Cleaning tool with multiple cleaning surfaces

Abstract

A cleaning tool including a removable and reversible cleaning member and separate angled scrubbing bristles. The cleaning member can have different cleaning surfaces for both heavy and light scrubbing, or the same cleaning material on both surfaces for longer use of the cleaning member. The cleaning tool may also include connectors for coupling a cleaning cloth or sheet to the cleaning tool.

1 . A cleaning tool comprising:
 a base having a first portion and a second portion;   a cleaning member carried by said first portion; and   bristles extending from said second portion.   
     
     
         2 . The cleaning tool of  claim 1  further comprising means for removably connecting said cleaning member to said first portion. 
     
     
         3 . The cleaning tool of  claim 1  further comprising a handle connected to said base. 
     
     
         4 . The cleaning tool of  claim 1  wherein said first portion defines a first plane and said second portion defines a second plane. 
     
     
         5 . The cleaning tool of  claim 4  wherein said second plane is angled in relation to said first plane. 
     
     
         6 . The cleaning tool of  claim 1  wherein said bristles comprise a first set of bristles and a second set of bristles. 
     
     
         7 . The cleaning tool of  claim 6  wherein said first set of bristles are used for lighter scrubbing and said second set of bristles are used for heavier scrubbing. 
     
     
         8 . The cleaning tool of  claim 7  wherein said first set of bristles generally surround said second set of bristles. 
     
     
         9 . The cleaning tool of  claim 2  wherein said means for removably connecting comprises hooks of a hook and loop type fastener. 
     
     
         10 . The cleaning tool of  claim 2  wherein said first portion has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said bottom surface has an indentation therein, and wherein said means for removably connecting is positioned in said indentation. 
     
     
         11 . The cleaning tool of  claim 2  wherein said cleaning member has a first cleaning surface and a second cleaning surface, said first and second cleaning surfaces being selectively connectable to said first portion by said means for removably connecting. 
     
     
         12 . The cleaning tool of  claim 11  wherein said first and second cleaning surfaces are made of different materials designed for different cleaning purposes. 
     
     
         13 . The cleaning tool of  claim 11  wherein said first and second cleaning surfaces are made of the same material. 
     
     
         14 . The cleaning tool of  claim 1  further comprising means for coupling a cleaning sheet to said base. 
     
     
         15 . The cleaning tool of  claim 14  wherein said means for coupling a cleaning sheet to said base comprise a plurality of connectors. 
     
     
         16 . The cleaning tool of  claim 15  wherein said plurality of connectors are disposed on a top surface of said first portion. 
     
     
         17 . A cleaning tool comprising:
 a base;   a cleaning member carried by said base; and   means for coupling a cleaning sheet to said base.   
     
     
         18 . The cleaning tool of  claim 17  wherein said means for coupling a cleaning sheet to said base comprise a plurality of connectors. 
     
     
         19 . The cleaning tool of  claim 18  wherein said plurality of connectors are disposed on a top surface of said base. 
     
     
         20 . The cleaning tool of  claim 17  further comprising a handle connected to said base. 
     
     
         21 . The cleaning tool of  claim 17  further comprising means for removably connecting said cleaning member to said base. 
     
     
         22 . The cleaning tool of  claim 21  wherein said means for removably connecting comprises hooks of a hook and loop type fastener. 
     
     
         23 . The cleaning tool of  claim 21  wherein said base has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said bottom surface has an indentation therein, and wherein said means for removably connecting is positioned in said indentation. 
     
     
         24 . The cleaning tool of  claim 21  wherein said cleaning member has a first cleaning surface and a second cleaning surface, said first and second cleaning surfaces being selectively connectable to said first portion by said means for removably connecting. 
     
     
         25 . The cleaning tool of  claim 24  wherein said first and second cleaning surfaces are made of different materials designed for different cleaning purposes. 
     
     
         26 . The cleaning tool of  claim 24  wherein said first and second cleaning surfaces are made of the same material. 
     
     
         27 . A cleaning tool comprising:
 a base having a first portion and a second portion;   a cleaning member carried by said first portion;   bristles extending from said second portion; and   means for coupling a cleaning sheet to said base.   
     
     
         28 . The cleaning tool of  claim 27  wherein said means for coupling a cleaning sheet to said base comprise a plurality of connectors. 
     
     
         29 . The cleaning tool of  claim 28  wherein said plurality of connectors are disposed on a top surface of said base. 
     
     
         30 . The cleaning tool of  claim 27  further comprising a handle connected to said base. 
     
     
         31 . The cleaning tool of  claim 27  further comprising means for removably connecting said cleaning member to said base. 
     
     
         32 . The cleaning tool of  claim 31  wherein said means for removably connecting comprises hooks of a hook and loop type fastener. 
     
     
         33 . The cleaning tool of  claim 31  wherein said first portion has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said bottom surface has an indentation therein, and wherein said means for removably connecting is positioned in said indentation. 
     
     
         34 . The cleaning tool of  claim 31  wherein said cleaning member has a first cleaning surface and a second cleaning surface, said first and second cleaning surfaces being selectively connectable to said first portion by said means for removably connecting. 
     
     
         35 . The cleaning tool of  claim 34  wherein said first and second cleaning surfaces are made of different materials designed for different cleaning purposes. 
     
     
         36 . The cleaning tool of  claim 34  wherein said first and second cleaning surfaces are made of the same material.