Mop assemblies and accessories

Abstract

Mop assemblies and accessories for cleaning are provided. A mop head includes an elongated body having a length dimension that is greater than a width dimension, the elongated body having a cleaning side and an opposed backside, and a plurality of fabric ribs defining a plurality of channels therebetween, the plurality of fabric ribs extending from the cleaning side of the elongated body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mop head, comprising:
 an elongated body having a length dimension that is greater than a width dimension, the elongated body comprising a cleaning side and an opposed backside; and   a plurality of fabric ribs defining a plurality of channels therebetween, the plurality of fabric ribs extending from the cleaning side of the elongated body.   
     
     
         2 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body further comprises a layer of foam disposed between the cleaning side and the backside. 
     
     
         3 . The mop head of  claim 2 , wherein the foam comprises polyurethane, polyethylene, or sponge material. 
     
     
         4 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body further comprises a layer of fabric disposed between the cleaning side and the opposed backside. 
     
     
         5 . The mop head of  claim 4 , wherein the layer of fabric comprises polyester, nylon, or cotton. 
     
     
         6 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric ribs extend across the cleaning side substantially in the length, width, or diagonal direction. 
     
     
         7 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of channels extend across the cleaning side substantially in the length, width, or diagonal direction. 
     
     
         8 . The mop head of  claim 1 , further comprising stitching securing the plurality of fabric ribs on the cleaning side to define the plurality of channels. 
     
     
         9 . The mop head of  claim 8 , wherein the stitching comprises a series of lock stitching and a series of overlock stitching. 
     
     
         10 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric ribs are defined by a continuous fabric sheet. 
     
     
         11 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein the continuous fabric sheet comprises rayon, polyester, nylon, cotton, wool, or microfiber. 
     
     
         12 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric ribs have a height of from about 0.5 to about 10 centimeters. 
     
     
         13 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein plurality of fabric ribs have a height of from about 2.4 to about 3.6 centimeters. 
     
     
         14 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of channels have a width of from about 0.2 to about 10 centimeters. 
     
     
         15 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of channels have a width of about 2.0 to about 3.8 centimeters. 
     
     
         16 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of fabric ribs comprises an arcuate exterior defining an internal volume. 
     
     
         17 . The mop head of  claim 1 , further comprising a binding material disposed about an edge of the elongated body, the binding material coupling the cleaning side and the opposed backside. 
     
     
         18 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the mop head is configured to be launderable. 
     
     
         19 . The mop head of  claim 1 , further comprising a hang loop coupled to the elongated body. 
     
     
         20 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the mop head is selectively attachable to an attachment mechanism of a mop handle.