Waterproof sponge with disposable cover sleeves

Abstract

A cleaning sponge system which includes a sponge formed of open celled foamed plastic and a water impermeable layer encasing the sponge to form a waterproof sponge assembly and a plurality of disposable cleaning sleeves, formed of a fibrous material configured in size and shape to removably receive the waterproof sponge assembly.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The presently disclosed technology relates to a waterproof sponge with disposable cleaning sleeves.BACKGROUND[0002]Household cleaning sponges are a ubiquitous commodity and they are used for a variety of different applications ranging from cleaning dishes in the kitchen sink to cleaning bathroom surfaces and spilled food on tables or other eating surfaces.[0003]Some common sponges even have a surface on one side of the sponge formed of an abrasive loop type material that can be used for cleaning stubborn deposits of food from pots and pans or stains on bathroom fixtures.[0004]All sponges suffer from one common defect and that is that they collect and hold, in the cavities of the typical sponge food particles and dirt which have been cleaned up using the sponge. This provides a moisture-rich and nutrient-rich environment for microbial growth, including harmful bacteria, yeasts and fungus. As a result, most kitchen sponges will quickly become contaminated and will...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]The waterproof sponge is intended for a use as a supporting body for a disposable cleaning sleeve, which is formed either of paper or cloth material, and is intended for either use until it is thoroughly soiled, or a single onetime use after which, it is disposed of. The disposable cleaning sleeves can be made of a variety of materials, including fibrous materials and even fibrous materials having closed loop abrasive properties on one side or multiple sides of the cleaning sleeve for use in scrubbing stubborn food stains and other deposits from surfaces to be cleaned, such as pots and pans. The remaining surfaces can be far more absorbent and soft and provide an adequate surface with which to clean dishes, pots and pans, and other surfaces that need cleaning. While the preferred embodiment for disposable sleeve is a sleeve that is open at one end, it should be apparent that the sleeve could easily be designed to close, either by folding, or some sort of a fastener, including adhesives.

Problems solved by technology

All sponges suffer from one common defect and that is that they collect and hold, in the cavities of the typical sponge food particles and dirt which have been cleaned up using the sponge.

As a result, most kitchen sponges will quickly become contaminated and will no longer pass the household sniff test for a sanitary sponge.

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