Wash Cloth with Pouch

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus capable of holding soap or other cleansers is described. The apparatus includes a washcloth for scrubbing and abrasion and a pouch or pocket made of relatively more permeable material for holding soap. The soap is held on both sides by relatively more permeable fabric and is not obscured by the more permeable material of typical washcloths, and yet the apparatus includes a washcloth for comfortable bathing. The pouch may include a closure for retaining the soap.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cleaning apparatus consisting of
 A washcloth made of one or more pieces of relatively less permeable fabric with a hole in it   A pouch made of relatively more permeable fabric placed over said hole   Where the said pouch forms a structure for holding soap   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where there is an additional washcloth made of one or more pieces of relatively less permeable fabric with a hole in it 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where in the said washcloth and said additional washcloth are on the outside when assembled 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the said washcloth is folded over to form multiple layers 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the washcloth is on the outside when assembled 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the said pouch is formed from a single piece of fabric 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the said pouch is formed from multiple pieces of fabric 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the said pouch has a closure 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8  where the closure is at least one of elastic, a mechanical snap, hook-and-loop tape, or magnetic. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the said relatively more permeable fabric is at least one of terrycloth or microfiber cloth. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the said relatively less permeable fabric is at least one of netting, nylon netting, or basket weave material. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where there are one or more additional holes for hanging the apparatus. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where there is an additional loop of fabric for hanging the apparatus. 
     
     
         14 . A cleaning apparatus consisting of
 A washcloth made of one or more pieces of relatively less permeable fabric with a region inside it made of one or more pieces of relatively more permeable fabric   A second piece of fabric made of relatively more permeable fabric placed over the said region   Where the said washcloth and said second piece of fabric form a structure for holding soap   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14  where the said structure for holding soap has a closure 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  where the closure is at least one of elastic, a mechanical snap, hook-and-loop tape, or magnetic. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 14  where the said relatively more permeable fabric is at least one of terrycloth or microfiber cloth. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 14  where the said relatively less permeable fabric is at least one of netting, nylon netting, or basket weave material. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 14  where there are one or more additional holes for hanging the apparatus. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 14  where there is an additional loop of fabric for hanging the apparatus.