Abstract: The present invention is related to an abrasive cleaning item, comprising abrasive particles and a foaming agent which may or may not be microencapsulated particles distributed throughout a body of non-woven tri-dimensional fiber. The item, which may have any geometric configuration, offers the user the advantage of being able to have a cleaning product which, during a period of time similar or shorter than the useful life of the non-woven web laminated to the polyurethane foam, the foaming agent is diluted by its aqueous extraction and produces the foam effect or, otherwise, the microcapsules are slowly released by the mechanical effect of the cleaning.

Abstract: A substrate with a color changing indicator to identify wear of the substrate is disclosed. The color changing indicator generally comprises a substrate having a working surface with a first color and a surface coating comprising a second color, different than the first color, dispersed in a binder. The surface coating covers the first color of the substrate and repeated use of the article wears away the surface coating causing exposure of the first color to indicate wearing of the substrate. Also disclosed, is a method of making an article including a color changing indicator.