Abstract: A cleaning device having a pad having a scrubber layer of porous material, a liquid impervious sheet or surface substantially covering a rear surface of the scrubber layer, a blotter layer of absorptive material extending over the sheet or surface on a side opposite the scrubber layer, and a rupturable packet containing a liquid active material associated with the scrubber layer. The device has an instrument having a head attached to an elongated handle, and a device for releasably attaching the head to the scrubber layer and blotter layer.

Abstract: A disposable pad comprising, a scrubber layer of coarse, resilient, porous, flexible material to scrub a soiled surface, said scrubber layer having a front surface for contacting the soiled surface, and a rear surface. The pad has a liquid impervious sheet covering the rear surface of the scrubber layer, a blotter layer of absorptive material extending over the sheet on a side opposite the scrubber layer, and at least one packet containing a liquid cleaning material disposed intermediate the sheet and the scrubber layer, with the packet containing sufficient cleaning material to saturate the scrubber layer when ruptured to clean the soiled surface.

Abstract: A mat having a top layer of nonwoven fiber suitably bonded. A water impervious film thereinunder laminated to the first layer. A bottom layer of a polyurethane foam material having excellent nonskid bottom surface at the interface of the mat and the floor. In a second embodiment there is a paper absorbent layer interposed between the top layer and the water impervious film.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion at a ratio of 80/20 or less when incorporated into a water absorbing material (such as a polyurethane sponge) will aid in retaining water that may be subsequently added to the absorbing material. The effect is believed due to the increased viscosity of the emulsion when water is added. The effect is particularly useful for improving urine retention of diapers, such as disposable diapers or similar articles.