A reusable drinking straw that is foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The straw comprises a rigid external tube and a flexible internal tubing that is foldable to a compact configuration for storage. In a folded configuration, the reusable straw has a significantly reduced length of approximately one-half to one-fourth of its extended length when in use. The external tube of the straw is preferably formed of multiple rigid segments for supporting the flexible internal tubing in the extended configuration during use as a drinking straw. A simple cleaning device is provided to clean the straw after use. A storage case is provided to store the straw in the folded configuration in a compact form and to store the cleaning device.

A reusable drinking straw that is foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The straw comprises a rigid external tube and a flexible internal tubing that is foldable to a compact configuration for storage. In a folded configuration, the reusable straw has a significantly reduced length of approximately one-half to one-fourth of its extended length when in use. The external tube of the straw is preferably formed of multiple rigid segments for supporting the flexible internal tubing in the extended configuration during use as a drinking straw. A simple cleaning device is provided to clean the straw after use. A storage case is provided to store the straw in the folded configuration in a compact form and to store the cleaning device.

A multipurpose kitchen utensil useful for wiping the wire elements of a whisk has a working portion containing a plurality of slots arranged arcuately and extending radially in spaced relation to one another and structured to receive the wire elements of a whisk. The utensil includes a central core member formed of a material capable of maintaining its shape when subject to external pressure, and an overlying layer of a more resilient material such as silicone. The radial slots extend inwardly and taper to an edge capable as serving as a spatula.

A multipurpose kitchen utensil useful for wiping the wire elements of a whisk has a working portion containing a plurality of slots arranged arcuately and extending radially in spaced relation to one another and structured to receive the wire elements of a whisk. The utensil includes a central core member formed of a material capable of maintaining its shape when subject to external pressure, and an overlying layer of a more resilient material such as silicone. The radial slots extend inwardly and taper to an edge capable as serving as a spatula.

A tool for cleaning cooking grates having grate members may comprise a plate having a primary side with a primary side edge. The tool may include a plurality of elongated primary scraping slots formed in the plate. The scraping slots have closed opposite ends formed by end edge portions and sides. A plurality of auxiliary entry slots may be configured to permit movement of grate members into the scraping slots, with an entry slot being associated with each primary scraping slot. At least one of the entry slots may be in communication with a scraping slot and the primary side, and may intersect a primary slot on one side of the scraping slot. The end edge portions may be similarly shaped such that each end edge portion is able to scrape an opposite surface of the grate members without removing the grate member from the scraping slot.

A tool for cleaning cooking grates having grate members may comprise a plate having a primary side with a primary side edge. The tool may include a plurality of elongated primary scraping slots formed in the plate. The scraping slots have closed opposite ends formed by end edge portions and sides. A plurality of auxiliary entry slots may be configured to permit movement of grate members into the scraping slots, with an entry slot being associated with each primary scraping slot. At least one of the entry slots may be in communication with a scraping slot and the primary side, and may intersect a primary slot on one side of the scraping slot. The end edge portions may be similarly shaped such that each end edge portion is able to scrape an opposite surface of the grate members without removing the grate member from the scraping slot.

A device that combines a handheld retractable sprayer nozzle with an integrated soap/cleaning compartment for hot tubs, bathtubs, sinks, showers and other uses for residential, commercial, and industrial cleaning. The core elements are a nozzle with a rotating variable spray head, water selection knob, and distinctly, a compartment for tablets for soap, cleanser, etc. By using a self-contained closed system that eliminates additional suction hoses, containers, and multiple large soap containers this device will provide an easy to use product for end-users.

A device that combines a handheld retractable sprayer nozzle with an integrated soap/cleaning compartment for hot tubs, bathtubs, sinks, showers and other uses for residential, commercial, and industrial cleaning. The core elements are a nozzle with a rotating variable spray head, water selection knob, and distinctly, a compartment for tablets for soap, cleanser, etc. By using a self-contained closed system that eliminates additional suction hoses, containers, and multiple large soap containers this device will provide an easy to use product for end-users.

The present disclosure describes devices and methods for washing various utensils. The devices may be portable and the utensils may include assorted eating utensils. A device configured for washing utensils may include a vessel or container, a removable component, such as a cap or lid, coupled to the container, and a cleaning component protruding in the container. The cleaning component may be coupled to the under-side of the removable component. The cleaning component may include an elongated brush comprising a plurality of bristles. The container may comprise a cylindrical bottle, which may be insulated. The cleaning component may be reversibly coupled to the removable component by, for example, using complementary threaded portions defined by the two components.

The present disclosure describes devices and methods for washing various utensils. The devices may be portable and the utensils may include assorted eating utensils. A device configured for washing utensils may include a vessel or container, a removable component, such as a cap or lid, coupled to the container, and a cleaning component protruding in the container. The cleaning component may be coupled to the under-side of the removable component. The cleaning component may include an elongated brush comprising a plurality of bristles. The container may comprise a cylindrical bottle, which may be insulated. The cleaning component may be reversibly coupled to the removable component by, for example, using complementary threaded portions defined by the two components.