Wash Cloth with Pouch

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus capable of holding soap or other cleansers is described. The apparatus includes a washcloth for scrubbing and abrasion and a pouch or pocket made of relatively more permeable material for holding soap. The soap is held on both sides by relatively more permeable fabric and is not obscured by the more permeable material of typical washcloths, and yet the apparatus includes a washcloth for comfortable bathing. The pouch may include a closure for retaining the soap.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to bath accessories, specifically an apparatus for the improved handling of soap or cleanser with the simultaneous advantages of improving the flow of water over the soap and improving the ability of a person who is bathing to grasp or handle the soap.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Soap in bar form is an extremely common and convenient bath accessory. It has several well-known disadvantages, such as becoming slippery when wet, becoming difficult to grasp as it becomes small, and remaining wet when placed in a sealed soap dish. These problems become more serious as persons with impaired physical abilities, such as elderly persons or persons with arthritis, attempt to use soap.[0003]There are several approaches which have been taken to overcome these disadvantages. One approach has simply been to add a handle or rope to the bar (so-called “soap on a rope”). However, this makes each bar of soap more expensive and does not provide a s...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a device for bathing that combines the benefits of a traditional washcloth and a holder for soap or cleanser. This device allows water to flow freely over the soap, resulting in improved cleaning performance.

Problems solved by technology

It has several well-known disadvantages, such as becoming slippery when wet, becoming difficult to grasp as it becomes small, and remaining wet when placed in a sealed soap dish.

These problems become more serious as persons with impaired physical abilities, such as elderly persons or persons with arthritis, attempt to use soap.

However, this makes each bar of soap more expensive and does not provide a surface for scrubbing, such as found with a washcloth.

However, puffs and sponges are difficult to launder and more expensive than washcloths and provide less surface area.

However, this form factor is relatively large and unsuitable as a general-purpose wash cloth.

However, such bags do not provide extra surface area for scrubbing and do not provide the same type of scrubbing surface as a wash cloth.

However, these do not provide the same type of scrubbing surface as a washcloth and require removal from the hand before rinsing can commence.

For example, the puffs, bags, and mittens do not provide the conventional wash cloth.

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