Kits of foam based cleaning elements

Abstract

A kit for use in cleaning is provided. The kit includes a first cleaning element that is made at least partially of foam that has a first cleaning property. A second cleaning element is also included and is made at least partially of foam and has a second cleaning property. The first and second cleaning elements are configured for cleaning a surface. A first identifying feature is present that identifies the first cleaning element as having the first cleaning property, and likewise a second identifying feature is present that identifies the second cleaning element as having the second cleaning property. The cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements are different from one another.

1 . A kit for use in cleaning, comprising: 
 a first cleaning element being made at least partially of foam, the first cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, wherein the first cleaning element is identifiable as having a first cleaning property;    a second cleaning element being made at least partially of foam, the second cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, wherein the second cleaning element is identifiable as having a second cleaning property, wherein the cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements are different; and    a body configured for holding the first cleaning element and the second cleaning element.    
   
   
       2 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements that are different are the aggressiveness of the first and second cleaning elements in cleaning a surface such that the first cleaning element is configured for cleaning more aggressively than the second cleaning element.  
   
   
       3 . The kit as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein the aggressiveness of the first and second cleaning elements is determined by the dry plastic scratch test.  
   
   
       4 . The kit as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein the aggressiveness of the first and second cleaning elements is determined by the panel test.  
   
   
       5 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a third cleaning element made at least partially of foam, the third cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, wherein the third cleaning element is identifiable as having a third cleaning property, wherein the body is configured for holding the third cleaning element.  
   
   
       6 . The kit as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the cleaning properties of the first, second and third cleaning elements that are different are the aggressiveness of the first, second and third cleaning elements in cleaning a surface such that the first cleaning element is configured for cleaning more aggressively than the second and third cleaning elements, and wherein the third cleaning element is configured for cleaning more aggressively than the second cleaning element.  
   
   
       7 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements that are different are the cleaning state of the first and second cleaning elements in cleaning a surface such that the first cleaning element is configured for cleaning in a wet state and the second cleaning element is configured for cleaning in a dry state.  
   
   
       8 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the first cleaning element is a cleaning wipe; and    the second cleaning element is a cleaning block.    
   
   
       9 . The kit as set forth in  claim 8 , wherein: 
 the cleaning wipe comprising a melamine-based foam configured for contacting and cleaning a surface to be cleaned and a web attached to the melamine-based foam; and    the cleaning block is a block of melamine-based foam.    
   
   
       10 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising indicia for identifying the cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements, wherein the indicia is selected from the group consisting of embossments on the first and second cleaning elements, embossments on the body, labels on the first and second cleaning elements, and labels on the body.  
   
   
       11 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the first and second cleaning properties are identifiable by a feature of the first and second cleaning elements selected from the group consisting of the color of the first and second cleaning elements, the size of the first and second cleaning elements, the shape of the first and second cleaning elements, the thickness of the first and second cleaning elements, and the tactile characteristics of the first and second cleaning elements.  
   
   
       12 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising graphical symbols for identifying the cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements.  
   
   
       13 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a cleaning component held by the body, wherein the cleaning component is selected from the group consisting of a gripping element configured to hold the first and second cleaning elements, an abrasive pad, steel wool, a spray bottle holding a cleaning agent, a spray bottle holding a lotus-effect agent, plastic gloves, a plastic bag, a motorized gripping element configured to hold the first and second cleaning elements and provide vibration thereto, a cleaning fabric made of microfibers, a sponge, and a composite web.  
   
   
       14 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements has a functional member selected from the group consisting of a cleaning agent, a bleaching agent, an abrasive compound, a detergent, an odor releasing agent, a skin wellness agent, an odor control agent, a biosensing agent, a heat generation agent, an antimicrobial agent, a natural plant based extract or compound, and a foam generating agent.  
   
   
       15 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements has a visual indicating portion that is of a different color than the rest of the first and second cleaning element in order to indicate wear on the cleaning element.  
   
   
       16 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements is partially made of foam that is a melamine-based foam.  
   
   
       17 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements is a molded three-dimensional foam pad.  
   
   
       18 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the body defines a first compartment into which the first cleaning element is located, and wherein the body defines a second compartment into which the second cleaning element is located.  
   
   
       19 . The kit as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the foam of the first cleaning element and the foam of the second cleaning element have a different chemical or physical property that is selected from the group consisting of density, pore size, chemical composition, and the presence of filler materials.  
   
   
       20 . A kit for use in cleaning, comprising: 
 a first cleaning element made at least partially of foam, the first cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, the first cleaning element having a first cleaning property;    a first identifying feature that identifies the first cleaning element as having the first cleaning property;    a second cleaning element made at least partially of foam, the second cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, the second cleaning element having a second cleaning property; and    a second identifying feature that identifies the second cleaning element as having the second cleaning property;    wherein the cleaning properties of the first and second cleaning elements are different from one another.    
   
   
       21 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein the first cleaning property is a higher cleaning aggressiveness and the second cleaning property is a lower cleaning aggressiveness.  
   
   
       22 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein the first cleaning property is a wet cleaning ability and the second cleaning property is a dry cleaning ability.  
   
   
       23 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , further comprising: 
 a third cleaning element made at least partially of foam, the third cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, the third cleaning element having a third cleaning property; and    a third identifying feature that identifies the third cleaning element as having the third cleaning property;    wherein the third cleaning property is different than the first and second cleaning properties.    
   
   
       24 . The kit as set forth in  claim 23 , wherein the first cleaning property is a higher cleaning aggressiveness and the second cleaning property is a lower cleaning aggressiveness and the third cleaning property is an intermediate cleaning aggressiveness.  
   
   
       25 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein: 
 the first cleaning element comprising a melamine-based foam configured for contacting and cleaning a surface to be cleaned and a web attached to the melamine-based foam; and    the second cleaning element is a block of melamine-based foam.    
   
   
       26 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein: 
 the first identifying feature is an embossment on the first cleaning element; and    the second identifying feature is an embossment on the second cleaning element.    
   
   
       27 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein: 
 the first identifying feature is a label on the first cleaning element; and    the second identifying feature is a label on the second cleaning element.    
   
   
       28 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein the first and second identifying features are selected from the group consisting of the color of the first and second cleaning elements, the size of the first and second cleaning elements, the shape of the first and second cleaning elements, the thickness of the first and second cleaning elements, and the tactile characteristics of the first and second cleaning elements.  
   
   
       29 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein the first and second identifying features are graphical symbols.  
   
   
       30 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , further comprising a body configured for holding the first cleaning element and the second cleaning element.  
   
   
       31 . The kit as set forth in  claim 30 , further comprising a cleaning component held by the body, wherein the cleaning component is selected from the group consisting of a gripping element configured to hold the first and second cleaning elements, an abrasive pad, steel wool, a spray bottle holding a cleaning agent, a spray bottle holding a lotus-effect agent, plastic gloves, a plastic bag, a motorized gripping element configured to hold the first and second cleaning elements and provide vibration thereto, a cleaning fabric made of microfibers, a sponge, and a composite web.  
   
   
       32 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements has a functional member selected from the group consisting of a cleaning agent, a bleaching agent, an abrasive compound, a detergent, an odor releasing agent, a skin wellness agent, an odor control agent, a biosensing agent, a heat generation agent, an antimicrobial agent, a natural plant based extract or compounds, and a foam generating agent.  
   
   
       33 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements has a visual indicating portion that is of a different color than the rest of the first and second cleaning element in order to indicate wear on the cleaning element.  
   
   
       34 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements is partially made of foam that is a melamine-based foam.  
   
   
       35 . The kit as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first and second cleaning elements is a molded three-dimensional foam pad.  
   
   
       36 . A kit for use in cleaning, comprising: 
 a first cleaning element being a block of melamine-based foam, the first cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, wherein the first cleaning element has a particular level of cleaning aggressiveness;    a second cleaning element being a block of melamine-based foam, the second cleaning element configured for cleaning a surface, wherein the second cleaning element has a particular level of cleaning aggressiveness that is less than that of the first cleaning element;    a body configured for holding the first cleaning element and the second cleaning element;    a first identifying indicia located on the body, the first identifying indicia identifying the cleaning aggressiveness of the first cleaning element; and    a second identifying indicia located on the body, the second identifying indicia identifying the cleaning aggressiveness of the second cleaning element.