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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 11, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2011
Emily W. Michaels, Greenville, SC (US);
Dominick J. Valenti, Greer, SC (US);
Diana C. Balasca, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Eduardo Torres, Boiling Springs, SC (US);
Emily W. Michaels, Greenville, SC (US);
Dominick J. Valenti, Greer, SC (US);
Diana C. Balasca, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Eduardo Torres, Boiling Springs, SC (US);
Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a cleaning device comprising a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition comprises an absorbent particulate, a binding agent, and optionally, a thickening agent. The cleaning composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a textile substrate, by applying the composition to at least one portion of the surface of the substrate or by incorporating the composition throughout the substrate. The absorbent particulate generally exhibits a high affinity for particles, color, grease, oil, and other staining materials and is a soft material which allows for gentle cleaning of most surfaces without detrimentally abrading and scratching soiled surfaces. The absorbent particulate also serves as an indicator providing a visual cue of its cleaning efficacy and may be used in either a wet or dry state.