Abstract: A pole handle of adjustable length with two sliding members is lockable with a clamp and a compact handle both have a ball joint or ball socket. The ball joint or ball socket have an aperture for an ejection rod. The pole handle and compact handle are used with cleaning pad with a ball socket or ball joint and the cleaning pad may be contained in a sealed housing with a lid penetrable with the ball joint or ball socket on the pole handle or compact handle. The cleaning pad is ejected by the pole handle or the compact handle with the ejection rod extending past the ball joint or ball socket.

Abstract: A pole handle of adjustable length with two sliding members is lockable with a clamp and a compact handle both have a ball joint or ball socket. The ball joint or ball socket have an aperture for an ejection rod. The pole handle and compact handle are used with cleaning pad with a ball socket or ball joint and the cleaning pad may be contained in a sealed housing with a lid penetrable with the ball joint or ball socket on the pole handle or compact handle. The cleaning pad is ejected by the pole handle or the compact handle with the ejection rod extending past the ball joint or ball socket.

Abstract: A cleaning cartridge and a handling unit of a cleaning system are provided. The cleaning cartridge comprises an outer housing having a mouth; a cap for sealing the housing at the mouth; a stiffening component attached to the cap; and a cleaning element attached to the stiffening component, and the cartridge is receivable in and dispensable from the handling unit; the stiffening component has a compact position and an expanded position, and in the compact position, the stiffening component and cleaning element fit into the housing and the housing is sealable by the cap; and in the expanded position, the stiffening component expands the cleaning element to provide a cleaning surface.

Abstract: A cleaning cartridge comprises an outer housing having a mouth; a cap for attachment to the housing at the mouth; a stiffening component attached to the cap; and a cleaning element attached to the stiffening component. When the cap is attached to the mouth of the outer housing, the stiffening component and cleaning element fit inside the housing and the housing is sealable by the cap. When the cap is removed from the mouth, the stiffening component is released to expand the cleaning element to provide a cleaning surface, and the outer housing is connectable to the free end of the cap to provide a handle for the opened cartridge, thereby transforming the cleaning cartridge into a standalone cleaning device.

Abstract: A cleaning cartridge and a handling unit of a cleaning system are provided. The cleaning cartridge comprises an outer housing having a mouth; a cap for sealing the housing at the mouth; a stiffening component attached to the cap; and a cleaning element attached to the stiffening component, and the cartridge is receivable in and dispensable from the handling unit; the stiffening component has a compact position and an expanded position, and in the compact position, the stiffening component and cleaning element fit into the housing and the housing is sealable by the cap; and in the expanded position, the stiffening component expands the cleaning element to provide a cleaning surface.

Abstract: A cleaning system for retaining a cleaning member such as a sponge or mop-head in a compressed and compacted state prior to use. The cleaning system generally includes one or more cleaning cartridges, each of which include a base, a cleaning member secured to the base, and an outer covering compressing the cleaning member. Upon removal of the outer covering, the cleaning member will expand and be ready for use. Also disclosed is a dispensing unit adapted to store, activate, use and dispose of the cleaning cartridges. The dispensing unit includes a nozzle which retains the outermost cleaning cartridge in a position partially extending through an outlet opening awaiting use. The dispensing unit may include a telescoping handle so that it may be converted for use as a mop.

Abstract: A cleaning system for retaining a cleaning member such as a sponge or mop-head in a compressed and compacted state prior to use. The cleaning system generally includes one or more cleaning cartridges, each of which include a base, a cleaning member secured to the base, and an outer covering compressing the cleaning member. Upon removal of the outer covering, the cleaning member will expand and be ready for use. Also disclosed is a dispensing unit adapted to store, activate, use and dispose of the cleaning cartridges. The dispensing unit includes a nozzle which retains the outermost cleaning cartridge in a position partially extending through an outlet opening awaiting use. The dispensing unit may include a telescoping handle so that it may be converted for use as a mop.