Mop dispenser

Abstract

A flat mop dispenser having a container comprising a liquid container, a holding pan and at least one roller proximate the pan. The roller is positioned proximate to a stack of flat mops in the pan and the roller rotates to engage a flat mop and dispense the flat mop out of the dispenser.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to cleaning devices, and more particularly to a dispenser for dispensing mop heads. Background technique [0002] In use, conventional cord mop heads can quickly become soiled, necessitating frequent cleaning of the mop head in bleach or other concentrated disinfectants. This is particularly the case in commercial applications such as hospitals, where the effective number of cycles for cleaning mop heads is regulated by regulation, with the aim of reducing the amount of contamination that is transmitted between hospital rooms. Moreover, the hospital system also requires that the cleaning fluid used for cord mop heads should be changed regularly, also to reduce the possibility of spreading bacteria or viruses between rooms and patients. Such replacement of mop heads and mop head cleaning fluids is a labor intensive process, thereby increasing labor requirements and training costs for the facility. Furthermore, t...

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Problems solved by technology

However, even with this method, the user still needs to physically grasp the flat mop head from the solution and place it on the floor, which increases contamination of the cleaning solution with dirt, viruses, or bacteria from the user's hands (or gloves) and the possibility of remaining flat mop heads in solution

Moreover, it is inconvenient that the user must reach into the container with the cleaning solution and remove the flat mop head, which requires the user to wash and dry his or her hands afterwards

Adverse skin reactions can occur if the user does not wear gloves when reaching into the cleaning solution, resulting in unfinished work, incapacity, workers' compensation claims against the employer, and the need for the employer to hire temporary workers

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