A method of cleaning a surface includes positioning a brush in contact with the surface. The method further includes rotating the brush about a second axis relative to a drum. The method also includes rotating the drum about a first axis relative to a bracket, connected to a handle and rotatably supporting the drum, such that the brush orbitally revolves about the first axis. The first axis is parallel to the second axis.

A cleaner is disclosed. The cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a winding member. The winding member is rotated in the cleaner to wind up thereon long and thin trash that can be compressed, such as animal hair, fibers, etc., which is introduced in a dust accommodation container. An attachable/detachable frame is accommodated in the cleaner to be detachable. The winding member has a base which has the largest diameter and is inserted and coupled to a winding member coupling portion of the attachable/detachable frame. Trash such as hair, fibers, etc. wound on the winding member is placed on a coupling plate that is located above the winding member coupling portion. Therefore, when the attachable/detachable frame is detached, the trash in the form of hair or fibers wound on the winding member is also discharged out of the dust accommodation frame along with the attachable/detachable frame. Accordingly, user convenience can be improved.

A cleaner is disclosed. The cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a winding member. The winding member is rotated in the cleaner to wind up thereon long and thin trash that can be compressed, such as animal hair, fibers, etc., which is introduced in a dust accommodation container. An attachable/detachable frame is accommodated in the cleaner to be detachable. The winding member has a base which has the largest diameter and is inserted and coupled to a winding member coupling portion of the attachable/detachable frame. Trash such as hair, fibers, etc. wound on the winding member is placed on a coupling plate that is located above the winding member coupling portion. Therefore, when the attachable/detachable frame is detached, the trash in the form of hair or fibers wound on the winding member is also discharged out of the dust accommodation frame along with the attachable/detachable frame. Accordingly, user convenience can be improved.

A cleaner is disclosed. A dust storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a winding member. The winding member rotates in the dust storage container to wind debris having a shape which is thin, long, and compressible, such as fur of an animal or fiber introduced into the dust storage container. Accordingly, a space occupied by the debris in the form of fur or fiber in the dust storage container is reduced. Therefore, the dust storage container can receive a large amount of debris so as to increase an operable time of the cleaner. Consequently, the convenience of a user can be improved.

A cleaner is disclosed. A dust storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a winding member. The winding member rotates in the dust storage container to wind debris having a shape which is thin, long, and compressible, such as fur of an animal or fiber introduced into the dust storage container. Accordingly, a space occupied by the debris in the form of fur or fiber in the dust storage container is reduced. Therefore, the dust storage container can receive a large amount of debris so as to increase an operable time of the cleaner. Consequently, the convenience of a user can be improved.

A surface cleaning apparatus such as an extractor has a fluid flow path extending from a dirty fluid inlet head to a clean air outlet. The fluid flow path upstream of the separation stage comprises a removable portion.

A surface cleaning apparatus such as an extractor has a fluid flow path extending from a dirty fluid inlet head to a clean air outlet. The fluid flow path upstream of the separation stage comprises a removable portion.

A floor cleaner can include a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned and at least one edge cleaning brush provided on the housing. The edge cleaning brush includes multiple cleaning implements which rotate on different axes. A gear system, such as a planetary gear system, can drive one cleaning implement at a lower speed than another cleaning implement.

A floor cleaner can include a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned and at least one edge cleaning brush provided on the housing. The edge cleaning brush includes multiple cleaning implements which rotate on different axes. A gear system, such as a planetary gear system, can drive one cleaning implement at a lower speed than another cleaning implement.

An improved cleaning head for a vacuum assembly. The cleaning head has a body with a bottom surface. Within the cleaning head is at least one suction channel that leads into a vacuum cleaner. A first rotating brush is mounted to the body of the cleaning head in front of a suction channel. A towelette support is mounted within the body adjacent the first rotating brush. The towelette support is configured to receive a disposable towelette. A second rotating brush may also be provided, wherein the towelette support would be interposed between the first and second rotating brushes. A mechanism is provided for selectively moving the towelette support within the body between an extended position and a retracted position.