Abstract:
A cleaning apparatus disclosing embodiments wherein a covering may be affixed to an apparatus head or removable or a combination of removable and fixed covering. A portion of the apparatus is hollow and may be used as a product dispenser to retain and dispense various flowable solutions. Certain embodiments feature a scrubbing surface to aid in removing debris. Other embodiments teach a cleaning head of varying size and shape to permit navigation of small or select areas. Further embodiments disclose various cleaning, drying, and polishing surfaces such as brushes, sponges, microfiber, abrasive surfaces, melamine, and tacky surfaces. A variety of reversible and permanent affixation methods are disclosed.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application US 61/196,976, entitled “INTEGRATED GLASS AND MULTI SURFACE CLEANER, POLISHER AND METHOD OF USE” filed Oct. 21, 2008, and PCT/US09/61449 filed on Oct. 21, 2009, both of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety and made part of this specification. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to hand-held cleaning apparatus generally, and more specifically, to an integrated cleaning hand tool apparatus adapted to hold and distribute liquid and a variety of cleaning, polishing, and drying surfaces attached thereto, and methods directed toward efficient distribution of liquid product on a surface and cleaning, polishing, and drying a surface. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Cleaning apparatus and vessels of various types are known in the prior art. The most presently familiar is the reservoir bottle attached to a finger-actuated sprayer. U.S. Pat. No. 7,309,182 to McKay, discloses, in part, a substrate with outward projecting bristles, where the substrate may be mounted on a support which may carry a handle or on a media dispensing container. The handle is hollow to carry a dispensable media from a dispenser mounted on the handle, or has an open end to receive an aerosol or media dispensing container. Several embodiments disclosed by McKay teach, in part, a cylindrical brush-type apparatus having a mat or substrate that may be disposed around a support and secured. Other embodiments disclose, in part, a wipe in the form of a sheet or scrim that may be mounted over bristles. McKay is not adapted for the use of microfiber cleaning, polishing, and drying; and embodiments of McKay, thought having an embodiment featuring a tapered cross section, tend to promote surface scratching where a hinge is used to connect adjoining mat sections. Additionally, the apex McKay&#39;s tapered embodiment is aggressively pointed which offers minimal cleaning and polishing surface contact, and would lead to delicate microfiber fabric weakening and eventual tearing. Further, McKay&#39;s mat adds to manufacturing cost and complexity, and may result in instability of the cleaning/brushing surface in embodiments where, during use, bristles encounter resistance and displace the mat relative to the cleaning support. 
         [0004]    What is needed is a cleaning and polishing inventive apparatus that more fully provides bristle stability when cleaning What is further needed is an apparatus which can accommodate a variety of microfiber coverings to provide a wide range of cleaning functions. Moreover, what is further needed is an apparatus which can be adapted to a variety of cleaning, polishing, and drying surfaces located on the same cleaning tool and provide embodiments which maintain hands free from the cleaning surface when apparatus is in use. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0005]    The present inventive cleaning apparatus hand tool that permits more ergonomic use, is versatile, compact, and cost effective to manufacture and produce. Embodiments of the present invention provide a covering which may be affixed to an apparatus head, while other embodiments feature a removable covering, or a combination of removable and fixed covering. A portion of the apparatus is hollow and may be used as a product dispenser to retain and dispense various flowable solutions. Embodiments of the present invention feature a scrubbing surface to aid in removing debris. Other embodiments of the present invention teach a cleaning head of varying size and shape to permit navigation of small or select areas. Embodiments of the present invention teach a various cleaning, drying, and polishing surfaces such as brushes, sponges, microfiber, abrasive surfaces, melamine, and tacky surfaces. In some embodiments the coverings are removable, in others they are affixed. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0006]      FIG. 1  is a front and side elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus having a noodle microfiber cover. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is a front and side elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus having a microfiber cover. 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus having a brush on one surface and semi-soft abrasive sponge on the other surface. 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  is a front, side, and rear view of the present apparatus having a concentrated brush on one surface and a soft sponge on another surface of the apparatus head. 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus having a microfiber cover, and a second microfiber cover or terry cloth microfiber towel on the apparatus head. 
           [0011]      FIG. 6  is a front, side and rear elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus with a brush covering one side and a thick chamois-type surface or simple sponge covering another surface of apparatus head. 
           [0012]      FIG. 7  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus with different microfiber surfaces on portions of the apparatus head. 
           [0013]      FIG. 8  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of one embodiment of the present apparatus demonstrating a metal brush, and an abrasive surface, such as abrasive pad, cover or be affixed to a second surface. 
           [0014]      FIG. 9 . is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a felt pad covering first surface and the first side surface of the apparatus head, and a microfiber pad covering second surface and second side surface of another portion of apparatus head. 
           [0015]      FIG. 10  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a soft brush covering a first surface and semi-abrasive pad covering a second surface of the apparatus head. 
           [0016]      FIG. 11  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a reversible, machine washable, perimetrically elastacized microfiber pouch on apparatus head. 
           [0017]      FIG. 12  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating semi-abrasive or abrasive padding covering or affixed to apparatus head. 
           [0018]      FIG. 13  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention showing brush covering first surface and soft sponge covering second surface of apparatus head. 
           [0019]      FIG. 14  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a portion of apparatus head covered by brush and second portion covered by semi-abrasive pad. 
           [0020]      FIG. 15  is a front, rear, and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a stiff bristle brush cover on the first surface and abrasive pad on the second surface of the apparatus head. 
           [0021]      FIG. 16  is a front, side, and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a soft brush on the first surface and a portion of the first and second side surface and a microfiber cloth on the second surface and a portion of the first and second side surfaces of apparatus head. 
           [0022]      FIG. 17  is a front, side and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting the first surface and portion of the first and second side surfaces covered by a thick microfiber pad, and second surface and portion of first and second side surfaces are covered by a terry cloth towel material. 
           [0023]      FIG. 18  is a front, rear, and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a separated bristle brush covering first surface and a tacky pad covers second surface of apparatus head. 
           [0024]      FIG. 19  is a front, rear, and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a soft bristle brush on first and second surface of apparatus head. 
           [0025]      FIG. 20  is a front, rear and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a soft, white, haired flocked pad covering first and second surface of apparatus head. 
           [0026]      FIG. 21  is a front rear and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a soft fine brush that covers the first surface and a soft exfoliating pad that covers second surface of apparatus head. 
           [0027]      FIG. 22  is a front and side and rear elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a wet sander having removable and replaceable soft foam sandpaper that covers first and second surfaces of apparatus head. 
           [0028]      FIG. 23  is a front, rear and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a plastic or rubberized brush covering first surface, and a semi-abrasive pad covering second surface, and a portion of second side surface of apparatus head. 
           [0029]      FIG. 24  is a front, rear, and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a melamine foam covering surfaces of the apparatus head. 
           [0030]      FIG. 25  is a front, rear, and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting the apparatus head first surface covered in sandpaper and second surface covered by a polishing brush. 
           [0031]      FIG. 26  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting flared shape at the base of the apparatus head. 
           [0032]      FIG. 27  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting a non-tapered and uniform apparatus head. 
           [0033]      FIG. 28  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting shaped to have an elliptical cross-section and optional microfiber cloth covering the entire surface of apparatus head. 
           [0034]      FIG. 29  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating an alternative embodiment head shape where the lateral aspect of apparatus head is shaped to form a modest wedge and ridges are located on all sides of apparatus handle just before neck, and optional screw top. 
           [0035]      FIG. 30  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting illustrates an alternative single surface embodiment wherein head has a plurality of attachable surfaces. 
           [0036]      FIG. 31  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention depicting an alternative single surface embodiment wherein head has a plurality of attachable surfaces 
           [0037]      FIG. 32  is a front elevation view of a VELCRO attachment and embodiment flip top scrubber pad dispenser cover. 
           [0038]      FIG. 33  is a top and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating an embodiment cover. 
           [0039]      FIG. 34  is a side elevation view of an embodiment oft he present invention illustrating VELCRO attachment of cover and holding strap. 
           [0040]      FIG. 35  is a front and side elevation view and a rear perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention illustrating a square handle embodiment. 
           [0041]      FIG. 36  is a front and side elevation view of an embodiment of the present invention and a top view of an embodiment covering. 
           [0042]      FIG. 37  is a front, rear and both side elevation view of an embodiment locking dispenser. 
           [0043]      FIG. 38  is a perspective view of an embodiment locking dispenser. 
           [0044]      FIG. 39  is a perspective view of two embodiments of the present invention showing elasticized bands securing an embodiment cover. 
           [0045]      FIG. 40  is a perspective view of an embodiment showing an embodiment VELCRO attached cover with an embodiment scrubber bar and a top view of an embodiment cover. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0046]    Turning now to the illustrations,  FIG. 1  illustrates an embodiment integrated apparatus  5  as adapted for washing and waxing a vehicle. The apparatus head  10 , having an apex  12 , a base,  14 , a first surface  15  and second  20  surface, and a first  25  and second side  30  surface, is relatively wide relative to handle  33  and attaches where handle  15  narrows to form neck  35 . In a preferred embodiment, handle  15  has an internal void that serves as a reservoir for flowable cleaning, polishing and/or protecting materials such as cleaner, polisher, wax, and the like. A dispensing means such as a finger actuated pump  40  having a dispensing port  45  may be located on the end of handle  15  and fastened thereupon. In one embodiment, actuated pump  40  is integrally formed with handle and not removable. In one embodiment, pump  40  is reversibly affixed to the end of handle  15 ; pump  40  may be affixed by any known means including threadable engagement, friction fit, or notches or grooves engaging detents. Lotion and spray pumps, are well known and commonly used in the art; selection of a suitable type will be dependent on the viscosity of the flowable substance and other factors such as the anticipated required volume and desired dispersion pattern of a given product. Head  10  may be covered with a cover  50 . In one embodiment, cover  50  comprises a microfiber pouch with an elasticized perimeter capable of securing the cover snugly around head  10  approximately in the location of neck  35 . In one embodiment illustrated by  FIG. 1 , microfiber cover  50  is comprised of a noodle microfiber  57 . 
         [0047]    Turning now to  FIG. 2 , head  10  may be covered with a microfiber cover  50  that is adapted for glass cleaning, and may be reversible and machine washable. The dispensing means may be a finger actuated sprayer  42  drawing relatively low viscosity flowable material from the internal void reservoir of handle  33 . In this embodiment, said cover  60  is comprised of a microfiber pouch with an elasticized perimeter. This embodiment may be useful as a wax detailer 
         [0048]      FIG. 3  illustrates first surface  15  having bristles  65  which may be formed on a plate and adhesively attached to first surface  15  or integrally formed by extruding molten thermoplastic material as filaments. A semi-soft abrasive sponge  70  covers second surface  20 , and may be affixed by adhesive or ultrasonic welding. There are a variety of methods known in the prior art for affixing bristles to a surface and adherently affixing an element to a thermoplastic member: the present invention may be practiced by utilizing any suitable method of affixation. This embodiment may be well adapted for carpet cleaning, as well as removing material from wet surfaces such as algae and debris from shower tile, pool tile, and aquarium surfaces. 
         [0049]      FIG. 4  illustrates first surface  15  having a concentrated brush  75 , and second surface  20  having a soft sponge  80 , outdoor furniture cleaning, with high bristle density. 
         [0050]    In an embodiment illustrated by  FIGS. 5  first surface  15  has a microfiber cloth  85 , and a terry cloth microfiber towel (not shown) material affixed to second surface  20 . First  25  and second  30  side surfaces are approximately half-covered in the cloth  85 . This embodiment, having differing active microfiber surfaces on the first  25  and second  30  sides is able to negotiate relatively small spaces, contains no hard surfaces, and thus may be particularly useful for automobile detailing and wax application specifically. This embodiment may also be useful for wood cleaning, polishing, and wood rejuvenation. Head  10  having dual-microfiber surfaces becomes a more flexible and efficient cleaning and polishing instrument. 
         [0051]      FIG. 6  illustrates first surface  15 , with brush  100  covers first surface  15  and thick chamois-type surface  95  or simple sponge (not shown) covers second surface  20 . This adaptation couples absorption with scrubbing ability and is particularly useful for removal of carpet spills, stains, and spots. 
         [0052]    In  FIG. 7 , microfiber  105  is on first surface  15  and a portion of first side surface  25  a portion of second side surface  30 , and a distinct microfiber  110  or terry cloth towel material (not shown) is on second surface  20  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  side surfaces. 
         [0053]      FIG. 8  demonstrates first surface  15  covered with metal brush  115 , an abrasive surface, such as abrasive pad  120 , cover or be affixed to second surface  20  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  side surfaces. This embodiment may be useful as a heavy cleaning scouring tool for cleaning heavily soiled, non-delicate surfaces, such as a grill, oven, and the like; internal reservoir of handle  15  may be filled with a appropriate solutions such as grill cleaning solution or with sprayable cooking product designed to prevent food sticking to a grill surface. 
         [0054]    Considering now  FIG. 9 , felt pad  125  covers first surface  15  and a portion of first side surface  25  and second side surface  30 . Microfiber pad  130  covers second surface  20  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  side surfaces. In this particular embodiment, internal reservoir of handle  33  may be filled with a cleaning solution, such as a sprayable whiteboard cleaning product, and the felt pad combined with the microfiber surface permit either dry erasing or wet cleaning one apparatus. Further, side surface  25  and  30  permit more localized erasing/cleaning, and apex  135  permits precision erasing, drying, and cleaning. 
         [0055]      FIG. 10  illustrates a soft brush  140  covering first surface  15  and semi-abrasive pad  145  covering second surface  20 . One use of the particular embodiment is for removing paint, grease, driveway spots, dried latex, adhesive or other stubborn substances. Accordingly, internal void of handle  33  may be filled with a variety of stain removers, degreasers, solvents, or adhesive removers. 
         [0056]      FIG. 11  illustrates a uniform covering  50  such as a microfiber cover  150  or terry cloth on head  10 . Importantly, covering  150  may constitute a reversible, machine washable perimetrically elastacized microfiber pouch as described above. In the alternative, microfiber may be affixed directly on head  10 . This embodiment is well suited to uses where one surface is predictably needed, such as dusting delicate surfaces, stainless steel, vinyl, leather or other occasion where an exclusively fine microfiber cloth is needed. Other solutions may include water repellant adapted for application on a vehicle windshield. Appropriate substances are retained in the internal void of handle  33  and dispensed as needed either through pump  40  or sprayer  42  depending on the specific circumstances such as viscosity and volume of desired product. The contained product will be dependent on the target surface to be cleaned and may, by example only, include wax, dust remover/attractant, glass cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, computer monitor/plasma television cleaning solutions, optical lens cleaning solutions, and the like. 
         [0057]      FIG. 12  illustrates an embodiment adapted for rust removal or heavy use, including outdoor furniture cleaning Semi-abrasive or abrasive padding  155  covers or is alternatively affixed to first  15  and second  20  surface, and reservoir of handle  33  contains flowable rust removing and/or cleaning product. 
         [0058]    In  FIG. 13 , brush  160  covers first surface  15 , soft sponge  165  covers second surface  20 . This embodiment apparatus may be useful for instances where scrubbing is required with an absorbent surface, such as tile cleaning, wherein appropriate cleaning and scrubbing solution is contained in reservoir of handle  33  and dispensed by pump  40  or spray  42 . 
         [0059]      FIG. 14  first side  15  is covered by brush  170  and second side  20  covered by semi-abrasive pad  175 . This embodiment may be well adapted for cleaning pool tiles and vinyl. 
         [0060]      FIG. 15  illustrates an embodiment apparatus, wherein stiff bristle brush  180  covers first surface  15 , and abrasive pad  185  covers second surface  20 . This embodiment may be particularly useful as a heavy cleaner and rust remover. 
         [0061]      FIG. 16  first surface  15  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  side surfaces are covered by a soft brush  190 , second surface  20  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  second side surfaces are covered by a soft microfiber cloth  195 . This embodiment may be particularly useful for shining, glossing, or repairing dress or athletic shoes, wherein reservoir of handle  33  contains sprayable shoe polish, cleaner, or protectant, and may be used to apply and distribute various dye and repair products. 
         [0062]      FIG. 17  first surface  15  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  side surfaces are covered by a thick microfiber pad  200 . Second surface  20  and a portion of first  25  and second  30  side surfaces are covered by a terry cloth towel material  205 . This embodiment may be adapted for cleaning and polishing chrome, brass, or other metallic surfaces with appropriate metal cleaning, polishing material in handle  33 ′s reservoir. 
         [0063]    In  FIG. 18  a separated bristle brush  210  covering first surface  15  and tacky pad  215  covers second surface  20 .  FIG. 19  may be advantageously utilized as a pet cleaning and grooming device. Flowable cleaners, deodorizers, medicaments, fragrants, and the like may be contained in the reservoir of handle  33  and dispensed therefrom. 
         [0064]      FIG. 19  illustrates soft bristle brush  220  on first  15  and second  20  surface of head  10  which may be adapted for use as a laundry spot treatment brush. 
         [0065]    Turning now to  FIG. 20  soft, white, haired flocked pad  225  covering first  15  and second surface  20  of head  10 . In another embodiment, a flocked pad covers entire head  10 . This embodiment may be adapted to apply and distribute craft paint and glaze contained in the reservoir of handle  33 . 
         [0066]      FIG. 21  soft fine brush  230  covers first surface  15  and soft exfoliating pad  235  covers second surface  20 . Medicaments, lotions, salves, balms, or other flowable product may be contained in reservoir of handle  33  and dispensed by pump  40  or spray  42  dispenser depending on viscosity and desired volume and dispersion or dispensed product. 
         [0067]    In  FIG. 22 , a wet sander having removable and replaceable soft foam sandpaper  240  covers first  15  and second  20  surfaces of head  10 . This embodiment is useful for autobody work. 
         [0068]    In  FIG. 23 , a plastic or rubberized brush  245  covers first surface  15 , and a semi-abrasive pad  247  covers second surface  20 , and second side surface  30 . This embodiment may be well adapted for removing certain adherent matter, such as insects on a windshield. The reservoir of handle  33  may contain an automotive cleaning fluid bug and tar remover. 
         [0069]    In  FIG. 24  a melamine foam  250  may cover first  15  and second  20  surfaces of head  10  or adapted to cover head  10  entirely. 
         [0070]    In  FIG. 25  first surface  15  is covered in sandpaper  255 , and second surface  20  is covered by a polishing brush  260 . This embodiment may be well adapted to cleaning and polishing the hoofs of horses and other ungulates. 
         [0071]      FIG. 26  head  10  is shaped to be flared  265  at base  14 . This adaptation may permit head  10  to be inserted into uniformly shaped places (e.g. between window blinds, bookcases, etc.).  FIG. 27  head  10  is non-tapered and uniform and is thus able to fit in relatively tight spaces. 
         [0072]      FIG. 28  head  10  is shaped to have an elliptical cross-section and illustrates an optional microfiber cloth  270  covering the entire surface of head  10 . 
         [0073]    In  FIG. 29  illustrates an alternative embodiment head shape where the lateral aspect of head  10  is shaped to form a modest wedge. Ridges  272  are located on all sides of handle  33  just before neck to provide fraction for thumb and finger when held by user. Ridges  272  aid in providing a slip resistant grip and chiefly make contact with the user&#39;s thumb and index finger, but could aid in providing better handling when placed in contact with any surface of the user&#39;s hand. While illustrated on certain embodiments, ridges  272  can be utilized in any embodiment described in this application. Further, in one embodiment, handle  33  contains a threaded portion  274  to accommodate at cap, and the internal reservoir of handle  33  may be accessed by unscrewing top to expose liquid, solid, or semisolid contents therein. 
         [0074]      FIG. 30  illustrates an alternative single surface embodiment wherein head  11  has a plurality of attachable surfaces including a curved sponge  273 , brush  275 , concave sponge  280 , and rectangularly shaped sponge  285 .  FIG. 31  illustrates an alternative single surface embodiment wherein head  13  is angled away from the target cleaning surface. 
         [0075]      FIG. 32-34  illustrate various alternative embodiments. Pump  40  or spray  42  dispenser may be enclosed within flip top  290  covering said dispenser, having a scrubber pad  295  on its surface. In one embodiment, cover  300  may be folded over head  10  and VELCRO pad  310  (shown through cover  300 ) reversibly affixed to first  15  and second  20  surfaces—VELCRO pad  310  surface affixed on head  10  and the second VELCRO sewn into the inside portion of the microfiber cover  300  (not shown). Where VELCRO pad  310  adequately affixes microfiber cover  300  itself, no VELCRO need be attached or sewn in the inside portion of cover  300 . In one embodiment cover  300  may have a wet side  315  and dry side  320 . Pull tabs  325  are located on the terminal ends of cover  330  and assist in overcoming resistance in removing cover  300  from affixation to VELCRO pad  310 . A center fold-over zone  330 , which may be comprised of fabric, rests on the apex  12  of head  10 . Strap hook  335  attaches to loop  370  (see  FIG. 37 ) and may permit apparatus  5  to be suspended on the wall, toolbelt, or other location when not directly in use. In one embodiment, microfiber pads may be color coded to correspond the wet and dry sides. As with other embodiments of the present invention previously discussed, connecting cover  330  may be machine washable, changeable, and reversible. In some embodiments where corresponding VELCRO is not attached, cover  330  when soiled, may be inverted and used again; this provides four cleaning/drying/polishing surfaces. It should be noted that although VELCRO is used as an example of a fiber locking embodiment, any material which is flexible and permits reversible engagement between said head and said cover  300  may be utilized. 
         [0076]    Further, turning now to  FIG. 36 , scrubber  350  is mounted on connecting cover  330  which covers at least a portion of apex  12 . In may be integrated into fabric on cover  50 . Alternatively, optional scrubber bar  350  is affixed to apex  12  on head  10  pass through opening that may be located on  330  (not shown). 
         [0077]    Turning now to  FIG. 35 , an alternative embodiment squared handle  33   b  is illustrated. This embodiment may permit the apparatus to be more stably rested on certain surfaces, such as a ladder without the risk of rolling. 
         [0078]      FIG. 36  illustrates an alternative embodiment where scrubber pad  350  is mounted on the surface of cover  330 . 
         [0079]    It should be noted that the reservoir in handle  33  is refillable, and the apparatus is reusable, however, it is possible for apparatus may be made for single use purposes. It should also be noted that apparatus  5  may be made in a variety of shapes and sizes without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Handle  33  may be formed into a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate different fluids and different size hands or handholding techniques. 
         [0080]    It should be noted that the various coverings including brushes, microfiber, cloth, sponge, as well as abrasive and scouring surfaces may be formed integrally with head  10  or may be irreversibly separately affixed during product manufacture. Further, the various coverings may be reversibly attached by locking materials such as VELCRO. 
         [0081]    The composition of solution placed in handle  33  is varied and includes any material useful on a target surface of interest. Dispensing means include pump  40 , spray  42 , and in one embodiment a screwable cap (not shown) substituted for a dispensing means, permitting access material therein. 
         [0082]    Handle  33  and head  10  may be formed a single blow molded structure, or may be formed in parts and fused or affixed during manufacture in any suitable way. Apparatus  5  may be constructed of any type of suitable thermoplastic material, urethane, glass or other material. 
         [0083]    Regarding various coverings, it should be noted that the coverings such as microfiber may be of uniform dimension and thickness or non-uniform dimensions. Non-uniform coverings may permit bunching during cleaning, and in some cases this may be desirable (e.g. increased absorptive/collecting surface area). For all embodiments listed above, the coverings may be uniform or non-uniform. Further, coverings may comprised of a single material or a plurality of materials. In a specific embodiment, material covering, for example, first surface of head  10  may be formed of several adjoining layers of differing microfiber—each with its own characteristics. 
         [0084]    Several different surfaces and microfiber surfaces have been dislosed above and several exist including: terry towel, waffle weave, suede microfiber, and tight weave, no pile microfiber glass cloths as mere examples. Further, different varieties of covering including long or short nap and split strands, for increased wicking, are available and provide some following exemplar qualities including: cleaning, absorptive, abrasive, agitative, attractant, and other characteristics. Aspects of the above apparatus, including apparatus shape, coverings, composition of contained flowable material, and removable/reversibility coverings (as non-limiting examples) may be utilized and practiced with any known covering to provide a cleaning, polishing instrument adapted tailored to a specific target surface. 
         [0085]    The present invention further discloses a method of cleaning, polishing, or drying a surface of interest comprising: providing an apparatus having a head, body, first and second surface, first and second side surface, an apex and base, having a handle integrally affixed or coupled to the head, the handle having an internal void which serves as a reservoir for the storage of flowable liquid material which may be stored within the handle; a dispensing means including a pump or spray dispenser; a cleaning surface covering at least a portion of the head, and a polishing surface covering at least a portion of the head. The user selects the target surface to be cleaned or polished, orients the spray or pump dispenser oriented upright relative to the ground with the dispenser facing the target surface; actuating the dispenser resulting in flowable product deposition on the surface of interest; inverting said apparatus approximately one hundred eighty degrees such that head is upright relative to the ground and dispenser is closest to the ground; orienting the cleaning surface toward the target surface; wiping target surface with cleaning surface sufficiently to clean said surface or until product has been removed; rotating apparatus to orient polishing surface toward target surface; wiping target surface sufficiently with polishing surface until the desired polishing result is achieved, and the user desires to stop. 
         [0086]    Cover  50  may be uniform or non-uniform. Non-uniform embodiments may be formed of different qualities of microfiber, or formed of microfiber and other material, such as terry towel cloth, sponge, abrasive pad, or other surface. As illustrated above, a uniform embodiment of cover  50  may be comprised of uniform microfiber or materials such as terry cloth, sponge, brush, or abrasive pad. Further, it should be recognized that any surface of head  10  may be covered with different or same material, and it is possible to have as many as five different surfaces—which include apex  12  of head  10  having a unique surface. 
         [0087]    It should be noted that the term cover as applied herein in a general sense may refer to material placed on the surface of head  10  which is detachable. Cover may also refer to material integrally formed with head  10 , including but not limited to a brush, sponge, abrasive surface, integrally formed with or permanently affixed to said head  10 . In other embodiments, such surfaces may be mounted on one surface of a material fitted over head  10 . 
         [0088]    Turning now to illustration  FIGS. 37 and 38 , product dispensers located at the terminal aspect of handle  33 , such as pump dispenser  40  and spray dispenser  42  actuation surface  355  may be lockable to avoid inadvertent product distribution. In one embodiment, illustrated by  FIG. 37  dispenser actuating surface  355 , a portion of which may be rotated out of alignment of channel  360  to fit within a recess  365  to lock the dispenser and prevent actuation. Actuation surface  355  may be rotated back into alignment with channel  360  to permit downward movement of actuating surface  355  and product dispensing.  FIG. 36  further illustrates the locking mechanism, and illustrates 
         [0089]    Turning to  FIG. 39  in an alternative embodiment, uniform covering  368  may be a microfiber cover having a first surface and second surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and an apex surface. Cover  368  is maintained in position through use of elasticized bands  370  which stretch to accommodate cover  50  to be placed over head and secured thereto. In one embodiment bands  370  extend to the lateral aspects of cover  50 , in other embodiments, as illustrated by  FIG. 39 , elasticized bands  375  do not. One end of band  370  or  375  is attached to the surface of cover  50  resting over first surface  15 , and the second end of band  370  or  375  is attached to that portion of the cover covering second surface  20 . 
         [0090]      FIG. 40  illustrates an embodiment connected by VELCRO tabs. In this embodiment cover  380  has tabs  385  disposed around the perimeter. Said tabs  385  have engageable surfaces that readily and reversibly couple with each other to secure cover  380  around head  10 . 
         [0091]    Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications and variations can be easily made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing disclosure should be interpreted as illustrative only and is not to be interpreted in a limiting sense. It is further intended that any other embodiments of the present invention that result from any changes in application or method of use or operation, method of manufacture, shape, size, or material which are not specified within the detailed written description or illustrations contained herein yet are considered apparent or obvious to one skilled in the art are within the scope of the present invention.