Toilet cleaning device

Abstract

A toilet cleaning device having a surface (7) which is deformable to conform to the shape of a surface to be cleaned. The deformable surface (7) is on a cleaning head (6) in the shape of a convex disc made of anti-bacterial rubber. The perimeter of the cleaning head (6) is surrounded by a scraping rim (8) to assist in the removal of stubborn marks. The deformable surface (7) of the cleaning head (6) may have a plurality of teat-shaped projections (10).

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a device for cleaning a toilet bowl and rim and for removing human waste therefrom.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Conventional toilet brushes comprise a handle with an arrangement of bristles at one end and are made using a variety of moulding, assembly and manufacturing processes. These bristles can be scraped across the surface of the toilet bowl and under the rim of the toilet bowl to clean this surface and to remove human waste therefrom.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]At its most general, the present invention proposes a toilet cleaning device having a surface which is able to conform to the shape of a surface to be cleaned.[0004]According to a first aspect of the invention, there may be provided a toilet cleaning device including a handle attached to a cleaning head having a deformable surface, which can conform to the shape of a surface to be cleaned. Therefore, when in use, the shape of the deformable surface can adapt to ...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]As the surface of the cleaning head is deformable, when the cleaning head is pushed against a surface to be cleaned, the deformable surface may conform to and follow the contours of a toilet bowl, such that when this surface is rubbed over an area to be cleaned, there may be continuous rubbing (e.g. frictional) contact between the surface of the cleaning head and the surface to be cleaned. This enables the toilet cleaning device to remove germs and / or detritus from a toilet bowl effectively, without the need for chemical-based cleaning products. Furthermore, as there are no openings or bristles on the surface of the cleaning head, this surface can provide a less favourable environment for growth of bacteria compared to conventional toilet brushes. The deformable surface may be integrally formed with the cleaning head so that there are no gaps in the deformable surface, which can reduce the growth of bacteria on the surface of the head. Another advantage of having no bristles is that toilet tissue and human waste can be displaced from the surface of the cleaning head by agitating the head in the water in the toilet bowl and / or by rubbing the head of the toilet cleaning device against the toilet bowl. This avoids the need for excess flushing of the toilet, which can waste water, or repeatedly striking the device against the side of the toilet bowl to remove tissue and / or human waste from the device.

[0013]The toilet cleaning device may be manufactured by bi-injection. This can facilitate the generation of the desired combination of flexibility, rubber-like texture, rigidity and hygiene, as well as being economically favourable. Preferably, two anti-bacterial polymer derived materials are used, which results in a watertight one-piece structure, thereby helping to reduce the accumulation and growth of germs or bacteria on the device following use. Various other methods may also be used to make the toilet cleaning device, including mono-injection. Bi- and mono-injection may be followed by the steps of insert moulding and assembly.

Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, as there are no openings or bristles on the surface of the cleaning head, this surface can provide a less favourable environment for growth of bacteria compared to conventional toilet brushes.

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