A detectable scouring pad is provided that is made with a sparse unwoven base polymer that defines the pad shape, an overcoating of cured thermoset resin loaded with a particulate on the base polymer, the particulate present in an amount to render the polymer detectable by X-ray detection or magnetometer detection. A process of detecting a scouring pad includes forming a fiber composed of a base polymer having a cross-section and a length, and distributing a particulate on the thermoplastic polymer in a thermoset resin matrix. The process further includes forming a sparse unwoven thermoplastic polymer from the fiber, and manufacturing the scouring pad from the sparse unwoven polymer by overcoating the base polymer with a particulate loaded thermoset resin. The scouring pad is passed through an X-ray detector or a magnetometer detector, and a signal is collected from the detector indicative of the presence of the scouring pad.

The subject invention relates to cleaning products that are highly effective in cleaning articles that are susceptible to scratching, scuffing and/or abrasion. More specifically, the present invention relates to cleaning products that are made with a non-abrasive fabric that is comprised of a multitude of non-woven polyester fibers which are bound together with an ethylene-vinyl chloride copolymer binder into the form of a sheet. These cleaning products are highly effective at removing foreign matter from a substrate surface without scratching or scuffing the surface of the substrate. These cleaning products can be used to clean inanimate articles and in cleaning open lesions on humans and animals.

A scraper sponge for cleaning and scraping away unwanted substances from an object or surface comprising a sponge body defining a first surface, a first layer, second layer, third layer, second surface opposite the first surface, a continuous side surface around the perimeter; and a scraper and scraper holder secured in an aperture defining the scraper holder approximately between the first surface and second surface of the sponge body. The scraper, after being inserted into the scraper holder has a tip portion extending outwardly from the scraper holder within the aperture within the sponge body and defining at least 5 edges and a depressible surface concave female groove to which forces are applied to manipulate the rigid scraper. The sponge body is usable with or without the scraper and has two surfaces available for cleaning and scouring; the first surface and second surface. The second layer, third layer, third surface, and continuous side surface are made of the same sponge-like cellulose material. As an alternative, the second layer, third layer, third surface, and a portion of the continuous side surface are not made of the same material and the sponge body has at least three surfaces adapted for cleaning and scouring; the first surface, second surface, and a portion of the continuous side surface. The sponge body is also usable with or without the scraper.

A scraper sponge for cleaning and scraping away unwanted substances from an object or surface comprising a sponge body defining a first surface, a first layer, second layer, third layer, second surface opposite the first surface, a continuous side surface around the perimeter; and a scraper and scraper holder secured in an aperture defining the scraper holder approximately between the first surface and second surface of the sponge body. The scraper, after being inserted into the scraper holder has a tip portion extending outwardly from the scraper holder within the aperture within the sponge body and defining at least 5 edges and a depressible surface concave female groove to which forces are applied to manipulate the rigid scraper. The sponge body is usable with or without the scraper and has two surfaces available for cleaning and scouring; the first surface and second surface. The second layer, third layer, third surface, and continuous side surface are made of the same sponge-like cellulose material. As an alternative, the second layer, third layer, third surface, and a portion of the continuous side surface are not made of the same material and the sponge body has at least three surfaces adapted for cleaning and scouring; the first surface, second surface, and a portion of the continuous side surface. The sponge body is also usable with or without the scraper.

The invention is directed to a scrubber/scraper sponge. The sponge is comprised of three layers. A lower sponge layer provides a soft, absorbent washing surface on the bottom surface of the sponge. An upper abrasive layer provides a scrubbing surface on the top surface of the sponge. The front peripheral edge of the sponge provides a scraping edge on a scraping layer, which extends partially from the front edge toward the rear edge of the sponge, between the sponge layer and the abrasive layer. Flexible barbs extend rearward from the rear edge of the scraping layer, such that the barbs become embedded in the sponge layer during the manufacturing process and firmly secure the scraping layer to the sponge layer.

The invention is directed to a scrubber/scraper sponge. The sponge is comprised of three layers. A lower sponge layer provides a soft, absorbent washing surface on the bottom surface of the sponge. An upper abrasive layer provides a scrubbing surface on the top surface of the sponge. The front peripheral edge of the sponge provides a scraping edge on a scraping layer, which extends partially from the front edge toward the rear edge of the sponge, between the sponge layer and the abrasive layer. Flexible barbs extend rearward from the rear edge of the scraping layer, such that the barbs become embedded in the sponge layer during the manufacturing process and firmly secure the scraping layer to the sponge layer.

A cookware seasoning wipe made of a natural or synthetic fabric for conditioning cast iron cookware and steel cookware to create a nonstick surface. Specifically, the present invention refers to a pre-impregnated wipe that releases a mix of oils and waxes to the cookware surface, that when heated, polymerizes to create a durable nonstick-like surface, commonly referred to as seasoning the cookware. When used to season cookware, the user wipes the surface of the cookware when heating, which naturally releases a thin, even layer of the oil and wax. This process ensures the optimal amount of oil and wax to polymerize and properly protect the cookware's surface. Overall, this is a superior seasoning method because the user no longer has to decide what to use, when to apply it, and how much is needed, all while reducing waste.

A cookware seasoning wipe made of a natural or synthetic fabric for conditioning cast iron cookware and steel cookware to create a nonstick surface. Specifically, the present invention refers to a pre-impregnated wipe that releases a mix of oils and waxes to the cookware surface, that when heated, polymerizes to create a durable nonstick-like surface, commonly referred to as seasoning the cookware. When used to season cookware, the user wipes the surface of the cookware when heating, which naturally releases a thin, even layer of the oil and wax. This process ensures the optimal amount of oil and wax to polymerize and properly protect the cookware's surface. Overall, this is a superior seasoning method because the user no longer has to decide what to use, when to apply it, and how much is needed, all while reducing waste.

A nonwoven hand pad includes a substrate having first and second opposed major surfaces wherein the first major surface includes a first functional region configured for a first cleaning operation, and the second major surface includes at least two functional regions configured for second and third cleaning operations. A method of cleaning using such a pad is also disclosed.

A nonwoven hand pad includes a substrate having first and second opposed major surfaces wherein the first major surface includes a first functional region configured for a first cleaning operation, and the second major surface includes at least two functional regions configured for second and third cleaning operations. A method of cleaning using such a pad is also disclosed.