Embodiments include spray mops with fluid reservoirs and integrated locking mechanisms. The locking mechanism selectively locks a base of the spray mop to its handle when the handle is substantially vertical to the base, to prevent the base from pivoting relative to the handle. When so engaged, the spray mop can stand vertically on its base without requiring external support. Some embodiments include a detachable spray nozzle for separate application of cleaning solution contained within the fluid reservoir. Some further embodiments include a deployable kickstand. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

A cleaning apparatus includes a sheet of deformable material in the shape of a cylindrical shell segment when in a rest state, and a handle coupled to an outer surface of the sheet to apply a physical force to cause the shape of the sheet to transform to a contoured shape of a surface against which the sheet is pressed. An edge of the sheet may be curled to help guide the sheet over obstacles/contours. The handle may be connected to the sheet with a TU-type connector or a universal joint connector. The sheet may include, without limitation, a plastic, polypropylene, and/or low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The handle and/or connector may include high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The sheet may have a shape of a right cylindrical shell segment when in the rest state or an oblique cylindrical shell segment when in the rest state.

A cleaning apparatus and related system is disclosed where the cleaning apparatus includes a one or more grabber that is actuated by a one or more slider such that the cleaning apparatus is moveable between a closed position and an open position. By moving the cleaning apparatus into the open position, a user is able to place the apparatus over a pad. Moving the apparatus into a closed position while over the pad causes the grabber to pinch the pad to the base, thereby securing it to the apparatus. When the user wishes to discard the pad, the apparatus is moved from the closed position to the open position, releasing the pad.

A flat mop cleaning kit and a mop pad thereof; the mop pad contains a wiping cloth, a sponge, and a fastening cloth sequentially stacked; the wiping cloth, the sponge, and the fastening cloth are stitched together and fixed, alternatively, edges of the wiping cloth and edges of the fastening cloth are stitched together and fixed, and an accommodation space is defined inside the stitched wiping cloth and fastening cloth, and the sponge is disposed in the accommodation space. A cleaning kit is provided containing a flat mop, the mop pad and a bucket.

A flat mop cleaning kit and a mop pad thereof; the mop pad contains a wiping cloth, a sponge, and a fastening cloth sequentially stacked; the wiping cloth, the sponge, and the fastening cloth are stitched together and fixed, alternatively, edges of the wiping cloth and edges of the fastening cloth are stitched together and fixed, and an accommodation space is defined inside the stitched wiping cloth and fastening cloth, and the sponge is disposed in the accommodation space. A cleaning kit is provided containing a flat mop, the mop pad and a bucket.

A cleaning apparatus and related system is disclosed where the cleaning apparatus includes a one or more grabber that is actuated by a one or more slider such that the cleaning apparatus is moveable between a closed position and an open position. By moving the cleaning apparatus into the open position, a user is able to place the apparatus over a pad. Moving the apparatus into a closed position while over the pad causes the grabber to pinch the pad to the base, thereby securing it to the apparatus. When the user wishes to discard the pad, the apparatus is moved from the closed position to the open position, releasing the pad.

A dust mop head which requires limited handling of a disposable cloth before, during and after use, is described. The mop head includes a base having upper and lower surfaces and lateral side edges, movable first and second lateral side members, and a first connector configured to move between an engaged or closed position and a disengaged or open position. The connector couples the movable first and second lateral side members to the base such that each of the movable first and second lateral side members abuts one of the lateral side edges of the base when the first connector is in the engaged position. Further, an actuatable release mechanism operatively coupled to the first connector permits movement to the disengaged/open position when the release mechanism is actuated. The unique mechanisms within the mop head allow a cloth to be acquired and released without the user having to handle the cloth.

A dust mop head which requires limited handling of a disposable cloth before, during and after use, is described. The mop head includes a base having upper and lower surfaces and lateral side edges, movable first and second lateral side members, and a first connector configured to move between an engaged or closed position and a disengaged or open position. The connector couples the movable first and second lateral side members to the base such that each of the movable first and second lateral side members abuts one of the lateral side edges of the base when the first connector is in the engaged position. Further, an actuatable release mechanism operatively coupled to the first connector permits movement to the disengaged/open position when the release mechanism is actuated. The unique mechanisms within the mop head allow a cloth to be acquired and released without the user having to handle the cloth.

A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.