A container (20) is disclosed that is configured to selectively allowed attachment to the handle of a cleaning implement, where the container includes an exterior surface (16) configured to selectively allow attachment to the handle of a cleaning implement, an interior surface, an interior cavity defined by the shape of the interior surface, where the exterior surface defines an opening that allows access to the interior cavity and the container also includes a removable cover (17) for the opening. In addition, a cleaning implement (10) is disclosed that includes a removable container (20) with the features described above, an elongated handle (11) with a top end, a bottom end and an intermediate section along a longitudinal axis and a cleaning element (15) secured to the bottom end of the handle. Moreover, a method of making a container for a cleaning solution is disclosed.
B65D 23/00 - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
A47L 13/00 - Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
A47L 13/512 - Clamping devices for hanging the tools
An enhanced sponge mop is presented for extracting cleaning solution from a mop head. The enhanced sponge mop may include a mop block structure, a hinged connector, and a sponge structure. Also, a rod may be threaded through a mop handle and attached to the hinged connector on one end and a pressure applying member on the other end. When the pressure applying member is moved from one position to another, swivels located on the mop block structure may allow a sponge attached to the sponge structure to be wrung. In addition, the mop block structure may include rails that mate with teeth located on the hinged connector to give additional stability to the enhanced sponge mop.
A mop with a handle (10) includes a plurality of mop fibers (5) coupled to the handle (10). The mop includes a grip (11) mounted on the handle (10), and a collar (16) that is slidably positioned on the handle (10). The collar (16) can be secured to the grip (11) when not in use. The collar (16) may include one or more tabs (20) with a ramp for engagement with a ridge (14) located on the grip (11) that, in operation, allows for detachably coupling of the collar (16) to the grip (11). The ramp is configured so that it extends a sufficient distance from the tab (20) so as to cause the tab (20) to flex when the collar (16) is attached to the grip (11). In operation, a user can uncouple the collar (16) from the grip (11) and slide the collar (16) over the mop fibers (5) and use the collar (16) to wring the mop fibers (5).
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