Self-contained washing device

Abstract

A self-contained washing device or kit includes a main brush having a brush plate and a cleaning member, an elongate extension member that may be selectively coupled to the main brush, and a storage housing for selectively receiving the main brush and extension member. The storage housing includes a watertight construction for selectively retaining cleaning fluids such as water and detergent. The brush plate includes a handle region and an elongate lower face that is bowed toward the handle region. The brush plate is constructed of a pliable material that allows the lower face to become less bowed when pressure is placed against the lower face. An auxiliary brush may also be provided separate from the main brush that includes first and second brushes each having different preselected cleaning characteristics. The storage housing defines an overflow outlet for draining excess cleaning fluids.

1 . A kit for washing a vehicle, said kit comprising: 
 a main brush having a brush plate and a cleaning member, said brush plate having a handle region and an elongate lower face being bowed toward said handle region, said cleaning member extending from adjacent said brush plate in a direction away from said handle region, said brush plate including a first securing member;    an elongate extension member presenting opposed first and second ends, said first end defining a handle, said second end having a second securing member complementary to said first securing member for selectively securing said brush plate to said extension member; and    a storage housing dimensioned to selectively receive said main brush and said extension member therein, said storage housing being watertight to selectively retain water and detergent.    
   
   
       2 . The kit as in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said lower face of said brush plate presents opposed first and second ends being curved away from said cleaning member; and    said first securing member is adjacent said first end of said brush plate lower face or said second end of said brush plate lower face.    
   
   
       3 . The kit as in  claim 2 , wherein said brush plate is constructed of a durable and pliable material that allows said lower face to become less bowed when pressure is placed against said lower face adjacent at least one of said first and second ends of said lower face.  
   
   
       4 . The kit as in  claim 1 , wherein said handle region defines a plurality of voids dimensioned to receive a user's fingers.  
   
   
       5 . The kit as in  claim 4 , wherein an ergonomic material is placed adjacent each said void to allow a user to easily grip said brush plate adjacent said voids.  
   
   
       6 . The kit as in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 one of said first securing member and said second securing member includes a hole; and    another of said first securing member and said second securing member includes a hook complementary to said hole.    
   
   
       7 . The kit as in  claim 1 , further comprising an auxiliary brush separate from said main brush and said extension member and receivable in said storage housing, said auxiliary brush including: 
 a frame having first and second ends;    a first brush having preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said first end of said frame; and    a second brush having different preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said second end of said frame.    
   
   
       8 . The kit as in  claim 7 , wherein: 
 a handle encompasses at least a portion of said auxiliary brush frame;    said first and second ends of said auxiliary brush frame are selectively separable;    said first brush is selectively extendable from said first end of said auxiliary brush frame; and    said auxiliary brush frame is offset adjacent said second brush.    
   
   
       9 . The kit as in  claim 1 , wherein said extension member handle is configured to allow a user's hand to be generally perpendicular to a length of said extension member.  
   
   
       10 . The kit as in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said storage housing has an open face that provides access to an interior area defined by said storage housing; and    a strap may be selectively positionable across said open face to selectively secure said interior area.    
   
   
       11 . The kit as in  claim 10 , wherein: 
 said strap is a bungee strap; and    a wall adjacent said open face defines an opening dimensioned to receive a user's fingers, said opening being positioned adjacent said open face to provide an overflow outlet adjacent said open face for said water and detergent selectively contained in said interior area.    
   
   
       12 . The kit as in  claim 11 , wherein said storage housing includes a fastening member for attaching said storage housing to a wall having a complementary fastening member.  
   
   
       13 . The kit as in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said lower face of said brush plate presents opposed first and second ends being curved away from said cleaning member;    said first securing member is adjacent said first end of said brush plate lower face or said second end of said brush plate lower face;    said brush plate is constructed of a durable and pliable material that allows said lower face to become less bowed when pressure is placed against said lower face adjacent at least one of said first and second ends of said lower face;    said handle region defines a plurality of voids dimensioned to receive a user's fingers; said storage housing has an open face that provides access to an interior area defined by said storage housing; and    a strap may be selectively positionable across said open face to selectively secure said interior area.    
   
   
       14 . The kit as in  claim 13 , further comprising an auxiliary brush separate from said main brush and said extension member and receivable in said storage housing, said auxiliary brush including: 
 a frame having first and second ends;    a first brush having preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said first end of said frame;    a second brush having different preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said second end of said frame;    a handle encompassing at least a portion of said frame;    said first and second ends of said frame are selectively separable;    said first brush is selectively extendable from said first end of said frame; and    said frame is offset adjacent said second brush.    
   
   
       15 . A self-contained washing device, comprising: 
 a main brush having a brush plate and a cleaning member, said brush plate having a handle region and an elongate lower face, said lower face being between said cleaning member and said handle region, said cleaning member being biased to a concave configuration, said brush plate including a first securing member;    an elongate extension member presenting opposed first and second ends, said first end defining a handle, said second end having a second securing member complementary to said first securing member for selectively securing said brush plate to said extension member; and    a storage housing dimensioned to selectively receive said main brush and said extension member therein, said storage housing being watertight to selectively retain water and detergent.    
   
   
       16 . The self-contained washing device as in  claim 15 , wherein said brush plate is constructed of a durable and pliable material that allows said cleaning member to become less concave when pressure is placed against said lower face adjacent at least one of said first and second ends of said lower face.  
   
   
       17 . The self-contained washing device as in  claim 15 , wherein: 
 said lower face of said brush plate presents opposed first and second ends being curved away from said cleaning member;    said first securing member is adjacent said first end of said brush plate lower face or said second end of said brush plate lower face;    said handle region defines a plurality of voids dimensioned to receive a user's fingers;    said storage housing has an open face that provides access to an interior area defined by said storage housing; and    a strap may be selectively positionable across said open face to selectively secure said interior area.    
   
   
       18 . The self-contained washing device as in  claim 17 , further comprising an auxiliary brush separate from said main brush and said extension member and receivable in said storage housing, said auxiliary brush including: 
 a frame having first and second ends;    a first brush having preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said first end of said frame; and    a second brush having different preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said second end of said frame.    
   
   
       19 . The self-contained washing device as in  claim 18 , wherein: 
 a handle encompasses at least a portion of said auxiliary brush frame;    said first and second ends of said auxiliary brush frame are selectively separable;    said first brush is selectively extendable from said first end of said auxiliary brush frame;    said auxiliary brush frame is offset adjacent said second brush;    said strap is a bungee strap; and    a wall adjacent said open face defines an opening dimensioned to receive a user's fingers, said opening being positioned adjacent said open face to provide an overflow outlet adjacent said open face for said water and detergent selectively contained in said interior area.    
   
   
       20 . The self-contained washing device as in  claim 15 , further comprising an auxiliary brush separate from said main brush and said extension member and receivable in said storage housing, said auxiliary brush including: 
 a frame having first and second ends;    a first brush having preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said first end of said frame; and    a second brush having different preselected cleaning characteristics adjacent said second end of said frame.