The invention relates to a cleaning system, comprising a cleaning cart and an external accessory device, wherein the cleaning cart comprises a frame having rollers for moving on a ground surface, at least one receptacle for receiving and/or carrying cleaning utensils, and an interaction device having a hand-actuatable interaction element, wherein the accessory device is portably configured and a user application program for processing cleaning-related information is executably stored on the accessory device and/or operable via the accessory device, wherein the interaction device and the accessory device are coupleable with one another via a communication connection, and wherein, depending on an actuation of the interaction element by the user, input information for operation of the user application program is transmittable from the interaction device to the accessory device and is processable by the accessory device. The invention further relates to a method for operating a cleaning system.

The invention relates to a cleaning system, comprising a cleaning cart and an external accessory device, wherein the cleaning cart comprises a frame having rollers for moving on a ground surface, at least one receptacle for receiving and/or carrying cleaning utensils, and an interaction device having a hand-actuatable interaction element, wherein the accessory device is portably configured and a user application program for processing cleaning-related information is executably stored on the accessory device and/or operable via the accessory device, wherein the interaction device and the accessory device are coupleable with one another via a communication connection, and wherein, depending on an actuation of the interaction element by the user, input information for operation of the user application program is transmittable from the interaction device to the accessory device and is processable by the accessory device. The invention further relates to a method for operating a cleaning system.

A vacuum-canister that combines the vacuum, dustpan, and trashcan all in one is disclosed herein. The vacuum-canister saves time by allowing the completion of multiple tasks simultaneously. The vacuum-canister can suction both large and small items. Small items are suctioned through the wand extension feature into the dust and trash filter bin. Some larger items can be suctioned through the dustpan and carried to the dust and trash filter bin. Other larger items that are not suctioned can be delivered to the trashcan automatically. The functionality of the vacuum-canister not only saves time, but also minimizes potential aches and pains as a result of daily manual cleaning activities.

A multi-layer sponge assembly is disclosed which contains a magnetic button that mates with a separate magnetic element to allow the sponge to be elevated in a suspended position to dry.

A method of using a flat headed mop is provided. The method includes cleaning a surface with the mop pad, then rotating the mop head into the folded position at a instance with a biasing member coupled to a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly being disposed between the mop head and a mop pole. Next, inserting the mop head into a first fluid to remove contaminants from the mop pad, then inserting the mop head into a wringing assembly to remove at least a portion of the first fluid.

A method of using a flat headed mop is provided. The method includes cleaning a surface with the mop pad, then rotating the mop head into the folded position at a instance with a biasing member coupled to a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly being disposed between the mop head and a mop pole. Next, inserting the mop head into a first fluid to remove contaminants from the mop pad, then inserting the mop head into a wringing assembly to remove at least a portion of the first fluid.

Disclosed is a method of controlling a plurality of robot cleaners, the method including a first step of docking a first robot cleaner and a second robot cleaner with a first docking device and a second docking device, respectively, a second step of checking whether the first robot cleaner is undocked from the first docking device, and a third step of if the first robot cleaner docked with the first docking device again, undocking the second robot cleaner from the second docking device.

A method of cleaning a floor comprises providing an autonomous surface cleaning apparatus, positioning a plurality of docking stations at different locations on the floor wherein a first docking station has an absence of an evacuation mechanism and actuating the autonomous surface cleaning apparatus whereby the autonomous surface cleaning apparatus travels across the floor to clean at least a portion of the floor and recharges at the first docking station.

Disclosed herein is a suspended towel assembly. The towel assembly is suspended from a structure convenient to a sink or a location where towels are commonly found. The towel assembly is suspended from a wall, a ceiling, a cabinet door or from any similar structure. The towel assembly includes an elastic cord having one end being anchored at the suspension structure. The other end of the elastic cord is connected to a towel. A connection member is used to create a secure connection between the towel and the elastic cord.

A cleaning device including a spray bottle, roller, and scrubber apparatus. The roller is positioned about the reservoir of the spray bottle. The removable scrubber is positioned in the base of the spray bottle. The roller uses a washable absorbent pad to clean surfaces with cleaning solution deposited by the spray bottle. The spray mechanism is held in two grips, a spray grip and a reverse grip in order to make use of the spray mechanism and the roller, respectively.