A cleaning instrument (1) is provided according to which, in a distal receiving portion (6), a dimensionally stable cleaning element (7) consisting of cellulose material, particularly tissue or recycled paper, is arranged such that it can be ejected, and this cleaning element (7) is ejected from the receiving portion once cleaning has been completed, disposed of using wastewater from a toilet, and replaced with a new cleaning element (7).

A cleaning instrument (1) is provided according to which, in a distal receiving portion (6), a dimensionally stable cleaning element (7) consisting of cellulose material, particularly tissue or recycled paper, is arranged such that it can be ejected, and this cleaning element (7) is ejected from the receiving portion once cleaning has been completed, disposed of using wastewater from a toilet, and replaced with a new cleaning element (7).

A hand tool and related method is provided for breaking up solid waste in a toilet. The hand tool comprises a base shaft connected to a handle shaft at an angle suitable for reaching into a toilet bowl to break up solid waste thus preventing clogs. The base shaft includes a first tip, which has a rigid wing extending laterally out from the end of the base shaft.

A hand tool and related method is provided for breaking up solid waste in a toilet. The hand tool comprises a base shaft connected to a handle shaft at an angle suitable for reaching into a toilet bowl to break up solid waste thus preventing clogs. The base shaft includes a first tip, which has a rigid wing extending laterally out from the end of the base shaft.

A storage caddy for a cleaning implement can include a holder configured to receive a wand or cleaning implement and a storage container having a lid connected to the storage container. The storage caddy can also include a tray for holding a first set of cleaning pads and a sleeve for holding a second set of cleaning pads. The first set of cleaning pads can be arranged in an upper portion of the storage container above the second set of cleaning pads, and the second set of cleaning pads can be located in a lower portion of the storage container. The wand or cleaning implement can be configured to receive one of the first set of cleaning pads from the tray or one of the second set of cleaning pads from the sleeve.

A storage caddy for a cleaning implement can include a holder configured to receive a wand or cleaning implement and a storage container having a lid connected to the storage container. The storage caddy can also include a tray for holding a first set of cleaning pads and a sleeve for holding a second set of cleaning pads. The first set of cleaning pads can be arranged in an upper portion of the storage container above the second set of cleaning pads, and the second set of cleaning pads can be located in a lower portion of the storage container. The wand or cleaning implement can be configured to receive one of the first set of cleaning pads from the tray or one of the second set of cleaning pads from the sleeve.

A cleaning system for generating a liquid jet via a liquid dispensing wand, includes an elongate tube having a first end and a second end. A nozzle is disposed at the second end of the elongate tube. A splash guard is slidably coupled with the elongate tube, and is slidable longitudinally between the first end and the second end of the elongate tube. A basin is configured to hold a liquid. A conduit fluidly couples the basin to the liquid dispensing wand. A mount removably stores the liquid dispensing wand when not in use. With the splash guard disposed proximal the second end and the nozzle, placement of the liquid dispensing wand into the mount for storing causes the splash guard to slide from the second end to the first end of the elongate tube.

A cleaning system for generating a liquid jet via a liquid dispensing wand, includes an elongate tube having a first end and a second end. A nozzle is disposed at the second end of the elongate tube. A splash guard is slidably coupled with the elongate tube, and is slidable longitudinally between the first end and the second end of the elongate tube. A basin is configured to hold a liquid. A conduit fluidly couples the basin to the liquid dispensing wand. A mount removably stores the liquid dispensing wand when not in use. With the splash guard disposed proximal the second end and the nozzle, placement of the liquid dispensing wand into the mount for storing causes the splash guard to slide from the second end to the first end of the elongate tube.

A cleaning cartridge and a handling unit of a cleaning system are provided. The cleaning cartridge comprises an outer housing having a mouth; a cap for sealing the housing at the mouth; a stiffening component attached to the cap; and a cleaning element attached to the stiffening component, and the cartridge is receivable in and dispensable from the handling unit; the stiffening component has a compact position and an expanded position, and in the compact position, the stiffening component and cleaning element fit into the housing and the housing is sealable by the cap; and in the expanded position, the stiffening component expands the cleaning element to provide a cleaning surface.

A cleaning cartridge and a handling unit of a cleaning system are provided. The cleaning cartridge comprises an outer housing having a mouth; a cap for sealing the housing at the mouth; a stiffening component attached to the cap; and a cleaning element attached to the stiffening component, and the cartridge is receivable in and dispensable from the handling unit; the stiffening component has a compact position and an expanded position, and in the compact position, the stiffening component and cleaning element fit into the housing and the housing is sealable by the cap; and in the expanded position, the stiffening component expands the cleaning element to provide a cleaning surface.