Foaming cleaning pad

• US 20050229344A1
• Filed: 06/27/2005
• Published: 10/20/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Clorox Company
• Original Assignee: Clorox Company
• Inventors: Morales, Sara, Cartwright, Brian, Mittelstaedt, Lisa, Pivonka, Nicholas, Kilkenny, Andrew
• Application Number:
  US11/167,456
• Publication Number:
  US 20050229344A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 15/104.940
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 2300/00 Combinations or mixtures of active ingredients covered by classes A01N27/00 - A01N65/48 with other active or formulation relevant ingredients, e.g. specific carrier materials or surfactants, covered by classes A01N25/00 - A01N65/48
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 25/30 characterised by the surfactants
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 37/36 containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 59/02 Sulfur; Selenium; Tellurium; Compounds thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2800/5426 cationic
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/0208 Tissues; Wipes; Patches
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/731 Cellulose; Quaternized cellulose derivatives
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/737 Galactomannans, e.g. guar; Derivatives thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/186 Peroxide solutions
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2202/17 Combination with washing or cleaning means
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 5/02 Preparations for cleaning the hair
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 5/12 Preparations containing hair conditioners
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 1/00 Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto B08B9/00
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 3/08 the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect substances used, see the relevant classes
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 17/049 Cleaning or scouring pads; Wipes
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/042 Acids
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/2086 Hydroxy carboxylic acids-salts thereof

Abstract

A cleaning pad for use with a cleaning implement can be used to effectively clean surfaces, especially shower and bathroom surfaces. The cleaning pad has a scrubbing layer, an optional absorbent layer, and an attachment layer. The pad compressibility and the thickness of the attachment layer allows the pad to clean small crevices and generate sufficient foam. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.

Claims

1. A cleaning implement comprising:

a. a handle; and

b. a removable cleaning pad comprising;

i. a substrate;

ii. a cleaning composition impregnated in said substrate;

iii. wherein said substrate comprises;

1. a scrubbing layer;

2. an optional intermediate absorbent layer; and

3. an attachment layer;

iv. wherein said attachment layer has a thickness from 0.2 to 1.5 inches; and

V. wherein said substrate has a compression of 50% to 90% at a load of 1000 g.

2. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said substrate has a compression of 60% to 90% at a load of 1000 g.

3. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said scrubbing layer comprises material selected from the group consisting of an apertured film, a meltblown web, a mesh of filaments, a polymeric bead mixture, a mineral binder layer, and combinations thereof.

4. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said attachment layer comprises greater than 40% of the thickness of the cleaning pad.

5. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said attachment layer comprises a dual density material.

6. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said attachment layer has a thickness of from 0.3 to 1.0 inches.

7. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said attachment layer has a bulk density less than 0.10 g/cc.

8. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said attachment layer comprises fibers having denier greater than 3.

9. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said attachment layer is attached to a fitment.

10. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein said substrate is substantially dry-to-the-touch.

11. A cleaning pad for attachment to a cleaning implement comprising:

a. a substrate;

b. a cleaning composition impregnated in said substrate;

c. wherein said substrate comprises;

i. a scrubbing layer;

ii. an optional intermediate absorbent layer; and

iii. an attachment layer;

d. wherein said attachment layer has a thickness from 0.2 to 1.5 inches; and

e. wherein said substrate has a compressibility of 50% to 90% at a load of 1000 g.

12. The cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein said scrubbing layer comprises material selected from the group consisting of an apertured film, a meltblown web, a mesh of filaments, a polymeric bead mixture, a mineral binder layer, and combinations thereof.

13. The cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein said attachment layer comprises greater than 40% of the thickness of the cleaning pad.

14. The cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein said attachment layer comprises a dual density material.

15. The cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein said attachment layer has a thickness of from 0.3 to 1.0 inches.

16. The cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein said attachment layer comprises fibers having denier greater than 3.

17. The cleaning implement of claim 11, wherein said attachment layer is attached to a fitment.

18. A cleaning pad for attachment to a cleaning implement comprising a substrate;

a. wherein said substrate comprises;

i. a scrubbing layer;

ii. an optional intermediate absorbent layer; and

iii. an attachment layer;

b. wherein said attachment layer has a thickness from 0.2 to 1.5 inches;

c. wherein said attachment layer is water permeable and comprises fibers having denier greater than 3; and

d. wherein said substrate has a compressibility of 50% to 90% at a load of 1000 g.

19. The cleaning implement of claim 18, wherein said attachment layer comprises greater than 50% of the total pad thickness and said scrubbing layer comprises less than 25% of the total pad thickness.

20. The cleaning implement of claim 18, wherein said attachment layer is attached to a fitment.