Double-Sided Integral Cleaning Utensil With Inserted Plastic Sheet

Abstract

A double-sided cleaning utensil is described including an inserted plastic sheet, formed by a double-sided piece, wherein the face on the thicker side of the piece has the plastic sheet inserted therein which extends along much of its contour. Both sides are of different materials and textures allowing versatility in use when cleaning since the cleaning utensil provides for fluid absorption by one of its faces, and the other face allows for removal of solid waste attached to a glass, ceramic, plastic, wood or metal surface by scrubbing or scraping of the same with the plastic sheet of the cleaning utensil. The diversity available with this cleaning item, allows it to be used in the cleaning of kitchen utensils, bathroom surfaces, laundry garments, among others.

It is claimed:  
     
         1 . A cleaning utensil comprising a first layer and a second layer joined together, wherein the first layer is of an absorbent material and the second layer is of an abrasive material and/or absorbent material and is of a lesser thickness than the first layer; wherein the first layer has at least one groove therein parallel to the first layer and the second layer, and into said groove is inserted and fixed a plastic sheet which protrudes beyond an edge contour of the cleaning utensil, in such a way that the plastic sheet without scratching removes solids contained on a hard planar surface. 
     
     
         2 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein the plastic sheet is a single body having an inner section and an outer section. 
     
     
         3 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 2 , wherein the outer section is made of a plastic which is flexible at room temperature. 
     
     
         4 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 3 , wherein said plastic is selected from thermoplastic rubber, silicone, thermoplastic elastomer, and nylon. 
     
     
         5 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 2 , wherein the inner section is made of a hard polymer plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The cleaning utensil of  claim 5 , wherein said hard polymer plastic is selected from polypropylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polystyrene, and polyethylene. 
     
     
         7 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 2 , wherein in the plastic sheet along a point where the outer section meets the inner section is present a perpendicular edge constructed and arranged to provide that only the inner section of said plastic sheet is inserted in the groove. 
     
     
         8 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning utensil has a contour geometry selected from half-circle, circular, elliptical, polygonal, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 8 , wherein said contour is polygonal and includes rounded tips. 
     
     
         10 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 8 , wherein said contour is polygonal and includes acute angle tips. 
     
     
         11 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one groove has a depth not exceeding 90% of a horizontal area of the utensil. 
     
     
         12 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 1 , including at least one cross-section slit in the utensil and said at least one cross-section slit is located anywhere on a contour of the utensil not including the plastic sheet protruding therefrom. 
     
     
         13 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 12 , wherein the at least one cross-section slit is radial and has a length equal to or less than 2 cm. 
     
     
         14 . The cleaning utensil according to  claim 1 , including a hole therethrough structured to allow hanging of the utensil.