Cleaning system

Abstract

A cleaning system is described that comprises a cleaning utensil ( 4 ) featuring a handle ( 6 ) and a cleaning head ( 5 ) as well as at least one device for cleaning the cleaning utensil with a cleansing fluid, especially after use. According to the invention, the facility for cleaning the cleaning utensil with a cleansing fluid comprises an aerosol spray container ( 15 ) with an aerosol spray.

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         21 . A cleaning system comprising a cleaning utensil including a handle and a cleaning head and at least one device for cleaning the cleaning utensil with a cleansing fluid comprising an aerosol spray container with an aerosol spray. 
     
     
         22 . The cleaning system according to  claim 21 , wherein the aerosol spray contains antibacterial or anti-microbial substances. 
     
     
         23 . The cleaning system according to  claim 21 , wherein the aerosol spray contains a drying accelerator. 
     
     
         24 . The cleaning system according to  claim 21 , wherein the cleaning system includes a storage container for the cleaning utensil. 
     
     
         25 . The cleaning system according to  claim 24 , wherein the cleaning system includes a device for closing the storage container. 
     
     
         26 . The cleaning system according to  claim 25 , wherein the device for closing the storage container is hinged to an outer wall of the storage container in such that the device is pivotable between open and closed positions. 
     
     
         27 . The cleaning system according to  claim 26 , wherein the device for closing the storage container comprises two half-shell elements that are pivotable in opposition to another. 
     
     
         28 . The cleaning system according to  claim 26 , further comprising a closing mechanism for automatically swinging the two half-shell elements into a closed position when the cleaning utensil is inserted in the storage container. 
     
     
         29 . The cleaning system according to  claim 28 , wherein the closing mechanism comprises lever elements. 
     
     
         30 . The cleaning system according to  claim 25 , wherein device for closing the storage container comprises a lid fitted on the handle of the cleaning utensil, the lid being placed on the rim of the storage container when the cleaning utensil is inserted in the storage container. 
     
     
         31 . The cleaning system according to  claim 24 , wherein the storage container comprises at least one principal chamber for inserting and storing the cleaning utensil and a secondary chamber that is linked to the principal chamber by an open passage. 
     
     
         32 . The cleaning system according to  claim 31 , wherein the principal chamber and the secondary chamber are separate container sections. 
     
     
         33 . The cleaning system according to  claim 32 , wherein the container sections housing the principal and the secondary chambers are interconnected in a detachable manner. 
     
     
         34 . The cleaning system according to  claim 33 , wherein the container section housing the secondary chamber has a pedestal configuration to which the container section housing the principal chamber can be attached. 
     
     
         35 . The cleaning system according to  claim 33 , wherein the container sections housing the principal and the secondary chambers are interconnected by a plug-in connection. 
     
     
         36 . The cleaning system according to  claim 21 , wherein the aerosol spray container discharges into the principal chamber. 
     
     
         37 . The cleaning system according to  claim 21 , further including an operating mechanism for operating the aerosol spray container, the operating mechanism being configured such that it will be actuated by the insertion of the cleaning utensil in the storage container. 
     
     
         38 . The cleaning system according to  claim 37 , further including a return mechanism for closing the aerosol spray container after a brief discharge of aerosol spray. 
     
     
         39 . The cleaning system according to  claim 38 , wherein the return mechanism operates via spring tension. 
     
     
         40 . The cleaning system according to  claim 21 , wherein the ratio of percent space filling in to percent driving agent concentration smaller less than or equal to 5.