Abstract: A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is disclosed with a support sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and a longitudinal axis. A plurality of detachable cleaning sheets, each having an outwardly facing cleaning surface and an inwardly facing attachment surface, may be supported by the support sheet in a stacked configuration. A plurality of folded portions included with the support sheet and the cleaning sheet extend generally radially from the longitudinal axis of the cleaning implement. The outermost cleaning sheet may be removed from the stacked cleaning sheet to expose a new, fresh cleaning sheet.

Abstract: A brush head for one-time use is equipped with a bundle of bristles that is fashioned from a flat strip of material that disintegrates in water. The strip is formed with incisions defining therebetween the bristles of the brush. Material bridges connect the bristles to one another and they break up upon being wetted before said bristles disintegrate.

Abstract: A brush, in particular a toilet brush, comprises a brush head holder having a releasable locking means and a detaching means, and a disposable brush head hold on the brush head holder and engaged by the locking means. The locking means and the detaching means are operatively connected so that the detaching means moves the brush head off the brush head holder when the locking means is released.

Abstract: A brush head for one-time use is equipped with a bundle of bristles (11) that is fashioned from flat strip of material (1).

Abstract: There is provided a duster which is suitable for cleaning. To prevent a brush wound around a rod from slipping in the direction of the length and the direction of the axial rotation of the rod, the duster comprises: a number of sharp protrusions formed on a portion of the rod around which the brush is wound, so that a stitched portion of the brush is stuck to the sharp protrusions to semi-permanently prevent the slip of the brush, thereby maintaining the product to be like a first assembled state thereof, preventing the function of the duster from being deteriorated, and preventing the surface of an object to be cleaned from being scratched by the rod which is partially exposed. In addition, since the slip of the brush is prevented by using no adhesive agent, the product is easily assembled and the cost is greatly reduced accordingly.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including: (1) a substantially hollow tubular body having a bore extending therein, (2) actuation means operably coupled to the body and including a plunger disposed within the body and (3) a cleaning head detachably coupled to the body, wherein actuation of the plunger ejects the cleaning head from the body.

Abstract: A cleaning brush includes a rod, at least one cleaning cloth unit, and at least one plastic wire. The rod includes a passageway, a plurality of water outlets, and a water inlet. The passageway extends longitudinally in the rod and is in communication with the water inlet. The water outlets are defined in an outer circumference of the rod and in communication with the passageway. The water inlet is defined in an end of the rod. The cleaning cloth unit includes a cleaning cloth having opposite first and second sides. The cleaning cloth unit further includes a plastic core extending alternately between the first and second sides of the cleaning cloth. The plastic wire is wound around the plastic core to tightly tie the cleaning cloth unit to an outer circumference of the rod.

Abstract: A non-abrasive scrubbing pad is a scrubbing pad used for cleaning projects. The net scrubbing pad is made from tulle netting fabric, which is fine in nature and virtually incapable of causing damage. The non-abrasive scrubbing pad is sewn together using thread in a chain-stitch pattern, which is extremely durable and long lasting. The non-abrasive scrubbing pad is available in one-ply designs, which would be used for light-duty cleaning tasks, and a two-ply design, which would be used for tougher cleaning jobs. It is envisioned that the non-abrasive scrubbing pad would be available in multiple sizes for all types of cleaning jobs, such as kitchen cleaning, floor cleaning, automobile cleaning ad the like. The use of the non-abrasive scrubbing pad provides users the ability to safely and quickly clean all types of fine finished surfaces without the danger of scratching or damage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hand tool for cleaning areas within reach of a user's arm. The cleaning tool includes a screw part (20) to which a long cleaning cloth (27) is helically fastened, and a handle (10) connected to the screw part. In the cleaning tool, the screw part includes a fitting hole receiving a fastening member for fastening the cleaning cloth to the screw part. A plurality of annular ribs (21) are provided on the screw part at regular intervals, with a recess (22) being formed on each of the ribs. According to the cleaning tool of the present invention, the screw part has a simple structure, thus dramatically reducing the manufacturing cost of a metal mold for producing the screw parts, as well as allowing the cloth to be firmly fastened to the screw part.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hand tool for cleaning areas within reach of a user's arm. The cleaning tool includes a screw part (20) to which a long cleaning cloth (27) is helically fastened, and a handle (10) connected to the screw part. In the cleaning tool, the screw part includes a fitting hole receiving a fastening member for fastening the cleaning cloth to the screw part. A plurality of annular ribs (21) are provided on the screw part at regular intervals, with a recess (22) being formed on each of the ribs. According to the cleaning tool of the present invention, the screw part has a simple structure, thus dramatically reducing the manufacturing cost of a metal mold for producing the screw parts, as well as allowing the cloth to be firmly fastened to the screw part.

Abstract: A brush head for one-time use is equipped with a bundle of bristles (11) that is fashioned from flat strip of material (1).

Abstract: A disposable, hand-held oral hygiene device comprising an elongated member and one or more swabs attached to one or both longitudinal ends of the elongated member. The swab can comprise a material suitable for cleaning the teeth and mouth. In particular embodiments, this material is a nonwoven fabric having projections. The elongated member can be sufficiently compressible to prevent harm to the care receiver in the event the care receiver bites down while receiving care. For example, the elongated member can have a compressive energy of from about 2 to about 20 inch-pounds (from about 0.226 to about 2.26 Joules). The present invention further describes various methods of making a disposable oral hygiene device.

Abstract: A swab for cleaning electrical and particularly fiber optic connectors includes an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The swab includes a wrapped foam cleaning end. The wrapped foam cleaning end is formed from an elongated strip of microporous foam that is spiral wound about the cleaning end of the handle and is formed having a substantially flat cleaning end. A method for making the swab is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electro-static dissipating swab has an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and defining a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The cleaning head end defines a securing region. The handle is formed from an electro-static dissipative material. A cleaning tip is formed from an electro-static dissipative material and is secured to the handle cleaning head end. The handle and cleaning tip define a longitudinal axis. The swab, in a dry state, dissipates a static electrical charge from a charge plate having a 20 picofarad capacitance at a charge of 1000 volts to a charge of less than 10 volts in less than about 500 milliseconds, and in a wetted state dissipates a static electrical charge from a charge plate having a 20 picofarad capacitance at a charge of 1000 volts to a charge of less than 10 volts in less than about 100 milliseconds.

Abstract: A cleaning tool has a stick or rod supporting a length of rope twisted material wound in a spiral pattern. A first embodiment includes a rope twisted spiral of material applied directly to a stick. In a second embodiment, the rope twisted spiral is applied over a wound layer of material wound in the standard manner and at right angles to the axis of the stick. This embodiment is in effect a padded spiral with the rope twisted material being padded underneath and cushioned by the standard material winding. In a third embodiment, a tightly spaced length of rope-wound material is attached to a stick. In a fourth embodiment, the tightly spaced length of rope-wound material is spiral cut to provide custom shaping to the ridges of the spiral shape. In a fifth embodiment, an extruded length of material with a 30.degree. angle is wrapped onto a rod. In a sixth embodiment, the cleaning surface and the rod are integrally formed. In a seventh embodiment, a length of cut sponge is applied to the rod.

Abstract: There is disclosed a duster (130) comprising a foamed synthetic plastics material formed to have a plurality of slender, tentacles (24).

Abstract: A swab having an absorbent end comprising a material strip of tubular knit fabric wrapped with a first blind end, helically to a tip and reverse helically to a termination point distal from the tip provides low contamination for use in clean room processes. Lost fibers or lint are precluded by the trapped fiber edges of the material strip forming the absorbent tip of the swab while burying of the first end of the material strip in the blind wrap and combined sealing, severing, and adhering of the second end of the material strip to complete the swab distal from the tip, further precludes fiber contamination.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning device which is grasped by a handle. A cord is attached to one edge of gathered coarse netting and the cord is fastened to a groove in the handle and wound around the handle so as to form multiple layers of the net material. The ends of the cord are stitched through the multiple layers of net material in order to prevent unwrapping, maintain the layers close to the handle and prevent rotating of the layers during hard use. The end of the handle near the groove is tapered in order to facilitate the cleaning of areas which are difficult to reach.

Abstract: The invention relates to a broom comprising a bundle of plastics stems wound around a hollow bar for the broom handle. The winding of the plastics stems is ensured by a binding strip co-operating with opposite crenels of the stems serving as a fixing point for the strip and as a passageway for the spirals of the strip to absorb its thickness.