Mop sleeve

Abstract

The invention relates to a mop cover for a mop holder, comprising a top sheet (14) and a wiping surface (12) made using weaving technology and comprising a loop of microfibers having first microfibers of a fineness between 1.1 dtex and 1.3 dtex and second microfibers of a second fineness between 0.5 dtex and 0.7 dtex, said second microfibers being water-absorbent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a mop cover for a mop holder. Background Technology

[0002] A mop is used for cleaning floors. In this regard, the mop cover is detachably attached to the mop holder, so that, with the help of the mop holder, the mop cover can be guided and moved on the surface to be cleaned until the mop cover becomes covered with dirt and must be washed, and then replaced with a new mop cover when cleaning continues.

[0003] In existing technology, mop covers specifically designed for both wet / dry cleaning are used. During dry cleaning, the mop cover is guided across the surface to be cleaned, effectively removing loose, non-adhesive dirt, such as dust particles. No cleaning solution is used for dry cleaning. The loose dirt adheres to the fibers of the mop cover. Dry cleaning is ideal for pre-cleaning polished or coated surfaces (such as floor coverings) to remove loose dirt in advance, preventing scratches during subsequent wet cleaning.

[0004] During wet cleaning, the mop cover absorbs water from the cleaning solution and is usually wrung out in a suitable mop wok before use. This leaves only the necessary residual moisture in the mop cover for a light, damp cleaning. Using water containing cleaning solution for light or wet cleaning removes dirt that is firmly attached to the surface being cleaned, allowing it to be better absorbed by the mop cover.

[0005] In practice, surfaces that require frequent cleaning are cleaned alternately with dry mopping and wet cleaning, for example, dry cleaning three times a week and wet cleaning twice a week.

[0006] For wet cleaning, mop covers made of tufted or woven polyester or cotton fibers are typically used, with open or closed tassels.

[0007] Mop covers are generally divided into dry cleaning mop covers and slightly damp / wet cleaning mop covers. However, there are cases where combining these two processes can be more beneficial for cleaning. Detailed Implementation

[0008] The present invention is based on the purpose of providing a mop cover for a mop holder, which is equally suitable for both wet and dry use.

[0009] The above objective is achieved by a mop cover for a mop holder, comprising the features described in claim 1. Preferred embodiments will become apparent from the remaining claims.

[0010] The mop cover for a mop holder includes a top sheet and a wiping surface. The wiping surface is made using a woven technique and contains microfiber loops. These microfiber loops comprise first microfibers with a fineness of 1.1 to 1.3 dtex and second microfibers with a fineness of 0.5 to 0.7 dtex, the second microfibers being absorbent. The top sheet of the mop cover ensures greater stability and absorbs water and cleaning fluids. The use of fine microfibers makes the mop cover ideal for dry cleaning, as the microfibers effectively loosen dirt, absorb dust and loose dirt particles without stirring up dust. Simultaneously, the use of second microfibers with significantly lower fineness and a correspondingly lower dtex value (low dtex value), which are absorbent, makes it suitable for both micro-wet and wet cleaning.

[0011] The advantage of this mop cover is that cleaners can use a single mop cover for both dry cleaning and slightly damp or wet cleaning. Dry cleaning is suitable for intermittent cleaning or pre-cleaning of moisture-sensitive floors. The microfibers of the mop cover also polish the surface to be cleaned, which is why the mop cover of the present invention is ideal for tile and textured surfaces, and can also be used on a variety of different floor coverings.

[0012] However, the decisive advantage is that cleaners only need a single mop cover, which saves time and avoids errors, such as using the wrong mop cover for a specific cleaning task.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the microfiber ring comprises first and second microfibers in a ratio of 4:1 to 6:1, and preferably 5:1. In testing, this range has proven particularly advantageous. Even a small amount of absorbent second microfibers provides the advantage of higher absorbency of the mop cover.

[0014] The wiping surface is preferably made entirely of polyester, and the top sheet is preferably made primarily of polyester. Therefore, the top sheet can absorb and regulate more liquid, preventing the wiping surface from becoming too wet. The advantage of using polyester fibers for the wiping surface is that the mop cover can be washed at 95°C and can be used in hygiene-sensitive areas such as hospitals and nursing homes.

[0015] More preferably, the top sheet is made of cotton and polyester in a ratio of approximately 1:2. This ratio has also proven particularly suitable for both dry and slightly wet cleaning, given the hybrid properties of the mop cover according to the invention.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the mop cover has a generally rectangular shape with two parallel long sides and two parallel short sides, and an insertion pocket is provided in the region of each of the short sides on the side of the top sheet facing away from the wiping surface, the size of the insertion pocket being adapted to the detachable insertion of the mop holder.

[0017] Another advantage of this configuration is that when using the mop cover, it can be easily installed on a mop holder with folding flaps, thus saving more time when using the mop cover.

[0018] Another advantage is that the second microfiber forms the warp of the woven wiping surface. When the wiping surface is woven, the warp is arranged in loops.

[0019] The mop cover according to the present invention has a long side length of approximately 40 cm and a short side length of approximately 15 cm, and its area performance is within 35 m². 2 up to 40m 2 Compared to traditional mop covers, the mop cover described in this invention offers greater cleaning area performance and saves time during cleaning tasks. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will now be described by way of an embodiment (by way of example only). Figure 1 A first main surface view of the mop cover according to the present invention; and Figure 2 This is a second main surface view of the mop cover according to the invention, showing the wiping surface. Description of preferred implementation scheme

[0021] Figure 1 and Figure 2 Each of the two main surfaces of the mop cover according to the invention is shown. Figure 2 The wiping surface 12 of the mop cover 10 is shown, while Figure 1 The side facing away from the surface to be cleaned when using the mop cover is shown, namely the top sheet 14.

[0022] The mop cover is generally rectangular, with two long sides 16a and 16b arranged in approximately parallel configuration, and two short sides 18a and 18b arranged in approximately parallel configuration. The wiping surface 12 has a continuous surface for cleaning. During manufacturing, the fabric consisting of the top sheet and the wiping surface is folded and sewn together on the side opposite to the wiping surface 12 to form a seam 20, which does not affect the cleaning performance of the wiping surface 12.

[0023] Insert pockets 22a and 22b are provided in the area of ​​the top sheet 14, in the area of ​​the short sides 18a and 18b, which are used to accommodate the detachable edges when the mop cover 10 is used with a mop holder with detachable edges, so as to securely attach the mop cover to the mop holder with detachable edges.

[0024] The wiping surface is manufactured using a weaving technique and has warp threads that form loops. Two microfibers of different fineness are used. The first microfiber has a fineness of 1.1 dtex to 1.3 dtex, and is particularly preferred to have a fineness of about 1.2 dtex; while the second microfiber is absorbent and has a smaller diameter, between 0.5 dtex and 0.7 dtex, and is particularly preferred to have a diameter of about 0.6 dtex.

[0025] In this respect, the first microfiber and the second microfiber are preferably provided in a 5:1 ratio, that is, the number of microfiber loops of the first microfiber is five times the number of microfiber loops of the second microfiber.

[0026] However, top sheets made primarily of polyester with a cotton content of 35% and a polyester content of 65% showed particularly good results.

[0027] The mop cover described in this invention is suitable for dry cleaning, slightly damp cleaning, and wet cleaning. It can be used on a variety of different floor coverings and has excellent sliding properties. Therefore, cleaning with the mop cover of this invention requires very little effort, making it easy on the back. Because the mop cover provided by this invention has universal applicability and higher area performance compared to other mop covers of similar size, cleaning with the mop cover of this invention requires less time and is less prone to errors, as there will be no situation where the mop cover is unsuitable and cannot be adapted to a specific wet or dry cleaning task. Claims (as amended under Article 19 of the Treaty) 1. A mop cover for a mop holder, comprising: - Top sheet (14); and - Wiping surface (12), which is produced using weaving technology and contains fiber loops. - The fiber ring comprises fibers with a first fineness of 1.1 dtex to 1.3 dtex and microfibers with a second fineness of 0.5 dtex to 0.7 dtex, the microfibers being absorbent. The fiber rings contain fibers and microfibers in a ratio of 4:1 to 6:1. 2. The mop cover according to claim 1, Its features The fiber ring contains fibers and microfibers in a 5:1 ratio. 3. The mop cover according to claim 1 or 2, Its features The wiping surface (12) is made entirely of polyester. 4. The mop cover according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features The top sheet (14) is primarily made of polyester. 5. The mop cover according to claim 4, Its features The top sheet (14) is made of cotton and polyester in a ratio of about 1:2. 6. The mop cover according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features The mop cover (10) has a generally rectangular shape with two parallel long sides (16a, 16b) and two parallel short sides (18a, 18b), and has an insert pocket (22a, 22b) in the region of each of the short sides (18a, 18b) on the side of the top sheet (14) opposite to the wiping surface (12), the size of the insert pocket being adapted to the detachable insert of the mop holder. 7. The mop cover according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features The second microfiber forms the warp of the woven wiping surface (12).

Claims

1. A mop cover for a mop holder, comprising: - Top sheet (14); as well as - Wiping surface (12), which is produced using weaving technology and contains microfiber rings. - The microfiber ring comprises a first microfiber having a fineness of 1.1 dtex to 1.3 dtex and a second microfiber having a second fineness of 0.5 dtex to 0.7 dtex, the second microfiber being water-absorbing.

2. The mop cover according to claim 1, Its features The microfiber ring comprises first and second microfibers in a ratio of 4:1 to 6:1, and preferably 5:

1.

3. The mop cover according to claim 1 or 2, Its features The wiping surface (12) is made entirely of polyester.

4. The mop cover according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features The top sheet (14) is primarily made of polyester.

5. The mop cover according to claim 4, Its features The top sheet (14) is made of cotton and polyester in a ratio of about 1:

2.

6. The mop cover according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features The mop cover (10) has a generally rectangular shape with two parallel long sides (16a, 16b) and two parallel short sides (18a, 18b), and has an insert pocket (22a, 22b) in the region of each of the short sides (18a, 18b) on the side of the top sheet (14) opposite to the wiping surface (12), the size of the insert pocket being adapted to the detachable insert of the mop holder.

7. The mop cover according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features The second microfiber forms the warp of the woven wiping surface (12).

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