US3619251A - Cleaning and polishing cloth and method of making it - Google Patents
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- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 15
- 238000005498 polishing Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 12
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 title claims description 6
- 229920000742 Cotton Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 12
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- 238000005406 washing Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Benzene Chemical compound C1=CC=CC=C1 UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 12
- UFWIBTONFRDIAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Naphthalene Chemical compound C1=CC=CC2=CC=CC=C21 UFWIBTONFRDIAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 10
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- NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfur Chemical compound [S] NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 125000003118 aryl group Chemical group 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000012188 paraffin wax Substances 0.000 claims description 4
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
- C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
- C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
- C11D17/04—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
- C11D17/049—Cleaning or scouring pads; Wipes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
- A47L13/16—Cloths; Pads; Sponges
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- a cleaning and polishing cloth consists of a cotton fabric impregnated with mineral spirits. It is made by washing and drying a piece of cotton material, immersing it into a bath of mineral spirits, then wringing it and then allowing it to dry for a period of about 5 to 7 days. The finished cloth may be sprayed with perfume, if desired. It can be used most effectively for cleaning and polishing all types of articles, as well as a floor mop and a blackboard wiper.
- This invention relates to a cleaning and polishing cloth and a method of making it.
- An object of the present invention is the provision of a cloth of this type which is most inexpensive to manufacture and which is most efiective for industrial as well as domestic uses, namely, for cleaning and polishing a variety of articles, including its use as a floor mop and a blackboard wiper.
- the basic feature of the present invention consists in that the piece of cotton fabric is impregnated with mineral spirits.
- mineral spirits defines a preparation which is well known and is sold to the general public. It consists of a specific mixture of the following specific ingredients:
- the process of the present invention consists essentially in that a cotton fabric is cut to pieces of desired size which are then washed and dried, passed through a bath of mineral spirits, then squeezed and finally allowed to dry for a lengthy time period of about 5 to 7 days.
- the cleaning cloths are then ready for use. However, since they have a slight odor to which some users might object, it is advisable to spray them with any suitable perfume.
- EXAMPLE A length of cotton fabric is cut into pieces of suitable size. Pieces measuring 12 inches by 9 inches may be used, since this size was found to be most satisfactory. However, obviously, pieces of a large variety of sizes can be used. The pieces are preferably provided with sewn edges. The completed pieces are washed in a suitable washing machine and then dried. it is advisable to use any suitable fluffy compound during the washing to make the pieces soft.
- the pieces are immersed into a bath of mineral spirits and allowed to stay there until fully impregnated. Then they are removed from the bath and passed through a squeezing apparatus, such as a wash-ringer.
- the squeezed out pieces are allowed to dry in open air, for example, by being hung on a wash line. The drying period amounts to about 5 to 7 days.
- the amount of mineral spirits consumed during the process depends obviously upon the amount of treated pieces of fabric. It was determined from practical experience that when 33 pieces of the described size were treated jointly in 1 quart of mineral spirits, the consumption of mineral spirits amounted to only 4 percent.
- Cloths made in accordance with this process were found to be of outstanding quality. They can be used in homes for cleaning and polishing all kinds of household articles, including silverware, tableware, china, ornamental articles and furniture. Cloths of larger size can be used as floor mops. ln schools, they can be used for cleaning blackboards. ln industrial works, they can be used for cleaning various industrial equipment. A further advantage of these cloths is that they can be guided over hot surfaces without burning or being damaged.
- paraffin C,,H,.,, 43% aromatic (benzene C,,H,,) [5.9% sulfur 0. l 1
- naphthalene (tar camphor C ,H,,) 4!; paraffin (C H 43% aromatic (benzene C,,H,,) 15.9% sulfur 0.1%
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Abstract
A cleaning and polishing cloth consists of a cotton fabric impregnated with mineral spirits. It is made by washing and drying a piece of cotton material, immersing it into a bath of mineral spirits, then wringing it and then allowing it to dry for a period of about 5 to 7 days. The finished cloth may be sprayed with perfume, if desired. It can be used most effectively for cleaning and polishing all types of articles, as well as a floor mop and a blackboard wiper.
Description
United States Patent [72] Inventor Norman S. Stiles, Sr.
2069 Meadow View Road, Westfield, NJ. 7090 [21] Appl. No. 834,191
[22] Filed May 22, 1969 [45] Patented Nov. 9, 1971 [54] CLEANING AND POLISHING CLOTH AND METHOD OF MAKING IT 4 Claims, No Drawings [52] U.S. Cl 117/56, 117/62, 117/143 R, 117/168, 15/104.93, 252/91 [51 Int. Cl A471 13/00, B44d l/092 [50] Field ofSearch 15/104.93,
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 273,946 3/ 1883 Buczkowski 252/91 952,868 3/1910 Berlik 15/104.93
Warth, Albin 11., The Chemistry & Technology of Waxes, pp. 351-353, pub. July 18, 1956. TP 670 W251956 C4 Primary Examiner-William D. Martin Assistant Examiner-M. R. Lusignan Attorney-Richards & Geier ABSTRACT: A cleaning and polishing cloth consists of a cotton fabric impregnated with mineral spirits. It is made by washing and drying a piece of cotton material, immersing it into a bath of mineral spirits, then wringing it and then allowing it to dry for a period of about 5 to 7 days. The finished cloth may be sprayed with perfume, if desired. It can be used most effectively for cleaning and polishing all types of articles, as well as a floor mop and a blackboard wiper.
CLEANING AND POLISHING CLOTH AND METHOD OF MAKING IT This invention relates to a cleaning and polishing cloth and a method of making it.
An object of the present invention is the provision of a cloth of this type which is most inexpensive to manufacture and which is most efiective for industrial as well as domestic uses, namely, for cleaning and polishing a variety of articles, including its use as a floor mop and a blackboard wiper.
Other objects of the present invention will become apparent in the course of the following specification.
ln accomplishing the objectives of the present invention it was found that a pure cotton fabric must be used. However,
the type and the texture of the cotton fabric were found to be immaterial for the purposes of the present invention, in fact the least expensive cotton fabrics were found to provide the best results.
The basic feature of the present invention consists in that the piece of cotton fabric is impregnated with mineral spirits. The term mineral spirits defines a preparation which is well known and is sold to the general public. It consists of a specific mixture of the following specific ingredients:
Naphthalene (tar camphcr, C H
41% Paraffin c,,H,,-, 43% Aromatic benzene (C H 15.9% Sulfur 0. I
The process of the present invention consists essentially in that a cotton fabric is cut to pieces of desired size which are then washed and dried, passed through a bath of mineral spirits, then squeezed and finally allowed to dry for a lengthy time period of about 5 to 7 days. The cleaning cloths are then ready for use. However, since they have a slight odor to which some users might object, it is advisable to spray them with any suitable perfume.
The following example is given by way of exemplification only:
EXAMPLE A length of cotton fabric is cut into pieces of suitable size. Pieces measuring 12 inches by 9 inches may be used, since this size was found to be most satisfactory. However, obviously, pieces of a large variety of sizes can be used. The pieces are preferably provided with sewn edges. The completed pieces are washed in a suitable washing machine and then dried. it is advisable to use any suitable fluffy compound during the washing to make the pieces soft.
Then the pieces are immersed into a bath of mineral spirits and allowed to stay there until fully impregnated. Then they are removed from the bath and passed through a squeezing apparatus, such as a wash-ringer. The squeezed out pieces are allowed to dry in open air, for example, by being hung on a wash line. The drying period amounts to about 5 to 7 days.
The amount of mineral spirits consumed during the process depends obviously upon the amount of treated pieces of fabric. it was determined from practical experience that when 33 pieces of the described size were treated jointly in 1 quart of mineral spirits, the consumption of mineral spirits amounted to only 4 percent.
After the cloths are dried, they are ready for use. However, since they do have a certain odor which may be found unpleasant by some users, it is advisable to spray them with any suitable perfume and pack them in cellophane bags.
Cloths made in accordance with this process were found to be of outstanding quality. They can be used in homes for cleaning and polishing all kinds of household articles, including silverware, tableware, china, ornamental articles and furniture. Cloths of larger size can be used as floor mops. ln schools, they can be used for cleaning blackboards. ln industrial works, they can be used for cleaning various industrial equipment. A further advantage of these cloths is that they can be guided over hot surfaces without burning or being damaged.
1 claim: l. A cleaning and polishing cloth consisting of a piece of cut and dry cotton fabric impregnated with a preparation consisting of naphthalene (tar camphor C H,.)
paraffin (C,,H,.,,) 43% aromatic (benzene C,,H,,) [5.9% sulfur 0. l 1
naphthalene (tar camphor C ,H,,) 4!; paraffin (C H 43% aromatic (benzene C,,H,,) 15.9% sulfur 0.1%
squeezing the impregnated fabric and then drying the squeezed fabric.
4. A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein the dried fabric is sprayed with perfume.
Claims (3)
- 2. A cloth in accordance with claim 1, wherein said piece has sewn edges.
- 3. A method of making a cleaning and polishing cloth, comprising providing a cut piece of cotton fabric, washing the fabric, drying the fabric, impregnating the fabric with a preparation consisting of naphthalene (tar camphor C10H8) 41% paraffin (CnH2n 2) 43% aromatic (benzene C6H6) 15.9% sulphur 0.1% squeezing the impregnated fabric and then drying the squeezed fabric.
- 4. A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein the dried fabric is sprayed with perfume.
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| US5683971A (en) * | 1993-03-18 | 1997-11-04 | Dymon, Inc. | Abrasive hand cleaning article incorporating waterless hand cleanser |
| US5817585A (en) * | 1996-09-24 | 1998-10-06 | Dymon, Inc. | Paint and stain remover in an abrasive applicator for hard surfaces |
| US5962001A (en) * | 1997-11-03 | 1999-10-05 | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Disinfecting and sanitizing article |
| US6251808B1 (en) | 1997-10-22 | 2001-06-26 | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Metal and fiberglass cleaning and polishing article |
| US20010051479A1 (en) * | 1997-05-23 | 2001-12-13 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Novel three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets |
| EP1147734A3 (en) * | 1997-05-23 | 2001-12-19 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Perfumed cleaning sheets |
| WO2002083834A1 (en) * | 2001-04-12 | 2002-10-24 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Cleaning sheets having long-lasting perfume odor |
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| US5683971A (en) * | 1993-03-18 | 1997-11-04 | Dymon, Inc. | Abrasive hand cleaning article incorporating waterless hand cleanser |
| US6503136B1 (en) | 1996-09-24 | 2003-01-07 | Dymon, Inc. | All purpose cleaner and polish in abrasive applicator |
| US5817585A (en) * | 1996-09-24 | 1998-10-06 | Dymon, Inc. | Paint and stain remover in an abrasive applicator for hard surfaces |
| US5941378A (en) * | 1996-09-24 | 1999-08-24 | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Paint and stain remover in an abrasive applicator for hard surfaces |
| US20050003156A1 (en) * | 1997-05-23 | 2005-01-06 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Novel three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets |
| US8999489B2 (en) | 1997-05-23 | 2015-04-07 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Packages containing sheets |
| EP1147734A3 (en) * | 1997-05-23 | 2001-12-19 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Perfumed cleaning sheets |
| US9040146B2 (en) | 1997-05-23 | 2015-05-26 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Three-dimensional materials |
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