Cleaning Mitt

Abstract

A cleaning mitt includes a body portion. The body portion comprises a proximal end, a distal end, a front surface, and a rear surface. The body portion defines an interior space to accommodate a hand of a user. The body portion further comprises a first finger portion and a second finger portion that both extend from the distal end of the body portion to form a purlicue area between the first finger portion and the second finger portion.

1 . A cleaning mitt comprising:
 a body portion;   a detergent-dispensing mechanism;   the body portion comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a front surface, and a top surface;   the body portion defining an interior space to accommodate a hand of a user;   the body portion further comprising a first finger portion and a second finger portion that both extend from the distal end of the body portion to form a purlicue area between the first finger portion and the second finger portion;   the detergent-dispensing mechanism comprising a detergent-dispensing layer, a detergent compartment, and an insert;   the detergent compartment being located within the interior space;   the detergent-dispensing mechanism further comprising a releasable closure means for selectively opening and closing the detergent compartment.   
     
     
         2 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the front surface of the body portion is provided with a first cleaning element. 
     
     
         3 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the first cleaning element comprises microfiber strands. 
     
     
         4 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the rear surface of the body portion is provided with a second cleaning element. 
     
     
         5 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the second cleaning element comprises meshing fabric. 
     
     
         6 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the body portion further comprises two opposite side surfaces, and the side surfaces are both provided with the first cleaning element. 
     
     
         7 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first finger portion has a first width, and the second finger portion has a second width, and wherein the second width is greater than the first width. 
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the detergent-dispensing layer is a foam layer. 
     
     
         10 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the detergent-dispensing mechanism is located on a center of the front surface of the body portion. 
     
     
         11 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a detergent. 
     
     
         12 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a cuff portion extending from the proximal end of the body portion. 
     
     
         13 . The cleaning mitt as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the releasable closure means is selected from a group consisting of hook and loop fasteners, zippers, buckles, snaps, buttons, and laces.