Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a glove 11 having an elongated elastomeric base member 34 substantially positioned over the proximal thumb phalanx 30 having a plurality of pliable blade-like elements 28 whereby the wearer 23 of the gloves can extend the thumb 30 and in a single motion using the pliable blade-like elements 28, wipe the transparent visor portions 20 of eye protection devices 24 without totally obstructing the vision of the wearer. The elongated elastomeric member 34 is comprised of a plurality of pliable blade-like elements 28 exteriorly positioned on the glove 11 extending through an aperture 38 to a planar flange element 40 located between the exterior glove material 36 and the interior glove liner 14 providing structure 46 for fixedly positioning the elongated elastomeric member 34 to the exterior 36 and/or interior layer 42 of the glove by any structure 46 known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.

Abstract: A protective glove having removable outer layers comprises an substantially contaminant free inner glove having at least one outer layer and a method of use thereof. The outer layer has a shape of the glove and is frangibly fused to a selected side of the inner glove. The outer layer material has a lower melt temperature than the inner glove material and can be easily peeled from the inner glove immediately prior to a use requiring the glove to be substantially contaminant free. Also included are methods for making the protective glove.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning and drying mitt has a pouch compartment formed therein which is proportioned for receiving the hand of a user. The mitt has a pair of removable cover faces and a flat moisture-proof perimeter, which perimeter extends outward from a pair of work surfaces and in coextensive contact with each respective work surface of the pair of work surfaces. The pair of work surfaces includes a wetting face and a drying face, with respective wetting and drying pads thereon. The wetting pad is pre-soaked with a cleaning fluid for wipe-on application to a surface to be cleaned. The drying face has a drying pad mounted on an opposite side of the mitt from the wetting pad. The covers are releasably secured to the pouch compartment of the mitt. The pouch compartment includes a pair of separate moisture-sealed compartments, which are arranged to cooperate with the respective wetting and drying faces to form separate respective moisture proof enclosures about the respective wetting and drying pads of the mitt.

Abstract: A wipe (100), especially for cleaning the genital and anal region, having a drying layer (101) with a first surface (102) and a second surface (103). A tunnel-shaped gripping member (104) is arranged on the second surface (103), which tunnel-shaped gripping member (104) has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, with two long sides (108′, 109′) extending in the longitudinal direction and two short sides (110′, 111′) extending in the transverse direction. An opening (112, 113) extending in the transverse direction is arranged at least one short side (110′, 111′) of the tunnel-shaped gripping member (104), the tunnel-shaped gripping member (104) and the opening (112, 113) having an extent in the transverse direction which permits insertion of at least one finger and at most three fingers into the tunnel-shaped gripping member (104).

Abstract: A hand wearable body squeegee comprising a glove portion, a concave squeegee band, and a linear squeegee band. The concave squeegee band is formed to contour along the surface area between the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve of the glove portion. The linear squeegee band is formed along the surface area along the pinky sleeve and body towards the opening of the glove portion. The glove portion is constructed from water absorbent material and the squeegee bands are constructed from rubber. An additional feature is that the sleeves each contain a hole for drainage of water. The hole may be located in the area of the sleeve that covers the nail portion of a human hand, or at the end of the sleeve opposite the connection to the body.

Abstract: A waste removal device for collecting waste material is disclosed. The waste removal device comprises a first sheet having an inner surface and a second sheet attached to the first sheet and overlying the inner surface to define an envelope for storing the waste material. The waste removal device also includes a third sheet made from an absorbent material and overlying the inner surface of the first sheet adjacent to the second sheet. The third sheet is intended to contact the waste material while the waste removal device is being used and the first sheet is intended to provide added protection to a user by protecting the user from the waste material.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a puff or pouf which is used for bathing. The puff is currently most widely used for bathing purposes however it is not the intent to limit the use for this purpose only as the puff can be used in a multitude of ways. It is the intent to broaden the use of the puff in a multitude of ways both Commercially and Industrially. The puff can be used for bathing, household cleaning and so on.

Abstract: A mitt worn on a hand for cleaning. The mitt includes a section for the palm of the hand, a section for the fingers, and a compartment on either side of a central axis of the mitt for a thumb. The mitt is capable of being used on either the right or the left hand, and both sides of the mitt may be used without moving the mitt from one hand to the other. The mitt is formed using an electrostatically-charged material, a material capable of acquiring a triboelectric charge, or a material that is treated with a tackifying agent in order to optimize cleaning efficiency. Also disclosed is a method of forming a mitt for cleaning.

Abstract: A foot floor cleaning device with a scrubbing portion thereof is disclosed. The system is comprised of a slipper that the user wears on the feet while cleaning the floor. The bottom of the slipper device has a section at the heel and/or toe that is of an abrasive, scrubbing material which is attached to or attached over a section of absorbent material. This invention allows the user to scrub scuff marks and particles off the floor and dry the floor without bending to use the hands.

Abstract: A hand-supported pivoting cleaning device is provided so that a user can insert at least his/her fingers into a support element which is pivotally attached to a cleaning element in order to reach and clean awkwardly configured, and otherwise difficult-to-reach, surfaces.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning and drying mitt has a pouch compartment formed therein which is proportioned for receiving the hand of a user. The mitt has a pair of removable cover faces and a flat moisture-proof perimeter, which perimeter extends outward from a pair of work surfaces and in coextensive contact with each respective work surface of the pair of work surfaces. The pair of work surfaces includes a wetting face and a drying face, with respective wetting and drying pads thereon. The wetting pad is pre-soaked with a cleaning fluid for wipe-on application to a surface to be cleaned. The drying face has a drying pad mounted on an opposite side of the mitt from the wetting pad. The covers are releasably secured to the pouch compartment of the mitt. The pouch compartment includes a pair of separate moisture-sealed compartments, which are arranged to cooperate with the respective wetting and drying faces to form separate respective moisture proof enclosures about the respective wetting and drying pads of the mitt.

Abstract: A bath glove comprises a main body and a lashing member. The main body is of a palm-shaped profile and is formed of at least two layers of elastic netted body of a corrugated construction. The lashing member is fastened with an open end of the main body.

Abstract: A bath glove is formed by weaving or knitting different yarns in a specific manner, so that a plurality of terry piles are evenly distributed over and rising from a surface of the bath glove by three different heights. The terry piles having the smallest height are tightened at their roots to each horizontally extend across and bind together the roots of two terry piles separately having the medium and the largest heights. The rising terry piles having the medium and the largest heights loosely overlap one another to give the bath glove a supple and elastic surface. The yarns for forming the terry piles having the medium height each is formed by sequentially twisting or tangling multiple nylon filaments together, and the yarns for forming the terry piles having the largest height each is formed by winding at least one surface filament around at least one core filament.

Abstract: A laminated pad of gauze (10), cellulose, sponge (18), abrasive tiles or other functional materials, can be attached to a glove (14) or an affixed adhesive layer (12). A protective sheet (13) may be provided over the adhesive layer to protect it prior to use. The pad is attached, using the adhesive, to the back (15) of a glove or to garments or body surfaces or work surfaces. The pad is arranged to cleanse, wet or shape tool nibs and to hold small parts for future usage The pad can also be attached with a strap (32.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hand covering and a membrane. The hand covering has a first side, a second side, and an opening into which a hand can be removably inserted. The membrane has a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side of the membrane include a surface adapted for cleaning. The membrane is fixedly attached to a portion of said hand covering.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe-base cleaning apparatus with jack means for filling of cleaning apparatus, which includes an upper, and an unit bottom formed of a sock, a side wall, a wiper, and at least one jack for the filling of cleaning solution or water wax into the wiper. The sidewall extends along the peripheral area of the sock, defining with the sock a receiving chamber. The wiper is mounted in the receiving chamber. The at least one jack is respectively mounted in the side wall for the filling of cleaning solution into the wiper, each formed of a hollow shell and a hollow stud press-fitted into the hollow shell.

Abstract: An improved soap bag that secures a bar of soap in the palm of a user'hand during bathing. The soap bag (10) includes a body (12) and a band (14) formed from synthetic mesh material and contains a bar of soap therein. Body (12) is comprised of first panel (16) and second panel (18) and band (14) is comprised of third panel (32) and fourth panel (34). First panel (16) includes first wash surface (24), second panel (18) includes second wash surface (26), third panel (32) includes third wash surface (36), and fourth panel (34) includes fourth wash surface (38). The soap bag of the present invention is reversible between first and second positions, exposing first and third surfaces (24 & 36) in the first position, and second and fourth surfaces (26 & 38) in the second position. A closing means is attached to the body portion (12) and is comprised of a drawstring and cordstop.

Abstract: An improved soap bag that secures a bar of soap in the palm of a user's hand during bathing. The soap bag (10) includes a body (12) and a band (14) formed from synthetic mesh material and contains a bar of soap therein. Body (12) is comprised of first panel (16) and second panel (18) and band (14) is comprised of third panel (32) and fourth panel (34). First panel (16) includes first wash surface (24), second panel (18) includes second wash surface (26), third panel (32) includes third wash surface (36), and fourth panel (34) includes fourth wash surface (38). The soap bag of the present invention is reversible between first and second positions, exposing first and third surfaces (24 & 36) in the first position, and second and fourth surfaces (26 & 38) in the second position. A closing means is attached to the body portion (12) and is comprised of a drawstring and cordstop.

Abstract: A storage and applicator article for the convenient and controlled application of lotion to a user's skin has a thin, fabric like cavity applicator that is pre-impregnated with fluid and stored in a fluid impermeable enclosure. Upon opening the enclosure, a user may apply the lotion by inserting their hand in the applicator, which may be configured as a glove or mitten, and spreading the fluid over the skin. The lotion may be a combination sunscreen and insect repellent. A second embodiment of the applicator and storage enclosure of the invention comprises opening on the applicator cooperating with the storage enclosure whereby opening of the enclosure urges the applicator open. Still another embodiment of the applicator of the invention comprises a reusable, reversible applicator cavity that may generally be pulled inside out to expose a fluid impregnated applicator surface.

Abstract: A disposable polish applying and buffing mitt comprising a multilayered mitt with a polish impervious layer removably attached to a material pervious to polish such that the material pervious to polish would stain the hand of the user if used to apply the polish but is suitable for buffing the object to which the polish has been applied. A disposable polish applying and buffing kit comprising a multilayered mitt with a first layer of polish impervious material removably secured to a second layer of polish impervious material forming a compartment therebetween which can hold a polish. The first layer of polish impervious material is removed from the second layer of polish impervious material to expose the polish for application. After the polish is applied to the object, the second layer of polish impervious material is removed to expose the buffing mitt.

Abstract: An optical grade chamois like fabric is employed as a display screen cleaning tool. In one embodiment of the invention, an optical grade chamois like fabric is utilized, at least in part, to form a body having an inner chamber capable of being filled with a stuffing material so as to form a three dimensional figure, and an outer surface for wiping the display screen. In another embodiment of the invention, the display screen cleaning tool is embodied in a pocket style configuration for permitting the insertion of fingers therein to facilitate the cleaning tool.

Abstract: A cleaning mitt that provides a mild cleaning surface and a more abrasive cleaning surface. Water-absorbent material is preferably provided with these surfaces to hold water and cleanser during use. The mitt is particularly well suited for cleaning automobiles and the more abrasive cleaning surface is preferably designed to remove stubborn debris such as tar and dried bugs without damaging the finish of the automobile.

Abstract: A foot mop includes a cover member configured and contoured to receive and overlay a substantial portion of a user's shoe sole. The cover member has an interior surface, an exterior surface and a continuous free edge that defines an opening. On the interior surface of the cover member are a plurality of peripherally disposed snaps adjacent the free edge for matably engaging snaps on an adhesive strip peripherally mounted about the shoe. The exterior surface of the cover member includes a sponge layer with a plurality of mop like fibers mounted thereover for absorbing liquids. The device also includes a wall mounted storage device for draining and collecting fluids adhering to the cover member.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning and drying mitt has a pouch compartment formed therein which is proportioned for receiving the hand of a user. The mitt has a pair of removable cover faces and a flat moisture-proof perimeter, which perimeter extends outward from a pair of work surfaces and in coextensive contact with each respective work surface of the pair of work surfaces. The pair of work surfaces includes a wetting face and a drying face, with respective wetting and drying pads thereon. The wetting pad is pre-soaked with a cleaning fluid for wipe-on application to a surface to be cleaned. The drying face has a drying pad mounted on an opposite side of the mitt from the wetting pad. The covers are releasably secured to the pouch compartment of the mitt. The pouch compartment includes a pair of separate moisture-sealed compartments, which are arranged to cooperate with the respective wetting and drying faces to form separate respective moisture proof enclosures about the respective wetting and drying pads of the mitt.

Abstract: A pair of slippers has a moisture-transmitting band across the bottom. An absorbent sponge is placed within the band and the band is secured by a hook and loop fastener. The slipper is worn in this condition when the sponge exchanges water to and from the floor to clean the floor and pick up spills. The securing band is releasable to change the absorbent material. In one embodiment the securing band is detachable for separate washing. Spills may be picked up without bending over.

Abstract: A shoe sole cleaner removes foreign debris from a sole of a user's shoe by swiping the sole over the shoe sole cleaner on the user's opposing shoe. The shoe sole cleaner includes a base member and an elongated closure strap extending from the base member. A fixed end of the elongated closure strap extends from the base member and a free end of the elongated closure strap is adapted for extending under at least a portion of a shoelace on the shoe. In one embodiment, facing surfaces of the closure strap and base member have complementary portions of a two-part mechanical fastener (e.g., hook-and-loop) which are engaged to secure the shoe sole cleaner to a shoe by its shoe laces. An exposed surface of the base member bears a shoe sole cleaning surface.

Abstract: A combination barbecue grill brush and mitt includes a barbecue grill brush and a heat-protective mitt. The grill brush comprises a body having a hand-fitting hand grip (10), an intermediate section (12), and a head section (14). The head section comprises a scraping edge (20) and a bristled surface (22). The intermediate section is angled so as to dispose the head below the hand grip. A mitt (16) is positioned about the hand grip, the mitt including a first end (28) having an opening to permit insertion of a hand of a user, a second end (30) having an opening for insertion of the hand grip of the grill brush, and an optional inner lining (24).

Abstract: An overshoe is comprised of a plate with a plurality of straps attached to its edges. A cushion is removably attached to a bottom of the plate with hook-and-loop fasteners. The cushion is preferably comprised of loose absorbent fibers attached all across the bottom surface of a fabric substrate. A soft boot preferably made of a thick absorbent fabric is arranged for wrapping around the plate and the cushion. A conventional shoe is preferably worn on the foot prior to wearing the overshoe. To use, the cushion is attached to the bottom of the plate, which is strapped onto the shoe. The cushion is preferably much wider than the shoe, so that it projects substantially beyond the sides of the shoe. The boot is worn over the shoe, the plate, and the cushion. A small amount of cleaning fluid is applied to a floor, which is cleaned by moving the overshoe across it with a skating motion. Heavy pressure is automatically exerted on the overshoe by the user's weight for effective cleaning.

Abstract: A nursing glove comprises two film layers (14, 16) that are welded to each other along three sides of a rectangle and that are joined to a working layer consisting of natural fiber material.

Abstract: An applicator for lotions comprises two layers of flexible material joined together to form a mitt into which at least a part of a user's hand maybe inserted. One or both layers each comprises a flexible synthetic foam material to the outer surface of which is applied a layer of flock. In use, the user inserts her hand or fingers between the two layers of the applicator and applies lotion to the flock-faced outer surface of the foam layer which is at the front of the hand. The lotion may then be applied to the skin without the user's hand coming into contact with it, and the combination of the flexible foam material with the layer of flock enables the lotion to be applied smoothly and easily over a large area.

Abstract: A finger mounted tooth cleaning system is provided including a sleeve with a tooth cleaner mounted thereon. A toothpaste material is contained on the tooth cleaner for being dispensed during use.

Abstract: A mitt grooms and washes a pet such as a dog or cat. The rubber mitt has a built-in reservoir, with discharge ports and massage nibs for efficient pet grooming. Purposeful patterns of densely placed rubber nibs along the longitudinally extending medial area of the palm side engage pet hairs, remove snags and loose hairs, and provide effective massage. The grooming mitt is molded of rubber, and includes a rigid thumb section which provides stability to the mitt, to permit more effective, rapid use and easy discharging of cleaning fluid from the entire surface of the palm side of the mitt.

Abstract: A flexible, disposable toothbrush and hygiene kit incorporating the same. The toothbrush comprises an elastomeric sheath which can be slipped over the user's finger. A patch of bristles is located on the closed end of the sheath. Constituent material of the sheath is thin, flexible, and capable of receiving and maintaining indicia printed in ink. The constituent material of the sheath or the bristles or both is impregnated with a flavoring agent. The toothbrush may be incorporated into a kit providing dentifrice stored in a readily frangible capsule and dental floss.

Abstract: A cleaning system that is convenient and efficient. The cleaning system includes a glove assembly, a wash cloth assembly, and a buffer cloth assembly. The glove assembly includes a cloth glove shell with an elastic wrist band, six hook and pile scrubber fastening sections, six detachable scrub sections, an elongated accessory hook and pile fastener strip secured to the palm area of the glove shell, and a glove assembly soap receiving compartment within the glove shell that is accessible through an access opening formed through an interior palm surface of the glove shell and having a hook and pile closure sealing flap for sealing the access opening.

Abstract: A buffer brush for stenciling with which the user's hand will not get tired even if it taps the handle for a long time to stencil ink, and the close contact of the ink absorbing part and the stencil will be good. The buffer brush comprises an ink absorbing part on a handle which is made of buffer material. The buffer brush can also comprise an orifice into which the user can insert a finger, retaining the buffer brush to the finger and further allowing the user to relax the hand.

Abstract: An improved structure of a bathing towel, and especially a bathing towel which is suitably folded into the form of a bag for placing therein utensils such as a perfumed soap, a bathing brush or bathing balls etc., the bathing towel is provided at a first corner and on the front and bottom surfaces thereof respectively with an engaging button, and is provided at the right and left corners thereof each with a buckling hole, and a buckling ring is provided at the opposite corner to the first corner, the corner with the engaging buttons of the bathing towel is folded upwardly, then the right and left corners of the bathing towel having buckling holes are folded upwardly to lap over and engage with one of the engaging buttons, the bathing towel thus forms a bag for receiving therein bathing utensils such as a perfumed soap, bathing balls, a bathing brush or a toy of a child etc.

Abstract: A fingerless garment is provided having a fan-shaped chamber and an elongated cuff fabricated out of stretchable and warm material that permits convenient hand use and ease of dressing for the very young or those with disabilities associated with the hand. The hand garment may be made of a non-raveling fleece fabric of the type described as Polarfleece.RTM. that is soft, quick drying, warm, and breathable.

Abstract: A floor cleaning system that includes a mop assembly that is attachable to the user's foot. The mop assembly is constructed to be worn over the foot or the shoe of the user and includes a number of absorbent inserts that can absorb fluid from the floor contact sponge and that are not compressed by the weight of the user when the user walks. A number of detachable scrubbing pads are included that are attachable to the mop assembly.

Abstract: A machine washable cleaning slipper (10) comprised of an elastic structure (14) for securing the cleaning slipper (10), an upper covering structure (12) of machine washable material to protect the wearers foot from water, a cleaning component (15) made of absorbent machine washable materials fastened to the bottom of upper structure (12) with machine washable stitching (17), and upper absorbent panels (16) fastened to the sides and front top of upper structure (12) to provide cleaning abilities for floor boards and corners while protecting the wearer's foot and toes from water.

Abstract: A floor wiper construction 10 for cleaning a floor surface and including a slipper member 20 having a sole portion 22 provided with compressible cleaning material 31 and a plurality of friction members 40 which will project through the compressible clearing material 31 when the user places their weight on the slipper member 20 to prevent the user's foot from sliding on the floor surface.

Abstract: A lint mitt having a compartment for a user's fingers, a compartment for a user's thumb, and which firmly holds the mitt about a user's wrist. The lint mitt has disposed thereon an adhesive having sufficient tack to adhere lint to the lint mitt when the lint mitt is disposed upon a lint-filled surface. Methods for using a lint mitt.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a thumbless snow removal and cleaning paddle of generally pentagonal configuration which encloses the user's entire hand, fits snugly around the wrist, is reversible during use, contains a moisture penetration resistant outer layer of greater size and extent elastically fastened on its inner side to the outer portion of a substantially symmetrical inner layer of lesser size and extent approximately one major surface of which (dorsal or plantar) is composed of natural or synthetic chamois material with the remaining major surfaces being composed of absorbent, soft cloth material.

Abstract: A Cleaning and Scouring Glove for providing a waterproof glove useful for scrubbing and cleaning. The inventive device includes a waterproof glove including a palm portion, a back portion, finger stalls, and a thumb stall cooperatively joined together to fit a wearer's hand. A generally flexible scouring material is disposed on each of the finger stalls and the thumb stall, and a generally flexible absorptive material is provided on the palm portion of the glove thereby facilitating different types of washing actions with the same glove.

Abstract: The notion of a combination pair of work-gloves preferably formed of an imperforate latex type material generally found in the kitchen for protecting hands from detergent-soaps. The respective left and right members of the glove pair preferably functioning cooperatively to achieve a uniquely effective cleaning procedure, otherwise unattainable via a single handglove (or single-function pair). One of the pair of dual-function gloves features a scrub-pad substrate of polyester reticulate-fiber material permanently bonded to certain palm-side regions; while the companion glove features a sponge-pad substrate of open-celled cellulose-acetate material. Both glove embodiments featuring an optional wrapover of the fingernail tip regions, enhancing their respective scrubbing and absorbing actions. In use, the right-hand glove may serve the scrubbing function, while the left-hand glove may serve in follow-up rinse-cleaning operation;--or, the gloves may be employed independently.

Abstract: An applicator system with interchangeable heads. The system comprises a pair of strap handles which are capable of engaging any one of a variety of different attachment heads. Once engaged, the strap handles may be reciprocated back-and-forth across a region of the user's body so that the attachment head washes, massages or applies lotion to that region. The attachment head in the preferred embodiment has a pouch cavity so that, upon disengaging the attachment head from the strap handles, the user may insert his hand into the pouch cavity and independently employ the attachment head as a hand applicator.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for golf players for mounting on the leg of the player above the ankle for cleaning the head of a club and having a base layer of absorbent material against the player, a vapor barrier of the outside the base layer, a cushion layer on the outside the vapor barrier and an exterior layer on which the club head can be readily wiped on the outside of the cushion layer. Straps with hook and loop material hold the pad on the leg of the person playing golf. The exterior layer is preferably terry cloth and one alternate embodiment uses an exterior layer of felt and still another alternate embodiment uses an exterior layer of terry cloth but with bristles mounted in the cushion layer extending through the terry cloth.

Abstract: A waterproof scouring glove comprising a glove-like sheath having an abrasive material disposed along the entire outer surface so that a user may scour a kitchen implement or similar item without the need to grasp a separate scouring pad or sponge.

Abstract: A two-sided pocketed hand shield (10, 12, or 16) for protecting a hand from germs includes a sheet (18) of flexible material and a piece (28 or 48) of flexible material. The piece (28 or 48) of flexible material is shorter than the sheet (18) and attached to the front surface of the sheet (18) in a manner to form a pocket adapted to fit a hand and in a manner that (a) leaves an opening (60, 64, or 72) for the insertion of a hand and (b) allows the sheet (18) to extend beyond the opening (60, 64, or 72). The opening (60, 64, or 72) has two ends and is preferably angled from one end to the other end. The sheet (18) may be rectangular and the piece (28 or 48) may be mitten-shaped or trapezoidal, and either may be formed of absorbent material or plastic. The piece (28 or 48) is preferably attached to the sheet in a way which renders the pocket in the shape of a mitten. Another embodiment is an array (80) of pocketed sanitary hand shields (81).

Abstract: A golf club cleaning apparatus is provided. According to the invention, there is a face plate made of a semirigid material having at least one clip affixed to its back side. A washable and reusable face piece is affixed to the front side of the face plate. Indicia may be displayed on the front of the face piece. In use, a golfer will attach the face plate to golfing footwear, clothing, or other equipment and use the face piece for cleaning golf clubs. In one embodiment, the face piece, when soiled, can be removed, washed, and replaced on the face piece for reuse.

Abstract: A towel mitt for washing that includes a first layer of material and a second layer of material juxtaposed on the second layer of material and forms therewith a hand receiving pocket for receiving a hand of a user. The first and second layers of material have pile outer faces for delicate washing and abrasive inner faces for more abrasive cleaning and for increasing friction between the hand of the user and the towel mitt so as to prevent unintentional dropping of the towel mitt. The hand receiving pocket is symmetrical relative to the longitudinal centerline of the towel mitt so as to allow the towel mitt to be used on either hand without discomfort, and is defined by stitching that is inward of the edges of the first and second layers of material so as to form flaps that when flipped above expose the abrasive inner faces of the first and second layers of material for utilization when more abrasive cleaning is required.