Shoe wash bag

Abstract

The invention relates to a shoe washing bag, comprising a bag (4) for receiving shoes (6) and a dimensionally stable detergent compartment, wherein the dimensionally stable detergent compartment has: - a compartment (1) which is designed to receive a detergent (5) in solid form or in liquid form enclosed with film, - a closure (2) which is designed to close the compartment (1), and - a perforation (3) which is formed on the compartment (1) and / or the closure (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a shoe washing bag. In particular, the invention relates to a shoe washing bag with which shoes can be washed in an automatic washing machine.

[0002] Shoes often get dirty in everyday life. Cleaning shoes is often laborious and time-consuming. Even invisible dirt in the form of sweat and bacteria is often a reason for cleaning. For a quick and superficial cleaning, shoes are often cleaned with household products and other cleaning products such as rags, brushes, wet wipes, or sponges (e.g., abrasive ones). Textiles, whose fibers absorb dirt, or the inside of the shoe, usually cannot be satisfactorily cleaned using these conventional methods, as many areas are inaccessible and this method does not clean effectively enough.

[0003] A washing machine can also be used to clean shoes. For this purpose, a shoe washing bag is available under the name RE SHOE VN8R. (Osano International Compliance Services Limited, Dublin, Ireland). This bag has flexible fabric pockets on its outside into which cleaning chemicals can be inserted by the user in the form of a pod and then secured. However, these fabric pockets are not suitable for solid cleaning chemicals, which have a positive effect on the cleaning result. The fabric pockets only serve as storage compartments for the cleaning chemicals and do not support their targeted dissolution, nor does their positioning on the shoe washing bag indicate a targeted increase in the detergent concentration in certain areas. Furthermore, the soft fabric pockets do not offer any protection against mechanical influences, meaning that cleaning or washing chemicals with a specific dissolution sequence, e.g.delayed release of certain ingredients may cause a break to completely lose their effect.

[0004] The invention therefore addresses the problem of providing a shoe washing bag which provides improved washing performance, directed dissolution and improved protection of the washing chemicals.

[0005] According to the invention, this problem is solved by a shoe washing bag having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention emerge from the following subclaims.

[0006] The advantages achievable with the invention include improved washing performance and directed dissolution as well as improved protection of the washing chemicals.

[0007] The invention relates to a shoe washing bag, comprising a bag for holding shoes and a dimensionally stable detergent compartment, wherein the dimensionally stable detergent compartment comprises: a compartment configured to receive a detergent in solid or film-enclosed liquid form, and a closure configured to close the compartment, and a perforation formed on the compartment and / or the closure.

[0008] Through the perforation, which has a multitude of holes forming the perforation, the cleaning or washing chemicals can escape from the compartment and / or the closure from the detergent compartment during a wash cycle in a washing machine. The bag is designed in such a way that water and washing chemicals can enter its interior. The bag can be dimensionally stable or flexible. The closure and the perforation achieve a directed dissolution of the washing chemicals to improve cleaning performance. Above all, the protective effect of the compartment prevents the washing chemicals from breaking down due to external mechanical influences, particularly in the case of components or ingredients that act at a delayed time, and thus losing their effectiveness.

[0009] The washing chemical comprises a detergent and optionally one or more care ingredients such as a moisturizing ingredient, a waterproofing ingredient, a dirt-repellent ingredient, and / or an enzyme. The washing chemical is not part of the shoe washing bag according to the invention.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the detergent compartment is arranged on the bag, for example on its outside. Alternatively or additionally, the detergent compartment is preferably arranged in the bag. The detergent compartment is preferably arranged centrally on one side of the bag. The fixed positioning of the detergent compartment on and / or in the bag prevents the washing chemicals from ending up in one of the shoes, for example, during a washing process, which would result in the washing chemicals being released particularly unevenly or getting stuck in a rubber seal on a washing machine door if added loosely to the drum of a washing machine. The positioning of the detergent compartment on and / or in the bag also achieves a directed dissolution of the washing chemicals to improve cleaning performance.

[0011] Preferably, the lid forms part of the outside of the bag, the perforation is formed on the compartment, and the compartment is located inside the bag. This releases the washing chemicals in the bag during a washing cycle in a washing machine. Furthermore, the compartment is not exposed to mechanical influences from the washing machine's drum, but is easily accessible to a user.

[0012] Preferably, the perforation is provided circumferentially around the compartment. This further supports the directed dissolution of the washing chemicals.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the closure is designed as a lid that is designed to lock into the compartment. This makes loading the compartment with the washing chemicals easy. A locking connection between the compartment and the closure is an effective and inexpensive solution for creating a secure connection between the two components.

[0014] Preferably, the lid is integrally formed with the compartment and hingedly connected to it. This ensures that it cannot be lost by a user. The detergent compartment is preferably firmly connected to the bag. It can also be integrally formed with it, particularly if the bag is dimensionally stable.

[0015] The detergent compartment is preferably designed to accommodate a detergent in the form of a detergent tablet, cap, and / or pod. It has corresponding dimensions.

[0016] An embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in the drawings and is described in more detail below. It shows schematically and not to scale Fig. 1 a perspective view of a shoe bag according to the invention.

[0017] Fig. 1shows a perspective view of a shoe bag according to the invention. The shoe washing bag has a bag 4 for receiving shoes 6 that are not part of the shoe bag, and a dimensionally stable detergent compartment. The dimensionally stable detergent compartment has a compartment 1 that is designed to receive a detergent 5 in solid or film-enclosed liquid form. Furthermore, the compartment 1 has a perforation 3 provided circumferentially on the compartment 1. The detergent compartment further has a closure 2 that is designed to close the compartment 1. The closure 2 forms part of the outer side of the bag 4, and the compartment 1 is arranged inside the bag 4. It is actually not visible in this view and is therefore shown in dashed lines. The closure 2 is designed as a lid that is designed to latch onto the compartment 1. It is foldable, as indicated by the double arrow.The detergent compartment is firmly connected to the bag 4. List of reference symbols

[0018] 1Detergent compartment 2Closure 3Perforation 4Bag 5Detergent 6Shoe

Claims

1. Shoe washing bag, comprising a bag (4) for receiving shoes (6) and a dimensionally stable detergent compartment, wherein the dimensionally stable detergent compartment has: - a compartment (1) which is designed to receive a detergent (5) in solid form or in liquid form enclosed with film, and - a closure (2) which is designed to close the compartment (1), - a perforation (3) which is formed on the compartment (1) and / or the closure (2).

2. Shoe washing bag according to claim 1, characterized in that the detergent compartment is arranged on and / or in the bag (4).

3. Shoe washing bag according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the closure (2) forms part of an outer side of the bag (4), the perforation (3) is formed on the compartment (1) and the compartment (1) is arranged in the interior of the bag (4).

4. Shoe washing bag according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the perforation (3) is provided all around the compartment (1).

5. Shoe washing bag according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the detergent compartment and the bag (4) are firmly connected or integrally formed.

6. Shoe washing bag according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure (2) is designed as a lid which is designed to lock with the compartment (1).

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