Reusable brush cleaning accessory and method of use

Abstract

A brush accessory for fitting over the bristles and head of a brush, such as a hairbrush used for pets or humans. The accessory generally includes a stretchable band surrounding a stretchable mesh web which fits between the bristles of the brush. Optional pull tabs and brush handle loops can be connected to the stretchable band for easy removal and secure attachment to the brush handle, respectively.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
         1 . A brush accessory comprising:
 a stretchable band configured to grip the exterior surface of a brush head, said stretchable band having an interior area;   a stretchable mesh net connecting to said stretchable band and filling said interior area of said stretchable band, said stretchable mesh net configured to be interspaced between bristles affixed to said brush head; and   said stretchable mesh net configured to remove debris from between said bristles when said stretchable band and said stretchable mesh net are removed from said brush head.   
     
     
         2 . The brush accessory of  claim 1 , wherein said debris comprises strands of hair. 
     
     
         3 . The brush accessory of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a pull tab affixed to an edge of said stretchable band; and   said pull tab configured to draw said stretchable band away from said exterior surface of said brush head when pulled.   
     
     
         4 . The brush accessory of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a loop affixed to an edge of said stretchable band; and   said loop configured to be looped around a handle affixed to said brush head.   
     
     
         5 . The brush accessory of  claim 1 , wherein said stretchable band is generally elliptical in shape. 
     
     
         6 . A method of cleaning a brush, the method comprising the steps:
 placing a brush cleaning accessory of the head of a brush, said brush cleaning accessory comprising a stretchable band having an interior area and a stretchable mesh net connecting to said stretchable band and filling said interior area of said stretchable band, said stretchable mesh net configured to be interspaced between bristles affixed to said head of said brush;   brushing an object with said brush; and   removing said brush cleaning accessory from said head of said brush, thereby displacing debris located between said bristles.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the steps:
 looping a pull tab affixed to said stretchable band over a handle of said brush; and   securing said brush cleaning accessory to said brush via said pull tab.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the step:
 pulling a pull tab affixed to said stretchable band, thereby pulling said stretchable band away from said head of said brush.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein said debris comprises hair.