Abstract: A scrubber or other attachment is removably coupled to a mop, preferably using a coupling on the mop holder, and preferably in a manner that does not interfere with the mop coupling and the handle coupling. The attachment can advantageously include a flexible joint.

Abstract: A scrubber or other attachment is removably coupled to a mop, preferably using a coupling on the mop holder, and preferably in a manner that does not interfere with the mop coupling and the handle coupling. The attachment can advantageously include a flexible joint.

Abstract: A method for maintaining a dynamic reference repository within an enterprise architecture domain, comprises discovering pertinent input(s) to the dynamic reference repository. These newly discovered pertinent inputs are then retrieved to the dynamic reference repository. After retrieval, the pertinent input(s) to the dynamic reference repository are managed and distributed within the enterprise architecture domain.

Abstract: A method of providing a mop with surface scrubbing capability, that includes providing a surface scrubbing attachment device, and attaching the device to the mop for scrubbing presentation to the surface.

Abstract: A method of providing a mop with surface scrubbing capability, that includes providing a surface scrubbing attachment device, and attaching the device to the mop for scrubbing presentation to the surface.

Abstract: An insert has an upper and lower portions used in conjunction with a variety of sizes of a wash buckets and a wringer to eliminate the contamination of clean wash solution with dirty solution during the moping process. The insert allows for a separation of liquids while limiting the volume that is lost in the wash bucket with the use of an insert. A wringer attaches to the insert and when used to wring out a mop the insert collects all the dirty solution that is extracted from the mop. The insert allows for the maximum clean wash solution volume and dirty solution volume while also increasing the height of the wringer when used in conjunction with the insert and wash bucket.

Abstract: An insert has an upper and lower portions used in conjunction with a variety of sizes of a wash buckets and a wringer to eliminate the contamination of clean wash solution with dirty solution during the moping process. The insert allows for a separation of liquids while limiting the volume that is lost in the wash bucket with the use of an insert. A wringer attaches to the insert and when used to wring out a mop the insert collects all the dirty solution that is extracted from the mop. The insert allows for the maximum clean wash solution volume and dirty solution volume while also increasing the height of the wringer when used in conjunction with the insert and wash bucket.

Abstract: An aqueous solution for treating and maintaining floors, cleans the floor and restores an optimum coefficient of friction. The solution involves a restoring phase and a cleaning phase, in which the cleaning phase is performed using the same solution as in the restoring phase, but in a diluted form. The solution is applicable to cleaning solid hard floors such as those made of unglazed quarry tiles, glazed ceramic tiles and cement.

Abstract: A method for cleaning or restoring a surface using a mop that is attached to a carrier block. A flowable pesticide or restorative material is applied and removed by passing the mop over and in contact with the material that is applied in closely timed relationship. The method further utilizes different mops attached to the carrier block for each phase, one of which has grommets for attaching the mops to the carrier block.

Abstract: An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, comprising in combination, a supporting carrier, including a block and scrubbing media carried by the carrier, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; first structure for attaching an elongated handle to the carrier to extend in a first direction from the carrier; and second manually manipulable structure for attaching a mop to the carrier, with mop strands extending in generally parallel relation with that surface and in mopping contact therewith, as the scrubbing media simultaneously engages that surface, for simultaneous mopping and scrubbing of that surface, as the handle extends at an angle to the surface to displace the carrier, bristles and mop parallel to the surface, and to transmit downward force to the scrubbing means; structure including a transversely lengthwise extending bar, about which a portion of the mop extends; and there being at least one projection on the carrier for engaging the mop to block bodily movement of said mop

Abstract: An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, which comprises, a supporting carrier, including a block and scrubbing structure carried by the carrier, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; a first structure for attaching an elongated handle to the carrier to extend in a first direction from the carrier; and structure for attaching a mop to the carrier with mop strands extending in generally parallel relation with that surface and in mopping contact therewith as the scrubbing structure simultaneously engages that surface, for simultaneous mopping and scrubbing of that surface, as the handle extends at an angle to the surface to displace the carrier, scrubbing structure and mop parallel to the floor surface; and including the mop having a head band attached to the carrier at a first side of the carrier, there being at least two grommets attached to the head band to define through openings for passing fasteners that attach the mop to the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pliable mop bucket insert, which can be adapted to fit various buckets and wringers with different geometries. The present invention also provides a device for receiving dirty washing liquid from a mop and containing clean washing liquid for wetting a mop separately, which includes a main container for containing the clean washing liquid, an insert being removably attached to the bucket for receiving the dirty liquid, and a wringer located inside the insert and supported by the bucket. A flexible bag is further provided with the insert to contain dirty washing liquid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pliable mop bucket insert, which can be adapted to fit various buckets and wringers with different geometries. The present invention also provides a device for receiving dirty washing liquid from a mop and containing clean washing liquid for wetting a mop separately, which includes a main container for containing the clean washing liquid, an insert being removably attached to the bucket for receiving the dirty liquid, and a wringer located inside the insert and supported by the bucket.

Abstract: An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, comprising in combination, a supporting carrier, including a block and scrubbing media carried by the carrier, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; first structure for attaching an elongated handle to the carrier to extend in a first direction from the carrier; and second manually manipulable structure for attaching a mop to the carrier, with mop strands extending in generally parallel relation with that surface and in mopping contact therewith, as the scrubbing media simultaneously engages that surface, for simultaneous mopping and scrubbing of that surface, as the handle extends at an angle to the surface to displace the carrier, bristles and mop parallel to the surface.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes an elongated first handle having a first longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus also includes a second handle having a second longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end. A connector is adapted to removably connect the second handle to the first handle in such a way that the second handle can be moved along and rotated around the first axis. A first holder is coupled to the distal end of the first handle, and a second holder is coupled to the distal end of the second handle. A first cleaning implement is removably mounted to the first holder, and a second cleaning implement is removably mounted to the second holder.

Abstract: An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, comprising in combination, a scrub brush, including a supporting block and bristles carried by the block, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; the first structure for attaching an elongated handle to the block to extend in a first direction from the block; and second structure for attaching a mop to the block, with mop strands extending in generally parallel relation with that surface and in mopping contact therewith, as the bristles project to simultaneously engage that surface, for simultaneous mopping and scrubbing of that surface, as the handle extends at an angle to the surface to displace the block, bristles and mop parallel to the surface.

Abstract: A method for treating and maintaining floors cleans the floor and restores an optimum coefficient of friction. The method involves a restoring phase and a cleaning phase, in which the cleaning phase is performed using the same solution as in the restoring phase, but in a diluted form. The method is applicable to cleaning solid hard floors such as those made of unglazed quarry tiles, glazed ceramic tiles and cement.

Abstract: A mop head comprising a plurality of absorbent strands and an abrasive pad located close to a first ends of the strands may be used in a conventional manner to perform abrasive point load mopping. In a method of abrasive point load mopping, the abrasive pad mechanically breaks up surface contaminants that have accumulated on a kitchen floor without substrate surface deterioration. No special skills, special cleaning solutions or special equipment are required in order to effectively improve the floor's coefficient of friction and thereby reduce the risk of injuries from slips and falls. In one preferred embodiment, the mop head also includes a second abrasive pad located at the mop handle attachment, intermediate the first abrasive pad and the handle.

Abstract: A fire resistant panel includes at least four parallel vertically extending sheets of gypsum. The sheets are fastened together in a spaced apart arrangement with two outer sheets and two inner sheets positioned between the outer sheets to define a member having first and second opposite vertically extending sides. Vertically extending sheets of steel are in contact with and cover both sides of the member. The upper support for the member defines a circuitous path from one side of the member to the other. A bottom seal is supported by the member and includes a weight mechanism attached to the bottom seal. The weight is pivotally movable and biases the bottom seal downwardly for engagement with a floor.