Abstract: A cleaning device includes a motor that is configured to generate suction in a suction path. The cleaning device further includes a steam generator that is configured to supply steam to a steam path, and an interface that is configured to releasably interconnect a hose to a base whereby a first portion of the suction path is releasably interconnected to a second portion of the suction path, and a first portion of the steam path is releasably interconnected to a second portion of the steam path. The cleaning device includes a latch having a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration. The latch prevents disconnecting the hose from the base when the latch is in the latched configuration. The latch is further configured to cause steam to flow from the steam path to the suction path when the latch is in the unlatched configuration.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a suction source, a recovery tank in fluid communication with the suction source, a supply tank for storing a cleaning fluid, and at least one pump for directing the cleaning fluid from the supply tank. A base assembly includes at least one agitator, a suction inlet in fluid communication with the suction source, and a fluid dispenser in fluid communication with the supply tank. A debris trap is disposed between the at least one agitator and the suction inlet for catching debris material from the at least one agitator.

Abstract: A handle assembly for an extraction cleaner including: (a) a housing portion comprising an electronic switch manipulable to, from, and between (i) an ON position and (ii) an OFF position; and (b) a grip portion telescopable into and out of the housing portion, the grip portion including (i) a trigger pivotable about a trigger pivot axis, (ii) a linkage system in communication with the trigger, and (iii) a cam in communication with the linkage system, the cam pivotable about a cam pivot axis. When the grip portion is telescoped out of the housing portion, pivoting of the trigger about the trigger pivot axis causes, via movement of the linkage system, the cam to pivot about the cam pivot axis and manipulate the electronic switch to the ON position.

Abstract: A surface cleaner may have various features including an engagement mechanism secured to an agitator support frame and positioned to be pivoted by an agitator lift lever as the agitator lift lever translates, the pivoting engagement mechanism lifting the agitator support frame and the agitator secured thereto from a lowered position to a raised position. Other features may include a projection to limit belt slack when the agitator assembly is raised, a compact detent mechanism for releasing a spine assembly in an upright surface cleaner, a compact motor drive assembly, a self-priming centrifugal pump, a fluid-dispensing system having a high flow operating state and a low flow operating state, and a clean-out tray in which a base of the surface cleaner may be docked.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The heated fluid delivery system can include a heated liquid outlet and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The heated fluid delivery system can include a heated liquid outlet and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.

Abstract: A surface cleaner may have various features including an engagement mechanism secured to an agitator support frame and positioned to be pivoted by an agitator lift lever as the agitator lift lever translates, the pivoting engagement mechanism lifting the agitator support frame and the agitator secured thereto from a lowered position to a raised position. Other features may include a projection to limit belt slack when the agitator assembly is raised, a compact detent mechanism for releasing a spine assembly in an upright surface cleaner, a compact motor drive assembly, a self-priming centrifugal pump, a fluid-dispensing system having a high flow operating state and a low flow operating state, and a clean-out tray in which a base of the surface cleaner may be docked.

Abstract: A surface cleaner may have various features including an engagement mechanism secured to an agitator support frame and positioned to be pivoted by an agitator lift lever as the agitator lift lever translates, the pivoting engagement mechanism lifting the agitator support frame and the agitator secured thereto from a lowered position to a raised position. Other features may include a projection to limit belt slack when the agitator assembly is raised, a compact detent mechanism for releasing a spine assembly in an upright surface cleaner, a compact motor drive assembly, a self-priming centrifugal pump, a fluid-dispensing system having a high flow operating state and a low flow operating state, and a clean-out tray in which a base of the surface cleaner may be docked.

Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a steam delivery system, a liquid delivery system, and a recovery system, and includes multiple cleaning modes, including a first cleaning mode in which components of the liquid delivery system are active to dispense liquid at a first flow rate, a second cleaning mode in which components of the liquid delivery system are active to dispense liquid at a second flow rate, and a third cleaning mode in which components of the steam delivery system are active. Methods for operating an extraction cleaner are also provided.

Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a steam delivery system, a liquid delivery system, and a recovery system, and includes multiple cleaning modes, including a first cleaning mode in which components of the steam delivery system, liquid delivery system, and recovery system are active, a second cleaning mode in which components of the delivery system and recovery system are active, and a third cleaning mode in which components of the steam delivery system are active. Methods for operating an extraction cleaner are also provided.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The heated fluid delivery system can include a heated liquid outlet and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system having a dual-phase distributor that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The dual-phase distributor can include a phase separator that separates a vapor phase of a heated fluid from a liquid phase of the heated fluid, a heated liquid outlet, and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.

Abstract: A surface cleaner may have various features including an engagement mechanism secured to an agitator support frame and positioned to be pivoted by an agitator lift lever as the agitator lift lever translates, the pivoting engagement mechanism lifting the agitator support frame and the agitator secured thereto from a lowered position to a raised position. Other features may include a projection to limit belt slack when the agitator assembly is raised, a compact detent mechanism for releasing a spine assembly in an upright surface cleaner, a compact motor drive assembly, a self-priming centrifugal pump, a fluid-dispensing system having a high flow operating state and a low flow operating state, and a clean-out tray in which a base of the surface cleaner may be docked.

Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a steam delivery system, a liquid delivery system, and a recovery system, and includes multiple cleaning modes, including a first cleaning mode in which components of the steam delivery system, liquid delivery system, and recovery system are active, a second cleaning mode in which components of the delivery system and recovery system are active, and a third cleaning mode in which components of the steam delivery system are active. Methods for operating an extraction cleaner are also provided.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system having a dual-phase distributor that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The dual-phase distributor can include a phase separator that separates a vapor phase of a heated fluid from a liquid phase of the heated fluid, a heated liquid outlet, and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.

Abstract: An electrical distribution unit includes a support housing and a device charging module in the support housing, the device charging module including a retractable cord and a repositionable electrical connector that can be used to supply charging power and/or electronic data to a portable electronic device in various locations within a vicinity of the electrical distribution unit. An electrical receptacle is also mounted to the support housing adjacent the device charging module. The repositionable electrical connector and retractable cord are extendable and retractable relative to a housing of the device charging module as desired by a user.