Cleaning device

Abstract

The cleaning device is a device for cleaning restroom facilities, such as a toilet and parts thereof. The cleaning device has a handle attached to a releasable cartridge that has a cleaning member. The cleaning device also has a cartridge release mechanism for reversibly securing and releasing the cartridge. The cleaning device may have a splash and ooze protector.

1 . A cleaning device, comprising: 
 a handle having first and second opposite ends;    a cartridge release mechanism having opposing first and second ends and a middle section;    a cartridge attached to the second end of the handle, the cartridge having opposing first and second ends, the second end of the cartridge being configured to accommodate the first end of the release mechanism; and,    a cleaning member attached to the first end of the cartridge.    
   
   
       2 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a splash and ooze protector fitted to the cartridge, the protector being located between the cleaning member and the second end of the cartridge in order to prevent ooze and splashes transferring to the handle.  
   
   
       3 . The cleaning device according to  claim 2 , wherein the splash and ooze protector is made of foil.  
   
   
       4 . The cleaning device according to  claim 2 , wherein the splash and ooze protector is made of plastic.  
   
   
       5 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the cartridge release mechanism is hook-shaped in order to engage the cartridge.  
   
   
       6 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the second end of the cartridge release mechanism further comprises a push down member.  
   
   
       7 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a spring wrapped around the middle section of the cartridge release mechanism in order to assist in ejecting the cartridge.  
   
   
       8 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning member is an elongated tubular pad.  
   
   
       9 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a chemical agent selected from the group consisting of a cleaning agent, a disinfectant agent, and a fragrant agent, the cleaning member absorbing and releasing the chemical agent.  
   
   
       10 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises an internal lever spring biasing the cartridge release mechanism in a position locking the cartridge to the handle.