Abstract: A floor cleaning system having a flat headed mop is provided. The system includes a bucket having a plurality of compartments. At least one compartment is provided for cleaning the flat headed mop to remove dirt and debris accumulated during use. A second compartment is provided for recharging the mop pad with water or a cleaning solution. At least one wringing device is operably coupled to one of the plurality of compartments. The at least one wringing device having an extractor element to remove at least a portion of water or cleaning solution from the mop pad.

Abstract: Mop cleaning apparatus including a mobile cart, a mop cleaning assembly including two rollers attached to a tank on the cart, and a handle used to move the cart and also operable to change the distance between two rollers of the mop cleaning assembly to receive a mop head and form a nip for wringing the mop head.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including a mop and a cleaning device, wherein: the mop includes: a mop material carrying member for holding mop material; and a mop abutment member, the cleaning device is for cleaning mop material which freely depends from the mop material carrying member of the mop, the cleaning device includes: one or more cleaning arrangements for cleaning mop material; and a pair of abutment members located with respect to the one or more cleaning arrangements and at least partially defining an access aperture through which access to the one or more cleaning arrangements is provided, and the mop abutment member and the pair of abutment members of the cleaning device are configured for abutment in use to limit movement of the mop material carrying member through the access aperture towards the one or more cleaning arrangements.

Abstract: A double bucket cleaning system for use with microfiber mat mops. One bucket contains clean water; the second holds dirty water. The second bucket has a slide press for extracting dirty water from the mop. The system can use a connector to connect the two buckets together, or a single bucket with two compartments can be used. Both designs use a footpad upon which the user stands during the pressing operation. This ensures that the device remains in place during the sliding. Finally, once the dirty water has been extracted from the mop, the user can pick up clean water from the first bucket for the next portion of the floor to be cleaned. In this way, the user is able to quickly clean a large floor with clean water, instead of repeatedly dipping the mop back into dirty water.

Abstract: A double bucket cleaning system for use with microfiber mat mops. One bucket contains clean water; the second holds dirty water. The second bucket has a slide press for extracting dirty water from the mop. The system can use a connector to connect the two buckets together, or a single bucket with two compartments can be used. Both designs use a footpad upon which the user stands during the pressing operation. This ensures that the device remains in place during the sliding. Finally, once the dirty water has been extracted from the mop, the user can pick up clean water from the first bucket for the next portion of the floor to be cleaned. In this way, the user is able to quickly clean a large floor with clean water, instead of repeatedly dipping the mop back into dirty water.

Abstract: A drive provides rotational movement and linear movement to an output. A first gear is operatively connected to the output, such as a roller. A drive assembly comprises a first cam surface, a second cam surface and a second gear. The first cam surface engages a first follower where the first follower is operatively connected to the output such that linear movement of the first cam follower results in linear movement of the output. The second cam surface engages a stationary follower. The second gear engages the first gear. The drive assembly rotates over a range of motion such that for a first portion of the range of motion the drive assembly causes the rotational and linear movement of the output and rotation of the drive assembly for a second portion of the range of motion causes only the rotational movement of the output.

Abstract: In a platform-carried carpet-cleaning machine for facilitating transport of the machine, the platform including a machine-supporting base having upper surface extending between an open entry-end and a closed back-end, the upper surface having an entry portion sloping at no more than about 5° with respect to horizontal such that the machine can be driven on and off the platform with application of about the same amount of user force as during carpet-cleaning operations. Inner surfaces of first and second platform sidewalls both include protrusions frictionally engaging the machine side panels and configured to sandwich the machine therebetween to prevent lateral movement of the machine on the platform. A pair of wheels is mounted with respect to the base for rolling the machine on the platform across a floor, each wheel being secured to its corresponding sidewall by an axle which extends therethrough and is molded in place through the sidewalls to facilitate assembly of the platform.

Abstract: A mop wringer comprises a housing supporting a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is supported by the housing in a first position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a first distance and in a second position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a second distance. The second roller is supported on an arm where the arm moves relative to the housing to move the second roller toward and away from the first roller between a third position and a fourth position. A drive mechanism moves the arm between the third position and the fourth position and rotates the roller in the fourth position.

Abstract: A drive provides rotational movement and linear movement to an output. A first gear is operatively connected to the output, such as a roller. A drive assembly comprises a first cam surface, a second cam surface and a second gear. The first cam surface engages a first follower where the first follower is operatively connected to the output such that linear movement of the first cam follower results in linear movement of the output. The second cam surface engages a stationary follower. The second gear engages the first gear. The drive assembly rotates over a range of motion such that for a first portion of the range of motion the drive assembly causes the rotational and linear movement of the output and rotation of the drive assembly for a second portion of the range of motion causes only the rotational movement of the output.

Abstract: A drive provides rotational movement and linear movement to an output. A first gear is operatively connected to the output, such as a roller. A drive assembly comprises a first cam surface, a second cam surface and a second gear. The first cam surface engages a first follower where the first follower is operatively connected to the output such that linear movement of the first cam follower results in linear movement of the output. The second cam surface engages a stationary follower. The second gear engages the first gear. The drive assembly rotates over a range of motion such that for a first portion of the range of motion the drive assembly causes the rotational and linear movement of the output and rotation of the drive assembly for a second portion of the range of motion causes only the rotational movement of the output.

Abstract: A drainer basket assembling structure of a stepping wringer bucket includes a bucket body, having a containing space concavely formed at the bottom of a front side, a shaft base formed at the top of the containing space; a base, having two support stands installed in the containing space; a driving mechanism installed between the two support stands for producing a driving force; a transmission shaft installed in the containing space and whose bottom is driven by the driving mechanism; and a drainer basket driven by the transmission shaft. An upper end of the transmission shaft is protruded out from the shaft base, and a protruding end is provided for sheathing the coupling base of the drainer basket and form a sheathing and linking structure with the protruding end of the transmission shaft, such that the drainer basket can be assembled from the top of the bucket body.

Abstract: A roller and a cleaning device are provided. The roller may be coupled to a cleaning device for wringing liquid from a hydrophilic member of the cleaning device. The roller includes at least one solid wringing member having at least one opening whereby liquid wrung from the hydrophilic member may pass through the roller via the opening. The cleaning device may include a handle, a hydrophilic member coupled to the handle, and a wringer coupled to the handle for wringing liquid from the hydrophilic member. The wringer may include a hand grip and a roller coupled to the hand grip. Upon activation, the roller may move relative to the hydrophilic member and may be adapted to force liquid from the hydrophilic member upon compression of the hydrophilic member. The roller defines at least one opening therethrough and liquid forced from the hydrophilic member passes through the roller via the opening.

Abstract: A drive provides rotational movement and linear movement to an output. A first gear is operatively connected to the output, such as a roller. A drive assembly comprises a first cam surface, a second cam surface and a second gear. The first cam surface engages a first follower where the first follower is operatively connected to the output such that linear movement of the first cam follower results in linear movement of the output. The second cam surface engages a stationary follower. The second gear engages the first gear. The drive assembly rotates over a range of motion such that for a first portion of the range of motion the drive assembly causes the rotational and linear movement of the output and rotation of the drive assembly for a second portion of the range of motion causes only the rotational movement of the output.

Abstract: A device for removing excess fluid from a sponge board comprising a substantially planar surface with a layer of absorbent material applied to one side, the device including an elongate roller having a first substantially horizontal rotational axis; a pair of guide rollers arranged along a second rotational axis which is substantially parallel to the first rotational axis and spaced apart from the elongate roller; and a pair of brackets arranged in opposed relation to support the elongate roller and guide rollers there between; wherein the device is configured to be mounted on the rim of a bucket.

Abstract: A mop wringer comprises a housing supporting a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is supported by the housing in a first position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a first distance and in a second position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a second distance. The second roller is supported on an arm where the arm moves relative to the housing to move the second roller toward and away from the first roller between a third position and a fourth position. A drive mechanism moves the arm between the third position and the fourth position and rotates the roller in the fourth position.

Abstract: A squeeze mop head construction includes a squeeze housing with a separate and separable sponge assembly that includes catch members positioned in a manner which ensures retention of the sponge assembly by the squeeze housing, and which further ensures that lateral side-to-side movement of the sponge assembly is precluded.

Abstract: A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile grouting operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall which is disposed spaced from the first wall. A first roller has an axis of rotation which extends through the walls and a second roller has a rotational axis which also extends through the walls. The rollers cooperate with each other to define therebetween a pathway for the passage therethrough of the sponge to be washed and conditioned. The arrangement is such that when the rollers are counter rotated relative to each other, the sponge is squeezed and driven through the passageway so that the sponge is washed and conditioned by the water during passage of the sponge through the passageway.

Abstract: An automatic roller wringer for mops and the like, consisting of the incorporation of the main gears inside the casing, one of the gears being provided with a projection for the stop, the main gears being asymmetrically assembled on either side, engaging with the fixed roller, each one of the main gears being provided with an eccentric guide on the inner part through which the pivots of the movable roller pass until the latter is in a position adjacent to the fixed roller, which upwardly rotates, the arms supporting the pivots of the arm of the movable roller being provided with a spring on each one.

Abstract: A single action mop wringer which is formed of a housing having oppositely disposed sidewalls therein which have a pair of aligned spaced apart tracks in each sidewall which provide a guide for pins rollably supporting a pair of spaced apart rollers to come together at a desired distance to wring water from a mop on a single pass.

Abstract: A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall which is disposed spaced from the first wall. A first roller has an axis of rotation which extends through the walls and a second roller has a rotational axis which also extends through the walls. The rollers cooperate with each other to define therebetween a pathway for the passage therethrough of the sponge to be washed and conditioned. The arrangement is such that when the rollers are counter rotated relative to each other, the sponge is squeezed and driven through the passageway so that the sponge is washed and conditioned by the water during passage of the sponge through the passageway.

Abstract: The cleaning implement includes a shaft having an operator end and a cleaning end, a mop head comprising a liquid-absorbent material and a wringing mechanism. The mop head and the wringing mechanism are movable relative to one another between at least a cleaning position and a plurality of wringing positions. The wringing mechanism includes a roller which compresses at least a portion of the liquid-absorbent material to thereby expel liquid therefrom. The plastic roller has a plurality of spaced ribs defining cavities therebetween. The ribs are complementally shaped and dimensioned to allow rolling contact relative to the liquid absorbent material as travel takes place between the cleaning position and a wringing position.

Abstract: A single action mop wringer which is formed of a housing having oppositely disposed sidewalls therein which have a pair of aligned spaced apart tracks in each sidewall which provide a guide for pins rollably supporting a pair of spaced apart rollers to come together at a desired distance to wring water from a mop on a single pass.

Abstract: A device for wringing moisture from a mop includes pressure elements between which a holder of the mop, together with a mop cover attached thereto, can be pressed. The mop cover projects beyond the holder, thereby forming a cushion at edges of the holder in order to prevent the holder from doing damage, for example to furniture. In order to be able to wring moisture in a defined manner from both the projecting edge of the mop cover as well as the portion thereof covered by the holder, the two interacting pressure elements form a gap having a height which decreases toward the edges. In particular, the height decreases in a gradual manner. The pressure elements are preferably rollers, several cylinder sections of which can have different diameters in order to be able to obtain gap sections of different heights.

Abstract: A mop has a holder for attaching a mop covering. The holder is composed of an at least substantially rigid core and of a flexible edge lining that is placed along a part or all of the edge of the flat core, and/or the mop covering projects beyond the holder on at least one portion of the periphery of the holder. The core is preferably encapsulated with the material of the edge lining by injection molding in order to achieve an improved joining and the provision of a small gap between the core and the edge lining.

Abstract: The rag wringer is for use on an open barrel. It comprises a frame including to spaced-apart rails configured and disposed to engage the upper rim of the barrel. It further comprises a roller assembly having two parallel and horizontally-disposed rolls operatively connected to the frame. A pneumatic drive unit, including a pneumatic motor, is mechanically connected to at least one of the rolls. Damped rags enter the wringer through a rag funnel having an upper entry and a bottom exit, the bottom exit being juxtaposed to the entry of the roller assembly. Liquids removed from the rags are falling into a collecting pan located underneath the roller assembly. A guide plate connected to the frame below the rag exit of the roller assembly allows to direct processed rags into the barrel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning implement, preferably in the form of a roller mop, that includes a mop head, a shaft, and a wringer. The cleaning implement further includes a connecting link connected to the mop head and to the shaft or wringer. The mop head has a connecting side and a cleaning side thereby defining a mop axis, which axis is disposed at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The connecting link is positioned with respect to the mop head to permit the mop head to travel along a path substantially coextensive with the mop axis over at least a portion of the range of travel of the mop head.

Abstract: An automatic roller wringer for mops and the like, consisting of the incorporation of the main gears (12) inside the casing (2), one of the gears being provided with a projection (13) for the stop, the main gears being asymmetrically assembled on either side, engaging with the fixed roller (5), each one of the main gears (12) being provided with an eccentric guide on the inner part through which the pivots of the movable roller (7) pass until the latter is in a position adjacent to the fixed roller (5), which upwardly rotates, the arms supporting the pivots of the arm of the movable roller (7) being provided with a spring on each one.

Abstract: A roller for squeezing a liquid from a sponge board into a bucket has a hollow roller body with a raised surface profile and a multitude of passage openings for the liquid. The roller spans the width of the bucket and rotates on an axle that is seated in bearings connected to the rim of the bucket. The passage openings are surrounded by raised ridges and arranged at staggered positions relative to each other.

Abstract: A wringing tool for mops having a box structure without a top cover or a bottom cover. Its top and bottom openings enable mops and their supports to pass through the tool for rinsing in a basin below the wringing tool. The oscillatory movement of the pressure roller is carried out by a control hand lever integral with an inner toothed gear which meshes with a gear placed on a shaft which is integral with oscillation levers supporting a pressure roller. The pressure roller works against a curved wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of a spiral draining roller, characterized in that a plurality of interlaced diagonal partition blocks, and having a design of spiral stairway draining grooves. By the simultaneous rolling of both the front and rear rollers while squeezing the water absorbing foam, drainage is provided for the dirty water to flow outwards towards either side of the grooves. In doing so, it further increases the effect of draining the dirty water by the left and right wings simultaneously and completely.

Abstract: A mopping system for facilitating mopping of a desired surface to be cleaned. The mopping system comprising a base framework supporting a fluid dispensing container and a fluid collection container. The mopping system further including a wringing mechanism supported by the base framework, and the wringing system is coupled to the fluid dispensing container for receiving a cleaning fluid therefrom and facilitate cleaning of a mopping assembly when located within the wringing mechanism. The wringing mechanism is coupled to a collection container for conveying collected fluid from the wringing mechanism to the collection container. A filter is located, between the wringing mechanism and the collection container, to filter the fluid wrung from the mopping assembly prior to discharge the wrung fluid in the collection container. The positions of the collection container and the dispensing container can be reversed, once the collection container is substantially full of collected fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kind of pail for squeezing water from a mop, the pail has a rectangular shape, on the mouth of the pail are mounted a pair of rollers both of which can freely rotate themselves with one of them being able to be moved transitionally, and the other is rotatably fixed. A pedal means making use of lever principle is provided on both outer sides of the pail wall, When a mop absorbing plenty of water is lifted from between the two rollers from the pail, a user can step down the pedal plate of the lever means to make one movable roller move translationally and press the mop tightly against the rotatably fixed roller, due to the friction force between the mop and two rollers when the mop is lifted upwards, the rollers rotate themselves, thereby water is squeezed out by the pressure. When the pedal plate is released, under the action of the restoring spring, the whole apparatus can return to its original position.

Abstract: This patent is about a wringing tool for mops having a box structure without cover and bottom, without rods and levers inside for the oscillating moving of the pressure roller; its higher and lower openings enable the passing trough of the mops with their supports for the rinsing in a whatever basin below the wringing tool. The oscillatory movement of the pressure roller is carried out by means of a control hand lever placed outwards and integral with an inner toothing gear which meshes with a gear placed inside and fitted on the shaft which is integral with the oscillation levers supporting the pressure roller at its end. The contrast wall, which the roller works on, can be bent.

Abstract: A laundry sink attachment for wringing mops including a pair of side brackets adapted for securement to the opposed side walls of the laundry sink. The pair of side brackets each include an interior and an exterior T-shaped plate. The interior plate is positionable on an inner surface of the side wall of the laundry sink. The exterior plate is positionable on an outer surface of the side wall of the laundry sink. The exterior plate has a pair of thumb screws extending inwardly thereof for engaging the opposed side wall in a secured orientation. The interior plates each have lateral channels formed therein. A wringer portion is secured between the pair of side brackets.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for removing liquid from a mop (13) of a kind having a mop head in the form of a substantially flat plate (15) having a layer of absorbent sponge-like material (16) on one surface. The apparatus comprises a frame (11) carrying a substantially horizontal roller (22) and a pair of pressure wheels (23). The wheels (23) are spaced from the roller (22) by a distance less than the total thickness of the flat plate (15) and material (16). In use, the mop head is urged downwardly between the roller (22) and pressure wheels (23) substantially in its own plane with the pressure wheels bearing against the surface of the flat plate (15) opposite the sponge-like material (16). The pressure wheels (23) urge the sponge-like material (16) against the roller (22) which expels liquid progressively from the material (16) as the latter moves across it.

Abstract: A combination mop bucket and wringer unit uses a thin walled plastic mop bucket with a cap-like wringer body which fits securely over the top of the bucket to form a unitary structure. The wringer body adds rigidity to the thin walled mop bucket so that it is able to resist the downward force of the wringer handle lever without buckling. The bucket may be lifted or otherwise moved using only the handle lever. The combination or unitary structure lifting a wringer, a bucket, a mop handle and a mop. Use in small cleaning areas where the combination bucket and wringer is carried from area to area is ideal for this device.

Abstract: A wringing device for a wet mop head of a mop head carrier, wherein the wringing device comprises an elastically prestressed, resilient base element and two wringing rollers that are mounted on the base element, the wringing rollers adapted to rotate parallel to one another and arranged to move away from each other in parallel fashion counter to the elastic prestress force in the base element.

Abstract: A self-squeezing mop employing a linear squeezing action to remove liquid carried by stranded, non-woven absorbent material. The mop has a mop head attached to a handle and a cylinder which travels between extended and retracted positions. A squeeze ring is located on one end of the cylinder and is sized to compress and shape the stranded absorbent material as it travels from the retracted to the extended position. The squeeze ring comprises a plurality of angularly disposed stationary rollers. The rollers have contact surfaces which engage and compress the strands of the mop head. The strands are made of non-woven material with sufficient body to resist bunching in the cylinder as the cylinder moves from the extended to the retracted position.

Abstract: Device for collecting dirty washing liquid and for containing liquid for wetting a floor-cloth or the like, for washing floors or the like by hand, including a main container, which supports a wringer and forms a compartment for collecting the liquid produced by wringing the floor-cloth used for washing. The device also comprises a secondary container, which is connected to the main container and is suitable to contain a liquid for wetting the floor-cloth.

Abstract: The car mat presser device of the invention includes a unitary housing having a plurality of pairs of cooperating rolls, with each of the rolls defining a nip therebetween, wherein an entrance slot directed into the housing is oriented in alignment with the nip of each pair of rolls, with an exit opening directed through a bottom wall of the housing to receive a car mat therethrough subsequent to its projection through the roller pairs.

Abstract: A portable cleaning and wringing device for a mop having a mop head comprising a housing having an open top. A mop wringer mechanism is attached to the housing adjacent the open top. A component is for carrying the housing from place to place. An assembly is for cleaning the mop head when the mop head is being wrung out by the mop ringer mechanism, so as to prevent the mop head from becoming sour. The assembly can also be used for cleaning an area about the housing.

Abstract: A mop wringer which includes a combination of a pail and lid wherein the lid can be locked to the pail. A first roller is mounted for rotation about a first axis in the lid while the lid includes an opening and a lid panel is hinged to the lid within the opening. The hinged panel rotates about a hinged axis parallel to the first axis and a second roller is mounted to the hinged panel in an area of the hinged panel remote from the second hinged axis and where the second roller is adjacent the first roller and forms a nip therebetween. Spring means extend between the lid and the hinged panel to urge the hinged panel towards a closed position with the first and second rollers adjacent each other, but the hinged panel can be pressed downwardly to provide access through the opening for a mop.

Abstract: The present invention is a unique semi-automatic mop wringer. The mop wringer comprises a hollow housing vertically movably supported on a supporting structure by a suspension mechanism. The housing is engaged with the supporting structure through a rack-and-gear mechanism, so that a downward motion of the housing can be transmitted into the rotation of crank members which in turn drive a wringer roller to squeeze the mop against a wringer plate mounted inside the housing. A user can use the present invention mop wringer to wring a mop by placing the mop inside the housing, holding the mop holder and applying a downward force. The downward motion of the housing causes the wringer roller to move in a circular path to squeeze the mop against the wringer plate. When the user withdraws the downward force, the housing moves back upwardly to allow the user to repeat the process.

Abstract: Apparatus for wringing mops, sheets, strips or other wet commodities has a housing which can be placed on top of a bucket and contains a first roller and a second roller movable radially toward and away from the first roller. The mechanism for moving the second roller toward the first roller comprises a pivotable lever which can turn two sector-shaped collecting elements each connected to the trailing end of a discrete flexible elastic pusher the front end of which engages a bearing for the second roller. The pushers are confined to movement along selected paths while they push the second roller toward the first roller so that the rollers cooperate to expel moisture from a commodity between them at a rate which is determined by the selected position of the lever. The first roller can be driven to move a commodity between the rollers upwardly, and springs are provided to pull the second roller away from the first roller.

Abstract: A chamois wringer includes a base plate with an arm pivotally connected thereto. A first roller is mounted on the base plate, and a second roller is mounted on the pivotable arm such that pivoting of the arm will bring the second roller into rolling contact with the first roller. A chamois threaded between the rollers will be placed under compression as it is pulled between the rollers, to remove excess water from the chamois.

Abstract: The wringing device in particular for fringed strips for cleaning floors, comprises a frame which oscillatably supports about a main axis, a supporting element for a roller. The roller can rotate with respect to the supporting element about its own axis which is arranged parallel to the main axis. The frame is provided with a wall which faces the roller and is shaped like a portion of a cylindrical surface having an axis which substantially coincides with the main axis. An actuator acts on the supporting element to oscillate it about the main axis, with consequent sliding of the roller along the wall to wring a fringed strip interposed between the roller and the wall.

Abstract: A mop and mop-squeeze combination has a handle (1), a mop head (4) and a wringer device (3) disposed behind the mop head (4), the wringer device comprising a box-like sheath (14), a squeeze roller (23) supported in oblique guides (22) and traveling from the outside inward, and opposed guide rollers (20). The wet mop cloth is wrung out by being pulled into the sheath.

Abstract: A wet mop with a mop handle having top and bottom ends; a plurality of fibrous strands comprising a mop body for cleaning a surface; the mop body being attached to the mop handle bottom end; a sleeve in the form of a tubular shell, for squeezing water from the mop body by sliding the shell downward along the handle and over and around the mop body, axially and slidably mounted on the mop handle upward of the mop body; the tubular shell having an open lower end and a closed upper end; the tubular shell including a frusto conical shell portion tapering inwardly from about the shell lower end portion for at least a major portion of the shell length; the frusto conical shell portion having a group of axially positioned inwardly directed grooves equally spaced apart around the shell periphery; each groove of the group having a bottom, with the bottom of most of the grooves being substantially straight and parallel to the shell axis; and each groove of the group extending for at least a substantial portion of the f

Abstract: A mop (12) is wrung by means of a mop wringer (10) comprising a housing (50), a pair of rotatable, wringing rollers (68, 70) having resilient roller bodies. At least one of the rollers (70) is movable between an inactive position, in which the rollers (70, 68) are out of contact with one another and in spaced apart relationship, and an active position in which the rollers (68, 70) are in contact with one another and further pressed against the mop (12). The movable roller (70) is moved from its inactive position by the interaction between an L-shaped arm (72), which is caused to swing by means of a handle (90), by means of an arm assembly (96) or by means of a motor (106). The L-shaped arm (72) interacts with a cam surface of a further L-shaped arm (74), on which the movable roller (70) is journalled.

Abstract: A mopping unit comprises a mop bucket combined with a wringer having two squeeze rollers mounted at the top of the bucket. An operating mechanism for the squeeze rollers includes a toggle linkage comprising two toggle links which are directly interconnected at a toggle pivot. When the two toggle links are aligned, the toggle pivot is substantially coplanar with the separate rotational axes of the two squeeze rollers one of which is moved, to the operative wringing position, by the operating mechanism on depression of a foot pedal.