Cleaning pad soaking and draining container

Abstract

An apparatus for infusing cleaning solution into a cleaning implement, such as a sponge, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a compartment, above the floor of which a perforated plate is mounted on compressible levitation means, such as springs. Cleaning solution, such as soapy water, can be introduced into, or mixed in, the compartment. The cleaning implement is placed on the plate and can then be lowered into the cleaning solution. In a second embodiment, a second compartment is provided within the apparatus that can contain a cleaning agent, such as liquid soap. A pump is provided to transfer the cleaning agent to the first compartment. For both embodiments, lids are provided for the compartments to prevent escape of the contents therein when the apparatus is not in use or is being transported.

1 . A cleaning pad soaking-draining container, comprising: 
 a container with a compartment formed therein for carrying a cleaning solution;    a compressible levitation means disposed in the compartment; and    a perforated plate supported by the compressible levitation means at a predetermined level below the top of the compartment,    wherein a cleaning pad placed on top of the perforated plate may be soaked with the cleaning solution when the perforated plate is pressed down into the cleaning solution and the same may be drained of excess cleaning solution when the perforated plate is released.    
   
   
       2 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible levitation means is a spring.  
   
   
       3 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible levitation means is a plurality of springs.  
   
   
       4 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 3 , wherein the springs are coil springs.  
   
   
       5 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 3 , wherein the springs are L-shaped tension springs.  
   
   
       6 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 3 , wherein the number of springs in the plurality of springs is 3.  
   
   
       7 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 3 , further comprising: 
 a plurality of first protrusions formed on the underside of the perforated plate, and    a plurality of second protrusions formed on the floor of the compartment corresponding in position to the first protrusions,    wherein the first protrusions and the second protrusions are in engagement with the top and the bottom portions of the springs, respectively, to hold the springs in position.    
   
   
       8 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 1 , further comprising a lid covering the container.  
   
   
       9 . A cleaning pad soaking-draining container, comprising: 
 a container including therein a first compartment for mixing liquids and a second compartment for storing a cleaning agent;    a compressible levitation means disposed in the first compartment;    a perforated plate supported by the compressible levitation means at a predetermined level below the top of the first compartment; and    a hand pump disposed within the second compartment for transferring the cleaning agent in the second compartment to the first compartment,    wherein the cleaning agent transferred to the first compartment may be mixed with water to form a cleaning solution; and a cleaning pad placed on top of the perforated plate may be soaked with the cleaning solution when the perforated plate is pressed down into the cleaning solution and the same may be drained of excess cleaning solution when the perforated plate is released.    
   
   
       10 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 9 , wherein the compressible levitation means is a spring.  
   
   
       11 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 9 , wherein the compressible levitation means is a plurality of springs.  
   
   
       12 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 11 , wherein the springs are coil springs.  
   
   
       13 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 11 , wherein the springs are L-shaped tension springs.  
   
   
       14 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 11 , wherein the number of springs in the plurality of springs is 3.  
   
   
       15 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 11 , further comprising: 
 a plurality of first protrusions formed on the underside of the perforated plate, and    a plurality of second protrusions formed on the floor of the first compartment corresponding in position to the first protrusions,    wherein the first protrusions and the second protrusions are in engagement with the top and the bottom portions of the springs, respectively, to hold the springs in position.    
   
   
       16 . The cleaning pad soaking-draining container of  claim 9 , further comprising: 
 a first lid covering the first compartment; and    a second lid covering the second compartment.