetrate a carpet surface to deliver a cleaning solution below the surface of the carpet and into the carpet nap. Soiled cleaning fluid is removed from the surface with suction. A method of cleaning a carpet or a pet coat having a nap comprises injecting cleaning fluid, such as a foam detergent, directly into the nap and removing soiled cleaning fluid from the carpet.

Abstract: A sustainable system for refilling a pressurized fluid dispenser comprises a container body having a first fluid dispenser that includes a valved opening, a pouch mounted within the container body for storing a fluid composition and fluidly coupled with the valved opening of the container for dispensing the contents of the pouch and a fluid refill system. A pressurized gas can be provided between the pouch and the container body for pressurizing the contents of the pouch. The fluid refill system includes at least one reservoir having a fluid composition therein and a second fluid dispenser having a fitting that is adapted to dispense the fluid composition from the at least one reservoir into the pouch. A controller can be programmed to respond to input signals to position the container with the fluid refill system and to dispense the fluid composition under pressure into the pouch.

Abstract: A surface treating implement (10) according to the invention comprises a body (14) comprising a container receiver (36) and a nozzle assembly (26) comprising a fluid conduit fluidly (72) connected to the container receiver (36). At least one container (16) is selectively mounted to the container receiver (36) and contains a predetermined amount of a treating composition and has a dispensing opening (102) in fluid communication with the fluid conduit (72). A handle (12) is associated with the body (14). The nozzle assembly (26) is mounted to the body (14) for selective displacement a predetermined distance to release the treating composition from the container (16) through the fluid conduit (72) and onto a surface to be treated.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises a handle and a foot coupled to the handle for movement along a surface to be cleaned. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. The foot comprises a viewing window for viewing the cleaning pad.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises an upright housing and a foot coupled to the upright housing. The cleaning apparatus comprises an illumination element for illuminating a fluid supply tank and the contents therein. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. A movable agitator provided on the foot is configured for movement between a first use position in contact with the surface to be cleaned and a second non-use position out of contact with the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprises a cleaning body assembly, a trigger assembly, at least one aerosol-cleaning container, a brush assembly, and a squeegee assembly whereby fluid from the cleaning container is dispensed by the trigger assembly. In one embodiment, the squeegee assembly is rotatably mounted to the cleaning body assembly. In another embodiment, the squeegee assembly is removably mounted to the cleaning body assembly.