Machine for cleaning a surface

Abstract

A machine, for example a carpet cleaning machine, for cleaning a surface by application of a cleaning liquid thereto and removal of the liquid therefrom, is additionally provided with a manually controllable means for applying fluid to the surface. This may comprise a wand with a spray nozzle, manually usable to deliver extra cleaning liquid or some other treatment material to the surface.

1 . A machine for cleaning a surface by application of a cleaning liquid thereto and removal of the liquid therefrom, additionally provided with a manually controllable means for applying fluid to the surface.  
   
   
       2 . A machine according to  claim 1  wherein the means for applying a fluid to the surface is manually directable.  
   
   
       3 . A machine according to  claim 1  wherein the means for applying a fluid to the surface comprises a dispensing device provided on a cleaning head of the machine.  
   
   
       4 . A machine according to  claim 1  wherein the means for applying a fluid to the surface comprises a dispensing device which can be stored on the machine when not in use and removed therefrom to apply the fluid to the surface.  
   
   
       5 . A machine according to  claim 4  wherein the dispensing device comprises a spray nozzle.  
   
   
       6 . A machine according to  claim 5  wherein the spray nozzle is provided at an end of an elongate dispensing element having a handle at or adjacent its other end.  
   
   
       7 . A machine according to  claim 6  wherein a flow control means is provided at or in association with the handle.  
   
   
       8 . A machine according to  claim 7  wherein the flow control means comprises a trigger operated valve.  
   
   
       9 . A machine according to  claim 1  wherein a reservoir for the fluid additionally to be applied to the surface is carried by the machine and connected to the dispensing device by a flexible tube.  
   
   
       10 . A machine according to  claim 9  wherein a pump is provided for delivering the fluid from the reservoir to the dispensing device.  
   
   
       11 . A machine according to  claim 9  wherein the fluid is the liquid which is used by the cleaning machine in its cleaning operation, the dispensing device being connected to a reservoir provided on the machine for clean such liquid.  
   
   
       12 . A machine according to  claim 9  wherein the reservoir for fluid to be applied by the dispensing device is an additional reservoir to that provided on the machine for the liquid used in the cleaning operation.  
   
   
       13 . A machine according to  claim 6  wherein the elongate dispensing element is accommodated in a retaining formation or formations provided on an upwardly extending body of the machine.