Device comprising a plurality of cleaning implements

Abstract

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a cleaning device that includes two cleaning implements positioned at opposing ends of a longitudinal handle. Particularly, the device comprises a handle with first and second ends. A cleaning implement is positioned at each end of the handle. The cleaning implements can be selected from one or more mops, brooms, dusters, and the like. The device further includes covers that house the cleaning implements when not in use. Specifically, a particular cleaning implement (e.g., mop or broom) can be concealed by a cover, allowing the user to easily use the full length of the handle during cleaning.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cleaning device comprising:
 a handle defined by a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween;   a first cleaning implement positioned at the handle first end;   a second cleaning implement positioned at the handle second end;   a first cover sized and shaped to fit over the first cleaning implement; and   a second cover sized and shaped to fit over the second cleaning implement;   wherein each cover comprises a first opening sized and shaped to allow the cover to slide along the length of the handle, and a second opening sized and shaped to allow the widest portion of a first or second cleaning implement to pass therethrough.   
     
     
         2 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , further comprising a cap sized and shaped to fit over the cover second opening. 
     
     
         3 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle length is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one end of the handle, the first cleaning implement, or the second cleaning implement comprises a collar that facilitates attachment of the cleaning implement to the handle. 
     
     
         5 . The cleaning device of  claim 4 , wherein the collar comprises a pivotable joint that allows for rotation of a cleaning implement relative to the handle. 
     
     
         6 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second cleaning implements are removably attached to the first and second handle ends. 
     
     
         7 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second cleaning implements are selected from a broom head, a mop head, a scraper, a dustpan, a sponge, a squeegee, a duster, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one end of the handle comprises an extender that provides for the attachment of more than one cleaning implement. 
     
     
         9 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a wringer that removes water from a cleaning implement. 
     
     
         10 . A kit comprising:
 a handle defined by a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween;   a plurality of cleaning implements, each of which can interchangeably be releasably attached to the first or second end of the handle;   a pair of covers, each sized and shaped to fit over any of the plurality of cleaning implements;   wherein each cover comprises a first opening sized and shaped to allow the cover to slide along the length of the handle, and a second opening sized and shaped to allow the widest portion of a cleaning implement to pass therethrough.   
     
     
         11 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein the cleaning implements are selected from a broom head, a mop head, a scraper, a dustpan, a sponge, a squeegee, a duster, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         12 . A method of cleaning a surface, the method comprising:
 sliding the first cover of a cleaning device such that a first cleaning implement is exposed, wherein the cleaning device comprises:
 a handle defined by a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween; 
 a first cleaning implement positioned at the handle first end; 
 a second cleaning implement positioned at the handle second end; 
 a first cover sized and shaped to fit over the first cleaning implement; and 
 a second cover sized and shaped to fit over the second cleaning implement; 
 wherein each cover comprises a first opening sized and shaped to allow the cover to slide along the length of the handle, and a second opening sized and shaped to allow the widest portion of a first or second cleaning implement to pass therethrough; 
   using the first cleaning implement on the surface for a first cleaning purpose;   sliding the first cover over the first cleaning implement when the first cleaning purpose is completed.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 sliding the second cover of the cleaning device such that the second cleaning implement is exposed;   using the second cleaning implement on the surface for a second cleaning purpose;   sliding the second cover over the second cleaning implement when the second cleaning purpose is completed.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising positioning a cap over the second opening of the cover when the first cleaning purpose is completed. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising releasably attaching the first cleaning implement to the first end of the handle prior to using the first cleaning implements. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising removing a cap from the second end of the first cover prior to sliding the first cover. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein at least one end of the handle, at least one cleaning implement, or both comprises a collar that facilitates attachment of the cleaning implement to the handle. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the handle length is adjustable. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first cleaning implement is selected from a broom head, a mop head, a scraper, a dustpan, a sponge, a squeegee, or a duster. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the first cover comprises a wringer for removing moisture from a first cleaning implement.