Cleaning apparatus

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus for washing utensils may include a housing and a first and second brush that may be removeably disposed in the housing. A hook may be provided on the housing for securing the housing to a secondary structure such as a sink or basin. A suction cup may also be provided on the housing to bias the housing against movement during use.

1 . A cleaning apparatus comprising: 
 a housing;    a first brush and a second brush positioned within the housing, each brush having a plurality of bristles, the bristles of the first brush and the second brush being directed toward an interior of the housing such that the brushes are operable to clean a utensil.    
     
     
         2 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a hook extending from the housing for securing the housing to a secondary structure.  
     
     
         3 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising a removable mounting device positioned on the housing proximate the hook, the removable mounting device being operable to bias the housing against movement during use.  
     
     
         4 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the removable mounting device includes a suction cup.  
     
     
         5 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a removable mounting device positioned on the housing, the removable mounting device being operable to bias the housing against movement during use.  
     
     
         6 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a detergent dispensing apparatus positioned on the housing.  
     
     
         7 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the detergent dispensing apparatus is integral with the housing.  
     
     
         8 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein one of the first or second brushes includes a detergent dispensing apparatus.  
     
     
         9 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a pair of guides and the first and second brush including a pair flanges that are operable to engage the guides of the housing.  
     
     
         10 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a first and a second set of opposed brackets, each set of brackets being are operable to retain one of the first or second brushes therebetween.  
     
     
         11 . The clean apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the housing further comprises a resilient locking flange proximate each set of brackets, each locking flange being operable to engage and secure one of the first and second brushes within the housing.  
     
     
         12 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a valve operable to allow a fluid to be drained from the housing.  
     
     
         13 . A clean apparatus for utensils comprising: 
 a housing including a front wall, a rear wall, a first and a second sidewall, a base and an open end opposite the base, a guide is positioned on each sidewall;    a first brush and a second brush positioned within the housing, each brush having a plurality of bristles and a pair flanges, the flanges of each brush being operable to engage the guides of the housing, the bristles of each brush being directed toward an interior of the housing such that the brushes are operable to clean a utensil;    a hook extending from the housing for securing the housing to a secondary structure; and    a removable mounting device positioned on the housing proximate the hook, the removable mounting device being operable to bias the housing against movement during use.    
     
     
         14 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising a detergent dispensing apparatus positioned on the housing.  
     
     
         15 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the housing includes a first and a second set of opposed brackets, each set of brackets being are operable to retain one of the first or second brushes therebetween.  
     
     
         16 . The clean apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the housing further comprises a resilient locking flange proximate each set of brackets, each locking flange being operable to engage and secure one of the first and second brushes within the housing.  
     
     
         17 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising a valve positioned in the base of housing operable to allow a fluid to be drained from the housing.  
     
     
         18 . A clean apparatus for utensils comprising: 
 a housing including a front wall, a rear wall, a first and a second sidewall, a base that includes an opening and an open end opposite the base, a guide is positioned on each sidewall;    a first brush and a second brush positioned within the housing, each brush having a plurality of bristles and a pair flanges, the flanges of each brush being operable to engage the guides of the housing, the bristles of each brush being directed toward an interior of the housing such that the brushes are operable to clean a utensil;    a hook extending from the housing for securing the housing to a secondary structure; and    a removable mounting device positioned on the housing proximate the hook, the removable mounting device being operable to bias the housing against movement during use.    
     
     
         19 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 18 , further comprising a detergent dispensing apparatus positioned on the housing.  
     
     
         20 . The cleaning apparatus of  claim 18 , further comprising a valve positioned in the base of housing operable to allow a fluid to be drained from the housing.