Abstract:
A disposable cleaning pad having a grout cleaning brush includes a bristle attachment for use with a disposable pad. The bristle attachment is molded into a rectangular base piece forming a stand-alone removable brush that can be removably attached to a disposable pad. A top rectangular piece of similar dimensions to the base is connected to the end portion of the base by way of a hinge. The ends opposite the hinge have mating clasps that allow for the brush assembly to be securely yet removably fastened to an existing cleaning pad which is then mounted in the normal manner to the cleaning system. The brush assembly enjoys a longer life than that expected from a disposable cleaning pad thus the brush assembly may be reused many times before it needs to be replaced.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/318,009 entitled “Tile Cleaning Pads and Tools” filed on Apr. 4, 2016, and currently co-pending. 
     
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for simultaneously cleaning multiple leveled surfaces. More particularly, though not exclusively, the present invention relates to an apparatus for simultaneously cleaning tile and the lower leveled grout. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    The use of tile and stone floors is increasing, especially in upscale homes. The need to frequently clean the grout in between the tiles and stone is a well-known problem without any current satisfactory solution that allows for the grout to be cleaned simultaneously with the tile or stone. Without a satisfactory solution, the cleaning effort usually consists of a first process to clean the grout followed by a second process to clean the tile or stone. 
         [0004]    The grout between tile and stone flooring is known for being difficult to clean. Some areas of grout become noticeably dirty over time due to the presence of foot traffic, food and drink spills, and pets, which can result in the accumulation of unsightly dirt and buildup. If dirt and buildup is allowed to remain on the grout for an extended period of time, the grout can become dull or stained. This effect can be compounded when unsightly areas of grout are in close proximity to areas of cleaner grout. This causes the unsightly grout to stand out even more. 
         [0005]    Typical floor cleaning routines usually include sweeping, using a damp sponge mop, or using a cleaning agent in conjunction with a sponge mop or scrub brush. Several products have been introduced into the market that aid in the cleaning of the, stone, or wood flooring. The more common ones consist of simple brushes connected to various handle configurations, custom made systems for specific the designs, as well as hand held devices which are generally very labor intensive to use. These hand held devices require the user to maintain a kneeling position that becomes uncomfortable in a short period of time and results in undue stress on the users back, muscles, and joints. 
         [0006]    In light of the above, there is currently a need for a low cost, easy to use brush and pad system to simultaneously clean extensive flooring areas where grout also needs cleaning. There is also a need for a device that is able to easily convert from a grout cleaning system to a floor cleaning system. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The present invention is a multiple leveled surface cleaning system including pads and tools. The brush and cleaning surface combination attached to the cleaning head allows the cleaning head to simultaneously clean multiple leveled surfaces. As the cleaning surface contacts and cleans a first surface, the brush extends to a depth deeper than the cleaning surface to reach the lower leveled surface, such as when cleaning tile and grout. While cleaning, the cleaning surface contacts and cleans the tiles and the brush extends to the lower depth of the grout to enable simultaneous cleaning. By being able to simultaneously clean the tile and grout, the work is cut in half. Additionally, grout is laid in between the file at a lower depth and is difficult to clean. Typically, cleaning pads have a single flat surface which does not allow the cleaning of the grout between the tiles as it lies beneath the surface of the tiles. 
         [0008]    In a preferred embodiment the multiple leveled surface cleaning system includes a cleaning head with attached handle, a removable brush and removable cleaning pad with a cleaning surface. The handle is attached to the cleaning head to allow articulation of the cleaning head relative to the handle. This allows the cleaning head to contact the floor as a user brushes the cleaning head against a surface to be cleaned. The articulation also allows the cleaning head to get into hard to reach places such as under tables, cabinets, and in various openings. 
         [0009]    In the preferred embodiment, the removable brush and the removable cleaning pad are independently attached to the cleaning head. This allows the cleaning pad to be replaced without the need to replace the brush. The removable brush is designed for heavy duty scrubbing and thus has a longer life expectancy than the cleaning pad, and as a result the brush can be reused multiple times before replacement. Further, there may be different types of leveled surfaces which require different cleaning pads and cleaning brushes. The removability allows the removable brush and cleaning pad to be interchanged to meet all types of surfaces requirements. This allows the multiple leveled surface cleaning system to clean all types of multi-leveled surfaces. 
         [0010]    In an alternative embodiment, the multiple leveled surface cleaning system includes a handle attachment with attached handle and a removable cleaning pad with brush. The handle is attached to the handle attachment to allow articulation of the cleaning head relative to the handle. The handle attachment is removably attached to cleaning pad with brush. The cleaning pad with brush has a rigid backing in which a brush is attached approximately in the middle of the rigid backing with a cleaning surface on either side of the brush. The rigid backing provides the structural support required to clean multi-leveled surfaces simultaneously as a user brushes the cleaning head back and forth against the surfaces. 
         [0011]    In another alternative embodiment, a cleaning pad with brush takes advantage of currently existing floor cleaning systems, which are generally available in local grocery and hardware stores. Such systems available today are Clorox&#39;s ReadyMop system, Rubbermaid&#39;s Reveal system, and Procter &amp; Gamble&#39;s Swiffer Sweeper. Some of these systems use a disposable pad that can be replaced when it becomes heavily soiled while others use reusable pads that need to be washed when they become soiled. In the alternative embodiment, the cleaning pad with brush includes a brush that is removably attached in a disposable cleaning pad. This design allows for the user to apply the cleaning pad and brush combination of the present invention to a floor cleaning system to clean the floor grout and tile, and then remove the remove the brush from the cleaning pad when to clean areas where the grout does not need brush level cleaning or other non-grout floor areas. 
         [0012]    In another alternative embodiment of the present invention, an alternative cleaning brush is configured to attached with any currently existing floor cleaning systems with a disposable pad. The cleaning brush is molded into a rectangular base piece forming a stand-alone, removable brush that can be removably attached to any preexisting floor cleaning system having a disposable cleaning pad. The cleaning brush is placed over the disposable cleaning pad and provides the ability to clean a different leveled surface than the disposable cleaning pad. In another alternative embodiment, the cleaning brush is molded into a rectangular base piece forming a stand-alone, removable brush that can be removably attached directly to any disposable pad for use in preexisting floor cleaning systems. 
         [0013]    Further, in another alternative embodiment, a tile and grout cleaning pad having a cleaning pad and integrated cleaning brush is made to be used with preexisting cleaning systems. The tile and grout cleaning pad attaches directly to existing cleaning systems. 
         [0014]    The present invention is especially suited to undertake extensive grout and floor cleaning tasks. It has the capacity to allow the grout cleaning brush and pad to be used for extensive periods of time without having to rinse and clean it. It provides for the user to clean grout without having to kneel for extended periods of time. Also, it has the advantage of being able to easily convert from a grout and the cleaner to a floor cleaner. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0015]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system with removable brush and removable cleaning pad attached to a cleaning head with articulable handle; 
           [0016]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the cleaning head with handle removed, and having the removable brush and removable cleaning pad attached; 
           [0017]      FIG. 3  is a side elevation view of the cleaning head with handle removed, and having the removable brush and removable cleaning pad attached; 
           [0018]      FIG. 4  is a bottom plan view of the cleaning head with handle removed, and having the removable brush and removable cleaning pad attached; 
           [0019]      FIG. 5  is a top plan view of the cleaning head with handle removed, and having the removable brush and removable cleaning pad attached; 
           [0020]      FIG. 6  is an exploded view of the cleaning head the removable brush and removable cleaning pad; 
           [0021]      FIG. 7  is a front elevation view of the removable cleaning brush; 
           [0022]      FIG. 8  is a side elevation view of the removable cleaning brush; 
           [0023]      FIG. 9  is a top plan view of the removable cleaning brush; 
           [0024]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the cleaning head having a removable brush and a removable pad attached; 
           [0025]      FIG. 11  is a front elevation view of the cleaning head having a removable brush and a removable pad attached; 
           [0026]      FIG. 12  is a top plan view cleaning head having a removable brush and a removable pad attached; 
           [0027]      FIG. 13  is a bottom plan view of the cleaning head having a removable brush and a removable pad attached; 
           [0028]      FIG. 14  is a front elevation view of the removable brush having a base formed as a wedge insert with bristles extending from the base; 
           [0029]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the removable brush; 
           [0030]      FIG. 16  is a side elevation view of the removable brush; 
           [0031]      FIG. 17  is a top plan view of the removable brush; 
           [0032]      FIG. 18  is a bottom plan view of the removable brush; 
           [0033]      FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the cleaning head including the base formed with an insert receiver and a plurality of loop receivers; 
           [0034]      FIG. 20  is a front elevation view of the cleaning head; 
           [0035]      FIG. 21  is a bottom plan view of the cleaning head; 
           [0036]      FIG. 22  is a perspective view of the removable cleaning pad having a general H shape having a base with four extending legs, the base formed with shaping indents and each leg having hooks; 
           [0037]      FIG. 23  is a bottom plan view of the cleaning pad; 
           [0038]      FIG. 24  is a top plan view of the cleaning pad; 
           [0039]      FIG. 25  is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the cleaning head having a removable brush and a removable pad attached showing the base of the cleaning pad configured to receive the removable brush and the cleaning head configured to receive both the cleaning pad and brush combination; 
           [0040]      FIG. 26  is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the cleaning head with a removable brush attached to the cleaning head using magnets and the cleaning pad attached to the cleaning head using grips; 
           [0041]      FIG. 27  is a front elevation view of the alternative embodiment of the cleaning head; 
           [0042]      FIGS. 28-31  show the removable brush having a base with bristles protruding from a face with a plurality of magnets formed into base, opposite of the bristles; 
           [0043]      FIG. 32  is a bottom plan view of the alternative embodiment he cleaning head; 
           [0044]      FIG. 33  is a bottom perspective view of the cleaning head formed with a receiver having a plurality of magnets, the receiver formed to receive the removable magnet; 
           [0045]      FIG. 34  is a side elevation view of the cleaning head; 
           [0046]      FIG. 35  is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning head showing the receiver of the cleaning head formed with a plurality of magnets; 
           [0047]      FIG. 36  is a perspective view of the cleaning pad; 
           [0048]      FIG. 37  is a bottom plan view of the cleaning pad; 
           [0049]      FIG. 38  is an exploded view of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0050]      FIGS. 39-42  show an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0051]      FIGS. 43-44  show the cleaning head of the alternative of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIGS. 38-41 ; 
           [0052]      FIGS. 45-46  show the cleaning pad of he of the tile and grout cleaning system  FIGS. 39-42 ; 
           [0053]      FIG. 47  shows the cleaning head of the alternative of the tile and grout cleaning system  FIGS. 39-42 ; 
           [0054]      FIG. 49  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0055]      FIG. 50  is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 49 ; 
           [0056]      FIGS. 51-54  show the handle attachment of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 48 ; 
           [0057]      FIGS. 55-57  show the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 48 ; 
           [0058]      FIG. 58  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0059]      FIGS. 59-62  show the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 58 ; 
           [0060]      FIGS. 63-64  show an alternative embodiment of the handle attachment of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 58 ; 
           [0061]      FIG. 65  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0062]      FIGS. 66-67  show the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 64 ; 
           [0063]      FIG. 68  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0064]      FIGS. 69-70  show the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 67 ; 
           [0065]      FIG. 71  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0066]      FIG. 72  is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 71 ; 
           [0067]      FIGS. 73-76  show the cleaning head of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 71 ; 
           [0068]      FIGS. 77-80  show the cleaning brush of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 71 ; 
           [0069]      FIG. 81  show the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 71 ; 
           [0070]      FIG. 82  shows an alternative embodiment of a cleaning pad with brush to clean multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously; 
           [0071]      FIGS. 83-85  show several view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 82 ; 
           [0072]      FIG. 86  shows the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 82 ; 
           [0073]      FIGS. 87-89  show the cleaning brush of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 82 ; 
           [0074]      FIG. 90  show an alternative embodiment of an attachable cleaning brush; 
           [0075]      FIGS. 91-96  show various view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 90 ; 
           [0076]      FIG. 97  shows an alternative embodiment of an attachable cleaning brush; 
           [0077]      FIGS. 98-103  show various view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 97 ; 
           [0078]      FIG. 104  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0079]      FIG. 105-106  show various views of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 104 ; 
           [0080]      FIG. 107  is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 104 ; 
           [0081]      FIG. 108  shows an alternative embodiment of the attachable brush; 
           [0082]      FIGS. 109-112  show various views of the attachable brush of  FIG. 108 ; 
           [0083]      FIGS. 113-117  show various views of an alternative embodiment of the attachable brush; 
           [0084]      FIG. 118  is shows an alternative embodiment of the attachable brush; 
           [0085]      FIGS. 119-123  show various views of the attachable brush of  FIG. 118 ; 
           [0086]      FIG. 124  shows an exploded view of alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0087]      FIGS. 125 and 126  show a perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 124 ; 
           [0088]      FIGS. 127-130  show the cleaning brush of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 124 ; 
           [0089]      FIG. 131  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0090]      FIG. 132  is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 131 ; 
           [0091]      FIGS. 133-136  show the cleaning brush of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 131 ; 
           [0092]      FIG. 142  shows an alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system; 
           [0093]      FIG. 143  is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 142 ; 
           [0094]      FIGS. 144-148  show the cleaning pad of the alternative embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system of  FIG. 142 ; 
           [0095]      FIG. 149  is an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad; 
           [0096]      FIGS. 150-152  show various views of the cleaning pad of  FIG. 149 ; 
           [0097]      FIG. 153  is an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad; 
           [0098]      FIG. 154  is an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad; 
           [0099]      FIGS. 155-157  show various views of the cleaning pad of  FIG. 154 ; 
           [0100]      FIG. 158  shows an alternative embodiment of the attachable cleaning brush; and 
           [0101]      FIGS. 159-162  show various views of the cleaning brush of  FIG. 158 , 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0102]    Referring initially to  FIG. 1 , in conjunction with  FIGS. 2-6 , a preferred embodiment of the tile and grout cleaning system  100  with removable brush  140  and removable cleaning pad  130  attached to a cleaning head  120  with articulable handle  110  is shown. The articulable handle  110  includes a shaft  112  with a joint coupling  114  attached at one end and a handle grip  113  attached at the opposite end. The joint coupling  114  is attached to another joint coupling  116  by a pin  118 . The joint coupling  116  is further rotatably attached to the handle mounts  122  of the cleaning head  120 . The joint couplings  114  and  116  allow the handle  110  to articulate relative to the cleaning head  120  in multiple directions. 
         [0103]    The cleaning head  120  is generally rectangular shaped having six faces: a top, a bottom, a right, a left, a front, and a back. Formed onto the top face of the cleaning head  120  are handle mounts  122  and grippers  124 . A plurality of grippers  124  are formed in the top face of the cleaning head  120  to provide a gripping surface for the cleaning pad  130 . The cleaning pad  130  is forced into the grippers  124  and the grippers  124  hold the cleaning pads in place. Formed approximately in the middle of the cleaning head  120  are mounting holes  126 , shown in dashed lines in  FIG. 3 , extending through the cleaning head  120  from the bottom to the top. 
         [0104]    The cleaning pad  130  includes a backing  134  having a cleaning surface  132  configured to clean various types of surfaces. Cleaning surface  132  may be made of a soft material to clean delicate surfaces or made of harder materials to clean durable surfaces. Backing  134  provides structural support to the cleaning surface  132  to provide durability to the cleaning surface  132  as well as attachment points to attach to grippers  124  of the cleaning head  120 . Located approximately at the midline of the cleaning pad  130  is a plurality of holes  136 . 
         [0105]    The removable brush  140  includes a generally rectangular body with bristles  142  attached to and protruding from one end and a plurality of fasteners  144  protruding from the opposite end. As shown in  FIGS. 7-9 , the fastener  144  has the general shape of a hemisphere split into four equal sections. Between each section is a gap, which when the four equal sections are compressed together form a smaller diameter circle. The smaller diameter circle allows the fasteners  144  to pass through the holes  136  of the removable pad  130  and the mounting holes  126  of the cleaning head  120 . The fasteners  144  also include a spacer/pin  146  with a length to provide adequate clearance for the insertion of the fastener  144  all the way through the holes  136  of the removable pad  130  and the mounting holes  126  of the cleaning head  120 . To remove the removable brush  140 , the fasteners  144  are compressed and pushed out of the holes  136  of the removable pad  130  and the mounting holes  126  of the cleaning head  120 . It is contemplated that other shapes may be utilized for the fastener  144  such as a cone, a square or a rectangle. 
         [0106]    Referring back to  FIG. 6 , the exploded view of tile and grout cleaning system  100  with removable brush  140  and removable cleaning pad  130  attached to a cleaning head  120  with articulable handle  110  is shown. The cleaning pad  130  is placed between the removable cleaning brush  140  cleaning head  120 . The cleaning pad  130  provides a first cleaning surface for a first leveled surface, such as tile or any flat floor having a relatively flat surface. The removable cleaning brush  140  provides a second cleaning surface for a second leveled surface which is at a lower depth, such as grout between tiles. By utilizing both, the cleaning pad  130  and the cleaning brush  140 , two surfaces at different levels may be simultaneously cleaned. Additionally, the cleaning pad  130  and removable cleaning brush  140  are not dependent on one another to function. The cleaning brush  140  may be used independently from the cleaning pad  130  and vice versa in instance where only a single surface is to be cleaned. 
         [0107]    Referring now to  FIGS. 10-13 , a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the cleaning head  150 , the cleaning pad  160  and cleaning brush  170  is shown. The cleaning head  150  utilizes the handle  110 , which is attached to the cleaning head  150  at the handle mounts  152 . 
         [0108]    The cleaning brush  170 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 14-18 , includes a trapezium body  174  formed with bristles  172  extending, and protruding, from the smaller base of the trapezium body  174 . 
         [0109]    The cleaning head  150 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 19-21 , is generally rectangular shaped having six faces: a top, a bottom, a right, a left, a front, and a back. Formed onto the top face of the cleaning head  150  are handle mounts  152  and a plurality of loops  156  formed approximately in the middle of the cleaning head  150 , on the bottom face, is receiver  154 . Receiver  154  is a trapezium channel extending partially through the cleaning head  150 . The receiver  154  does not extend through the cleaning head  150 , but rather leaves a portion of the cleaning head intact to serve as a stop in which the removable brush  170 , when inserted into the receiver  154 , will abut and be stopped from further movement. This provides a secure fitment for the removable brush  170  and prevents the removable brush  170  from slipping out when used to clean surfaces. 
         [0110]    The cleaning pad  160 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 22-24 , includes a backing  164  having a cleaning surface  162  configured to clean various types of surfaces. The backing  164  is generally H shaped with a base and four extending legs. Cleaning surface  162  covers the base section of the backing  164  and may be made of a soft material to clean delicate surfaces or made of harder materials to clean durable surfaces. Backing  164  provides structural support to the cleaning surface  162  to provide durability to the cleaning surface  162 . Each leg section of the backing  164  has hooks  166  attached in a square pattern to allow attachment to loops  156  of the cleaning head  150 . In approximately the midline of the backing  164  at the base section, shaping indents  168  are formed. The shaping indents  168  are preformed to allow configuration into a trapezium outline. 
         [0111]    Referring now to  FIG. 25 , an exploded view of the cleaning head  150 , the cleaning pad  160  and cleaning brush  170  is shown. The cleaning pad  160  is placed between the removable cleaning brush  170  and cleaning head  150 . The shaping indents  168  of the cleaning pad  160  are preformed into the shape of a trapezium to receive the trapezium base  174  of the removable cleaning brush  170 . The trapezium base  174  of the removable cleaning brush  170  is placed within the shaping indents  168  of the cleaning pad  160  and the assembly of the cleaning brush  170  and cleaning pad  160  is inserted into, and forming a secure fitment with, the receiver  154  of the cleaning head  150 . The legs of the backing  164  are wrapped around cleaning head  150  and the hooks  166  are pressed and locked into the loops  156  of the cleaning head further securing the cleaning pad  160  and cleaning brush  170  to the cleaning head. 
         [0112]    The cleaning pad  160  provides a first cleaning surface for a first leveled surface, such as the or any flat floor having a relatively flat surface. The removable cleaning brush  170  provides a second cleaning surface for a second leveled surface which is at a lower depth, such as grout between tiles. By utilizing both, the cleaning pad  160  and the cleaning brush  170 , two surfaces at different levels may be simultaneously cleaned. 
         [0113]    Referring now to  FIG. 26 , in conjunction with  FIG. 27  and  FIG. 32 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning head  200 , the cleaning pad  210  and the cleaning brush  220  is shown. The cleaning pad  210  and the cleaning brush  220  are independently removable from the cleaning head  200 . The cleaning pad  210  provides a first cleaning surface and the cleaning brush  220  protrudes past the first cleaning surface to provide a second cleaning surface for lower depths. 
         [0114]    Referring now to  FIGS. 28-31 , the cleaning brush  220  has a body  226  with a generally rectangular shaped body. Protruding from one surface of the body  226  are bristles  222 . On the opposite surface of the body  226 , magnets  224  are attached to or integrally formed with the surface of the body  226 . 
         [0115]    Referring now to  FIGS. 33-35 and 37 , the cleaning head  200  is generally rectangular shaped and includes handle mounts  208  on a top surface of the cleaning head  200  and on a bottom a receiver  202  is formed into the cleaning head  200 . The receiver  202  is generally rectangular shaped and is configured to receive the body  226  of the cleaning brush  220 . The receiver  202  is further formed with magnetic inserts  204  with a magnet  206  pressed within. The magnetic inserts  204  are configured to receive the magnets  224  of the cleaning brush  220 . The magnets  224  and  206  are oriented wherein the poles are opposite. This allows the magnets  224  and  206  to attract and maintain a magnetic force to keep them together. This allows the cleaning brush  220  to attach to the cleaning head. Additionally, the recessed receiver  204  and magnet insert  204  provides lateral and vertical support for the cleaning brush  220  when used in the cleaning head. 
         [0116]    Referring now to  FIG. 36 , the cleaning pad includes a backing  212  with a cleaning surface  214  on one side. At approximately the midline of the backing  212 , a brush pass-through  216  shaped has a rectangular opening is formed. The brush pass-through  216  allows the bristles  222  of the brush  220  to extend through and pass the cleaning pad  210 . The brush pass-through  216  also allows the cleaning brush  220  to be easily removed from the cleaning head  200  for when cleaning only a single surface. For the cleaning of two surfaces at different levels, the cleaning surface  214  of the cleaning pad  210  provides a first cleaning surface and the bristles  222  of the cleaning brush  220  provides a second cleaning surface, located at a lower depth. 
         [0117]    Referring now to  FIG. 38 , an exploded view of the cleaning head  200 , the cleaning pad  210  and the cleaning brush  220  is shown. The cleaning pad  210  is formed with the brush pass-through  216  which allows the cleaning brush  220  to be removed or inserters into the cleaning head  200  without the need to first remove the cleaning pad  210 . 
         [0118]    Referring now to  FIG. 38-42 , an alternative embodiment of a cleaning head  230  and a cleaning pad  240  is shown. The cleaning head  230  is formed with bristles  250  protruding from the cleaning head  230  for use as a brush. 
         [0119]    Referring now to  FIGS. 43-44 and 47-48  the cleaning head  230  is formed as a rectangular clam shell and includes a top portion  232  and a bottom portion  252  attached together by hinge  238 . The hinge  238  allows the top portion  232  and bottom portion  252  to pivot relative to one another to an open and a closed position. 
         [0120]    The top portion  232  includes a first square protrusion  234  and a second square protrusion  235  projecting from the bottom surface of the top portion  232 . Located at the front of the top portion  232  is a clasp  236 . The top of the top portion  232  is formed with handle mounts  239 . The bottom portion  252  includes a first opening  254  and a second opening  256 . The first opening  254  and the second opening  256  are sized larger than the first square protrusion  234  and a second square protrusion  235 , respectively. Located at the front of the bottom portion  252  is a prong  258  to receive the clasp  236  for a secure lock. Protruding from the bottom of the bottom surface  258 , in between the first opening  254  and the second opening  256  are the bristles  250 . 
         [0121]    Referring now to  FIG. 45  and  FIG. 46 , the cleaning pad  240  includes a backing  242  with a cleaning surface  244 . The backing  242  is pliable, supple and easily deformable into various shapes. The pliability and suppleness of the backing  242  allows the cleaning pad  240  to deform when inserted into the cleaning head  230 . The cleaning pad  240  is positioned between the top portion  232  and the bottom portion  252  of the cleaning head  230 . When the cleaning head  230  is closed, the first square protrusion  234  and the second square protrusion  235  presses the cleaning pad through the first opening  254  and the second opening  256 , respectively. The cleaning surface  244  of the cleaning pad  240  is exposed through the first opening  254  and the second opening  256  of the cleaning head  230  to provide a cleaning surface for a first surface. The bristles  250  of the cleaning head provide a second cleaning surface located at a different level than the first surface. 
         [0122]    Referring now to  FIG. 49 , an alternative embodiment of the Tile and Grout Cleaning System  2  is shown and includes a handle attachment  350  and a cleaning pad  360 . As shown in  FIG. 50 , an exploded view of the Tile and Grout Cleaning System  2  shows the handle attachment  350  removed from the cleaning pad  360 . 
         [0123]    The handle attachment  350 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 51-54  includes a body  352  having a general rectangular shape formed with a plurality of receiving holes  354  and a handle receiver mount  357 , and a handle receiver  356 . The receiving holes  354  are generally rectangular shaped holes and the receiver mount  357  are two tabs formed flush with the edge of the body  352 . The handle receiver  356  is rotatably mounted to the receiver mount  357  to allow articulation of the handle receiver  356 . 
         [0124]    The cleaning pad  360 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 55-57  includes a rigid backing  362  in which a brush  366  is attached approximately in the middle of the rigid backing  362  and on either side of the brush is a cleaning pad surface  364 . The rigid backing  362  provides the structural support required to clean tile and grout surfaces simultaneously as a user brushes the cleaning pad  360  and forth against the multiple surfaces. Attached or formed to the rigid backing  362  in line with the brush  362  is a plurality of fasteners  368 . 
         [0125]    The fastener  368  has the general shape of a trapezium split into two equal sections. Between each section is a gap, which when the two equal sections are compressed together form a smaller footprint. The smaller footprint allows the fasteners  368  to pass through the receiving holes  354  of the fasteners  368  also include an elongated neck to provide adequate clearance for the insertion of the fastener  368  all the way through the receiving holes  354  of the handle attachment  350 . To remove the handle attachment  350  the fasteners  368  are compressed and pushed out of the receiving holes  354 . It is contemplated that other shapes may be utilized for the fastener  368  such as a hemisphere, cone, a square or a rectangle. 
         [0126]    By placing the fastener  368  and the brush  366  in line and on opposite sides of the rigid backing  362 , the force applied to the cleaning pad  360  through the handle attachment  350  is concentrated over the brush  366 . This allows more force to be used on the brush  366  to clean, as the deeper surfaces typically do not receive the same amount of cleaning as elevated surfaces typically do. The rigid backing  362  has sufficient structural strength to provide the force needed to clean surfaces in contact with the cleaning surface  364 , thereby not needing the concentrated force applied through the handle attachment  350 . 
         [0127]    Referring now to  FIG. 58 , an alternative embodiment of the Tile and Grout Cleaning System  3  is shown and includes a handle attachment  370  and a cleaning pad  380 . The handle attachment  370  includes a pivot base  372  attached to a threaded insert  374  with a pin which allows the pivot base  372  to pivot relative to the threaded insert  374 . The pivot base  372  is formed with a threaded bore to receive a handle having a threaded insert. 
         [0128]    The cleaning pad  380 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 59-62 , includes a rigid backing  382  in which a brush  386  is attached approximately in the middle of the rigid backing  382  and on either side of the brush is a cleaning surface  384 . The rigid backing  382  provides the structural support required to clean tile and grout surfaces simultaneously as a user brushes the cleaning pad  380  and forth against the multiple surfaces. The cleaning surface  384  cleans a first surface and the brush  386  cleans a second surface at a different elevation. Attached or formed to the rigid backing  382  in line with the brush  386  is a threaded receiver  388  formed to receive the threaded insert  374  of the handle attachment  370 . Similar to fasteners  368  of cleaning pad  360 , the threaded receiver  388  and the brush  386  is formed in line and opposite of the rigid backing  382  to concentrate the majority of downward force on the brush  386 . 
         [0129]      FIGS. 63 and 64  shows an alternative embodiment of the handle attachment  390  and includes a pivot base  392  attached an insert assembly  394  having a pin  396  extending therefrom with a cross  398  attached at the end. The insert assembly  394  is attached to the pivot base  392  with a pin which allows the pivot base  392  to pivot relative to the insert  394 . The pivot base  392  is formed with a threaded bore to receive a handle having a threaded insert. The cross  398  and pin  396  is inserted into a receiver  389  attached to the cleaning pad  380  and locked in place. 
         [0130]    Referring now to  FIG. 65 , an alternative embodiment of the Tile and Grout Cleaning System  4  is shown and includes a cleaning head  400  and a cleaning pad  410 . The cleaning head  400  is generally rectangular shaped and includes a handle mount  402  formed on one surface and on the opposite surface of the cleaning head  400  has hooks  404  attached. As shown, the hooks  404  cover the entirety of a single surface of the cleaning head  400  but are not required to cover the entire surface. The hooks  404  may cover as much surface area as necessary to create a secure mounting surface for the cleaning pad  410 . 
         [0131]    The cleaning pad  410 , described in conjunction with  FIG. 66  and  FIG. 67 , includes a backing  412  having loops  414  disposed on one surface and a cleaning surface  416  disposed on the opposite surface of the backing  412 . Formed at approximately the midpoint of the backing  412  and extending longitudinally is the brush  418 . 
         [0132]    Referring now to  FIG. 68 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad  420  of the Tile and Grout Cleaning System  4  is shown. The clean head  400  includes loops  406  instead of hooks  404  as shown in  FIG. 64 . The cleaning pad  420 , described in conjunction with  FIG. 69 , includes a pliable, ductile and deformable backing  422 . On one side of the backing  422  are hooks  424  which cover the entirety of the surface. On the opposite side of the backing  422  is a cleaning surface  426 . At the midpoint of the backing  422  with the cleaning surface  426 , a plurality of bristles  428  are attached. In an alternative embodiment, the bristles  428  may be omitted and the cleaning surface  426  may extend through the surface of the backing  422  for use on less demanding surfaces. 
         [0133]    The pliable and deformable nature of the backing  422  allows the cleaning pad  420  to be formed into numerous shapes. Specifically, the portion of the cleaning pad  420  with attached bristles  428  may be deformed into different shapes such as a half circle as shown in  FIG. 69  or a triangle as shown in  FIG. 70 . In order to maintain the shape, a shape insert  429  is placed between the cleaning head  400  and the cleaning pad  420 . The ability to modify the shapes instantaneously allows a user to clean various surfaces at the same time with different surface shapes. The circular shaped insert  429  may be used to clean grout having a hemispherical shape and the triangular shaped insert  429  may be used to clean triangular shaped grout. 
         [0134]    Referring now to  FIG. 71 , an alternative embodiment of a cleaning head  260 , a cleaning pad  270 , and a cleaning brush  280  is shown. The cleaning head  260  is inserted within the cleaning brush  280  and the cleaning pad  270  wraps around the cleaning head  260  and the cleaning brush  280  to provide a cleaning head capable of cleaning multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously.  FIG. 72  is an exploded view showing the cleaning head  260 , the cleaning pad  270 , and the cleaning brush  280  detached from one another. 
         [0135]    Referring now to  FIG. 73-76 , the cleaning head  260  is generally rectangular shaped and includes a plurality of grippers  262  and a handle mount  264  formed into the top surface of the cleaning head  260 . Located on the opposite surface of the cleaning head  260  is a plurality of recessed magnets  266 . 
         [0136]    Referring now to  FIGS. 77-80 , the cleaning brush  280  is shown having a general shape of a rectangle. A recess  282  is formed into the top surface of the cleaning brush  280  and is sized to receive the cleaning head  260 . Attached or formed within the recess  282  of the cleaning brush  280  is a plurality of magnets  284 . The magnets  284  protrude from the surface of the recess  282 . Opposite the recess  282  on the cleaning brush  280  is a plurality of bristles  286  formed into the cleaning brush  280 . 
         [0137]    Referring now to  FIG. 81 , the cleaning pad  270  includes a backing  272  (shown in  FIG. 72 ) with a cleaning surface  274 . Formed at the midline of the backing  272  is a brush pass-through  276  for the bristles  286  of the cleaning brush  280  to extend through the cleaning pad to clean an alternative surface at a different level. 
         [0138]    Referring back to  FIG. 72 , the cleaning head  260  is inserted into the recess  282  of the cleaning brush  280 . The magnet inserts  266  of the cleaning head  260  are correspondingly located with the magnets  284  of the cleaning brush  280 . This allows the magnets to mate and create a magnetic force to keep the cleaning head  260  and cleaning brush  280  coupled. Once coupled, the cleaning pad  270  is wrapped around the assembly and the brush pass-through  276  allows the bristles  286  of the cleaning brush  280  to extend through the cleaning pad  270 . 
         [0139]    Alternatively, instead of magnets a fastening system may be used wherein one part of the fastener is located on the cleaning head  260  and the corresponding part of the fastener is located on the cleaning brush  280 , wherein the mating of the two parts locks the pieces together. 
         [0140]    Referring now to  FIG. 82 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad is shown and generally designated  50  and includes a removable cleaning brush  60 . The cleaning pad  50 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 83-86 , includes a first layer  52  and a second layer  54  attached together by a first seam  53  and a second seam  55 , located on the opposite edge of the first seam  53 , leaving two open edges. The open edges allow the first layer  52  and the second layer  54  to be parted along the open edges. 
         [0141]    The first layer  52  includes a cleaning surface  56  on the exterior side and a brush pass-through  58  oriented longitudinally at the midpoint of the first layer  52 . The brush pass-through  58  is a rectangular hole formed in the first layer. The second layer includes a looped section  59  configured in a rectangular shape. The looped section  59  is size larger than the opening formed by the brush pass-through. This provides more contact surface area for the brush  60  to fasten to. The first layer  52  and second layer  56  are pliable, supple and easily deformable to fit around any currently existing floor cleaning system. 
         [0142]    The brush  60 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 87-89 , includes a base  62  with bristles  64  protruding form one surface and hooks  66  attached on the opposite surface of the base  62 . The hooks  66  fasten to the loops of the looped section  59 , thereby fastening the brush  60  to the cleaning pad  50 . The brush  60  may be attached to the cleaning pad  50  to create a cleaning pad  50  capable of cleaning multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously or may be removed to clean only a single surface. 
         [0143]    The cleaning pad  50  and attached brush  60  is designed to be used with any currently existing floor cleaning systems having a fastening system. The deformable nature of the cleaning pad  50  allows the cleaning pad to adapt to the various shapes of the currently existing fastening system as well as attach itself to these systems. 
         [0144]    Referring now to  FIG. 90 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning brush is shown attached to a currently existing cleaning system and is generally designated  70 . The cleaning brush, described in conjunction with  FIGS. 91-96 , includes a base  72  having the shape of an elongated J-hook. Protruding from the hook portion of the base  72  is a pin  75  with an enlarged circular disk  76  attached to the end. Attached to the base  72 , opposite the hook end, is an elastic cord  74 . The elastic cord  74  is capable of stretching from its resting length to an elongated length to wrap around the pin  75  with the circular disk  76  ensuring the elastic cord  74  from slipping off the pin  75 . Protruding from the base  72 , opposite the surface with the hook and the elastic cord  74 , is a plurality of bristles  78 . 
         [0145]    The cleaning brush  70  is designed to be used with any currently existing floor cleaning systems with a disposable pad. The cleaning brush  70  is a stand-alone, removable brush that can be removably attached to any preexisting floor cleaning system with a disposable pad. The cleaning brush  70  attaches directly to the preexisting floor cleaning system without the need for any modifications. As the elastic cord  74  stretches and couples itself to the pin  75  it forms a closed loop. This allows the cleaning brush  70  to be secured to any preexisting cleaning system. 
         [0146]    The shape of the base  72  is not meant to be limiting and may be any shape which may promote the use of the cleaning brush with preexisting cleaning systems. Additionally, the use of various other attachment means alternate to the elastic cord may be use such as an adjustable loop and fastener system or various other types of fastening means. 
         [0147]    Referring now to  FIG. 97 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning brush is shown attached to a currently existing cleaning system and is generally designated  80 . The cleaning brush, described in conjunction with  FIGS. 98-102 , includes a base  82  with a general rectangular shape having a first hook  84  formed at one end and a second hook  86  formed at the opposite end. Protruding from the base  82 , opposite the surface with the first hook  84  and the second hook  86  is a plurality of bristles  88 . 
         [0148]    Referring now to  FIG. 103 , the base  82  of the cleaning brush  80  is generally rigid with elastic characteristics. As shown, when force is applied to the first hook  84  and the second hook  86 , the base  82  bends and creates a separation distance between the first hook  84  and the second hook  86 . Removal of the force allows the base  82  to return to its original shape. By having elastic characteristics, the first hook  84  and the second hook  86  may be separated and clipped around a preexisting floor cleaning systems with a disposable pad. 
         [0149]    Referring now to  FIG. 104 , in conjunction with  FIGS. 104-107 , an alternative embodiment of the Tile and Grout Cleaning System is shown and generally designate  5 . The Tile and Grout Cleaning System includes a cleaning head  430  and removable cleaning pads  440 . The cleaning head  430  is generally rectangular shaped and has a handle attachment  432  on one surface and on the opposite surface of the cleaning head  430  at the midpoint is a plurality of bristles  436  protruding from the cleaning head. Surrounding the bristles is a plurality of hooks  434 . The cleaning pads  440  include a backing  442  with loops  446  covering one surface and a cleaning surface  444  covering the opposite surface. The loops  446  fasten to the hooks  434  of the cleaning head  430  to provide the cleaning of multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. 
         [0150]    Referring now to  FIG. 108 , an alternative embodiment of a cleaning brush  10  and another alternative embodiment of the cleaning brush  20  is shown attach to a currently existing floor cleaning system. Cleaning brush  10 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 109-112 , includes a body  12  having a rectangular bore  16  extending through. Attached to a surface of the body and extending outwards are bristles  14 . The rectangular bore  16  of the body  12  allows the cleaning brush  10  to be slid over an existing floor cleaning system to provide the ability to clean multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. 
         [0151]    Referring now to  FIGS. 113-117 , the cleaning brush  20  includes a first clamp jaw  22  and a second clamp jaw  24  integrally formed together. At one end, the first clamp jaw  22  and a second clamp jaw  24  are joined together whereas at the opposite end of the first clamp jaw  22  and the second clamp jaw  24  are not connected. This leaves the ability for the first clamp jaw  22  and the second clamp jaw  24  to be parted at the open end to be fitted over an object, such as currently existing floor cleaning systems. Attached to the second clamp jaw  24  and protruding outwards is a plurality of bristles  26 . 
         [0152]    Referring now to  FIG. 118  an alternative embodiment of a cleaning brush  30  is shown attached to a currently existing a floor cleaning system. The cleaning brush  30  attaches directly to a cleaning pad of currently existing floor cleaning systems and provide guide tabs to center the brush under the floor cleaning system. This allows the use of the cleaning brush  30  with currently existing products to enable the cleaning of multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. 
         [0153]    Referring now to  FIGS. 119 and 120 , the cleaning brush  30  includes an upper jaw  32  and a lower jaw  34 . The upper jaw  32  and lower jaw  34  are formed with a plurality of teeth  33  and  35 , respectively. The teeth  33  of the upper jaw  32  and the teeth  35  of the lower jaw  34  are both point inwards and interlock. The upper jaw  32  and lower jaw  34  are joined together at one end by second guide tab  38 . On the opposite end of the upper jaw  32 , first guide tab  36  is attached and protrudes outward from the upper jaw  32 . The first guide tab  36  does not extend to the lower jaw  34  which keeps the upper jaw  32  and lower jaw  34  disconnected at that end. Attached to the exterior of the lower jaw, opposite of teeth  35  are bristles  39 . 
         [0154]    Referring now to  FIG. 121 , the brush  30  is shown attached to the cleaning pad. As shown in  FIG. 122 , the brush  30  is attached to the cleaning pad by separating the upper jaw  32  and the lower jaw  34 . The brush  30  is made from a riding material having elastic properties. As a result, separating apart the upper jaw  32  and lower jaw  34  does not permanently deform the brush  30 . By separating the upper jaw  32  and the lower jaw  34  a gap is creating between which allows the cleaning pad to be inserted between the upper jaw  32  and the lower jaw  34 . Upon releasing the upper jaw  32  and the lower jaw  34 , they clamp onto the cleaning pad. The interlocking of teeth  33  and teeth  35  ensures a tight clamp on the cleaning pad. Once the brush is attached to the cleaning pad, the cleaning pad with brush  30  is then attached to the cleaning head. The first guide tab  36  and second guide tab  38  ensures the cleaning pad with brush  30  is centered with the cleaning head when attached. 
         [0155]    Referring now to  FIG. 123 , a cross-sectional view of the cleaning brush  30  attached to the cleaning pad and cleaning head taken along line AO-AO of  FIG. 118  is shown. As shown, the brush  30  is attached to the cleaning pad by inserting the cleaning pad between the upper jaw  32  and the lower jaw  34 . Teeth  33  and teeth  35  ensure the upper jaw  32  and lower jaw  34  have a tight grip on the cleaning pad. The cleaning head is aligned between the first guide tab  36  and second guide tab  38 . In addition to providing the correct orientation and placement of the brush  30 , the first guide tab  36  and second guide tab  38  serve as barrier to prevent the brush  30  from moving relative to the cleaning pad and cleaning head. The first guide tab  36  and second guide tab  38  prevents the horizontal forces resulting from brushing the brush  30  back and forth to clean. 
         [0156]      FIG. 124  is an exploded view showing an alternative embodiment of a cleaning head  290 , a cleaning pad  300 , and a cleaning brush  310  detached from one another.  FIG. 125 , shows the cleaning head  290  is inserted within the cleaning brush  310  and the cleaning pad  300  wrapped around the cleaning head  290  and the cleaning brush  310  to provide a cleaning head capable of cleaning multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. 
         [0157]    The cleaning head  290  is generally rectangular shaped and includes a plurality of gripper  294  and handle mounts  292  formed into the top surface of the cleaning head  290 . The cleaning pad  300  includes a backing  302  with a cleaning surface  304 . Formed at the midline of the backing  302  is a brush pass-through  306  for the bristles  316  of the cleaning brush  310  to extend through the cleaning pad  300  to clean an alternative surface at a different level. 
         [0158]    Referring now to  FIGS. 126-130 , the cleaning brush  310  is shown formed as a U-channel with a first ledge  312  and a second ledge  314 . Opposite the first ledge  312  and the second ledge  314  on the cleaning brush  310  is a plurality of bristles  316  formed into the cleaning brush  310 . Referring back to  FIG. 125 , the cleaning head  290  is inserted into the cleaning brush  310  formed w a U-channel with a first ledge  312  and a second ledge  314 . The first ledge  312  and the second ledge  314  in conjunction with the U-channel surrounds the cleaning head  290  locking the cleaning head  290  to the cleaning brush  310 . Once locked, the cleaning pad  300  is wrapped around the assembly and secured in place. 
         [0159]    Referring now to  FIG. 131  an alternative embodiment of the cleaning head  320 , the cleaning pad  330  and the cleaning brush  340  is shown.  FIG. 132  shows an exploded view with the cleaning head  320 , the cleaning pad  330  and the cleaning brush  340  detached from one another. 
         [0160]    The cleaning head  320  has a general rectangular shaped. On one surface of the cleaning  320 , handle mounts  324  and a plurality of grippers  322  are formed. Opposite the handle mounts  324  and a plurality of grippers  322 , a first channel  326  and a second channel  328  is formed into the cleaning head. The first channel  326  and the second channel  328  has a general circular shape which extends all the way through the body. The cleaning pad  330  includes a backing  332  with a cleaning surface  334  and a brush pass-through  336 . 
         [0161]    The cleaning brush  340 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 133-136  includes a body  342  with a first bead  346  attached longitudinal to the body  342  and a second bead  348  attached longitudinal to the body  342  on the opposite end. A plurality of bristles  344  is formed into the body  342 . The first bead  346  and the second bead  348  are inserted into the first channel  326  and the second channel  328 , respectively, to secure the cleaning brush  340  to the cleaning head  320 . Once secured, the cleaning pad  330  is wrapped around the assembly. 
         [0162]    Referring now to  FIG. 137 , an alternative embodiment of a cleaning pad is shown and generally designated  450 . The cleaning pad  450 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 138-141 , includes an elastic container  452  having an opening  453  surrounded by an elastic band  454 . Formed onto a surface of the elastic container  452  is a cleaning surface  456 . Disposed towards the midpoint of the elastic container  452  and attached is a brush base  458  with bristles  459 . The brush base  458  with bristles  459  is disposed on the same side as the cleaning surface  456 . This enables the cleaning pad  150  to clean multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. 
         [0163]    The elastic container  452  is expandable and may alter its shape to fit over currently existing cleaning heads and the elastic band  454  stretches to accommodate different sizes as well. The elastic properties of the elastic container  452  and the elastic band  454  allow them to stretch when force is acted on the elastic container  452  and the elastic band  454 . Removing the force contracts the elastic container  452  and the elastic band  454  to its normal size. With a larger object, such as the cleaning head, present within the elastic container  452  the force of the elastic container  452  returning to its natural size firmly grasps the object placed within. 
         [0164]    Referring now to  FIG. 142 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad is shown and generally designated  460 . The cleaning pad  460  is used in conjunction with a deformable cleaning head  470 . The deformable cleaning head  470 , described in conjunction with  FIG. 143 , includes a first section  472  and a substantially similar second section  474 . The first section  472  has a first handle attachment  473  and the second section  474  has a corresponding second handle attachment  475 . The first handle attachment  473  and the second handle attachment  475  provide a mounting point for a handle. The first section  472  and the second section  474  are pivotally attached together by a hinge mechanism  476 . The hinge mechanism  476  allows the first section  462  and the second section  474  to pivot relative to one another. 
         [0165]    Referring now to  FIGS. 144-148 , the cleaning pad  460  includes a semi-rigid flexible backing  462  having a cleaning surface  464 . Attached to the midpoint of the backing  462  on the surface with the cleaning surface  464 , a brush base  467  with attached bristles  468  is attached. Located on the opposite surface of the backing  462  are a first retainer  465  and a second retainer  466 . The first retainer  465  and second retainer  466  are generally rectangular shaped with four sides, of the four sides three sides are attached to the backing  462 . The first retainer  465  is attached to the backing  462  at one end of the backing  462  where the non-attached side of the first retainer is oriented towards the center of the backing  462 . The second retainer  466  is attached to the backing  462  opposite the first retainer  465  on the backing  462  where the non-attached side of the first retainer is oriented towards the center of the backing  462  and the first retainer  465 . The openings of the first retainer  465  and the second retainer  466  allow an object to be inserted and held in place. 
         [0166]    Referring back to  FIG. 143 , the backing  462  is sized slightly larger than the footprint of the cleaning head  470  and the first retainer  465  and the second retainer  466  are sized to accommodate the dimensions of the cleaning head  470 . This enables the cleaning head  470  to fit tightly within the cleaning pad  460  and secured in place. 
         [0167]    To insert the cleaning head  470  into the cleaning pad  460 , the first section  472  and the second section  474  are pivoted relative to each along the hinge assembly  476 . This shortens the edge to edge distance of the cleaning head  470  to allow insertion of the first section  472  into the second retainer  466  and the second section  474  into the first retainer  465 . To fully insert the cleaning head  470  into the cleaning pad  460 , the backing  462  of the cleaning is slightly bent to accommodate the varying angles of the first section  472  and the second section  474  as it is inserted into the cleaning pad  460 . Once fully inserted, the first section  472  and the second section  474  lies flat against the backing  462  of the cleaning head and are ready to be used. 
         [0168]    Referring now to  FIG. 149 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad for use with the cleaning head  470  is shown and generally designated  480 . The cleaning pad  480 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 148-152  includes a semi-rigid flexible backing  482  having a cleaning surface  484 . Attached to the midpoint of the backing  482  on the surface with the cleaning surface  484 , a brush base  486  with attached bristles  488  is attached. Located on the opposite surface of the backing  482  are a first retainer  490 , a second retainer  492 , a third retainer  494  and a fourth retainer  496 . The first retainer  490 , the second retainer  492 , the third retainer  494  and the fourth retainer  496  are generally triangular shaped with three sides, of the three sides two sides are attached to the backing  482 . Each of the retainers,  490 ,  492 ,  494  and  496  are attached to each corner of the backing  482 , with the edge oriented towards the center of the backing  482  unattached. The openings of the retainers,  490 ,  492 ,  494  and  496  allow the cleaning head  470  to be attached. 
         [0169]    Alternatively, the first retainer  490 , the second retainer  492 , the third retainer  494  and the fourth retainer  496  may be made of elastic material which allows each of the retainers to be stretched to a point where a currently existing cleaning head may be inserted and retained therein. 
         [0170]    Referring now to  FIG. 153 , an alternative embodiment of the cleaning pad is shown and generally labeled  500 . The cleaning pad  500  includes a semi-rigid flexible backing  502 . Attached to the midpoint of the backing  502  is a plurality of bristles forming a brush  506 . On either side of the brush  506  is a cleaning surface  504 . This allows the cleaning pad  500  to clean multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. Located on the opposite surface of the backing  502  are a first retaining strap  510  with loops  511  and a corresponding second retaining strap  512  with hooks  513 . The hooks  513  of the second retaining strap  512  hooks into the loops  511  of the first retaining strap  510  mates to create a closed loop. A third retaining strap  514  with loops  515  and a corresponding fourth retaining strap  516  with hooks  517  are attached to the backing  502  as well. The hooks  517  of the fourth retaining strap  516  hooks into the loops  515  of the third retaining strap  514  mates to create a closed loop. The cleaning pad  500  is strapped to a cleaning head by mating the retaining straps together. Other methods of fastening the retaining straps are contemplated such as snap lock fasteners, buttons, and other mechanical type fasteners. 
         [0171]    Referring now to  FIG. 154 , an alternative embodiment of a cleaning pad is shown and generally designated  520 . The cleaning pad  520 , described in conjunction with  FIGS. 155-157 , includes a semi-rigid flexible backing  522 . Attached to the midpoint of the backing  522  is a plurality of bristles forming a brush  526 . On either side of the brush  526  is a cleaning surface  524 . This allows the cleaning pad  520  to clean multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. Located on the opposite surface of the backing  522  are a first retaining strap  528  with hooks  529  and a corresponding second retaining strap  530  with loops  534 , wherein both retaining straps  528  and  530  span the entire length of the backing  522 , while the hooks  529  and loops  534  span substantially the length of their corresponding retaining straps  528  and  530 . The second retaining strap  530  includes a center opening  532  to provide access to handle mounts of the cleaning head. The larger first retaining strap  528  and second retaining strap  530  provides additional surface area contacting the cleaning head, thereby providing a more secure attachment. 
         [0172]    Referring now to  FIG. 158 , alternative embodiment of a cleaning brush  40  is shown attached to a currently existing a floor cleaning system. The cleaning brush  40  attaches directly to a cleaning pad of currently existing floor cleaning systems and provide guide tabs to center the brush under the floor cleaning system. This allows the use of the cleaning brush  40  with currently existing products to enable the cleaning of multiple leveled surfaces simultaneously. 
         [0173]    Referring now to  FIGS. 159 and 160 , the cleaning brush  40  includes a base  42  and a locking tab  49 . The base  42  is generally rectangular shaped and includes a first guide tab  45  attached at one end and a second guide tab  46  attached at the opposite end, where both guide tabs point in the same direction. Attached to the base  42  between the first guide tab  45  and the second guide tab  46  are a plurality of magnets  44 . Attached to the base  42 , opposite the magnets  44 , is a plurality of bristles  48 . Locking tab  49  may preferably be made of a ferromagnetic material or incorporate ferromagnetic materials to allow magnets  44  to form a coupling. 
         [0174]    Referring now to  FIG. 161 , a cross-sectional view of the cleaning brush  40  attached to the cleaning pad and cleaning head taken along line A-A of  FIG. 158  is shown. As shown, the brush  40  is attached to the cleaning pad by placing the cleaning pad between the base  42  and the locking tab  49 . The locking tab  49  is sized to fit within the footprint of the cleaning head and the base  42  of the brush fits over the cleaning pad, the locking tab  49  and the cleaning head, 
         [0175]    The magnetic attraction between the magnets  44  of the base  42  and the locking tab  49  ensures a firm grip on the cleaning pad. The cleaning head is aligned between the first guide tab  45  and second guide tab  46 . In addition to providing the correct orientation and placement of the brush  40 , the first guide tab  45  and second guide tab  46  serve as barrier to prevent the brush  40  from moving relative to the cleaning pad and cleaning head. The first guide tab  45  and second guide tab  46  prevents the horizontal forces resulting from brushing the brush  40  back and forth to clean. 
         [0176]    Referring now to  FIG. 162 , an exploded view of the cleaning system utilizing the cleaning brush  30  is shown. The locking tab  49  is placed on the cleaning pad before the cleaning pad is attached to the cleaning head. By sizing the locking tab  49  to fit within the footprint of the cleaning head, the locking tab  49  does not protrude pass the cleaning head and created sharp obstructions which may damage the cleaning pad; the cleaning pad contacts the smooth perimeter surface of the cleaning head. 
         [0177]    While there have been shown what are presently considered to be preferred embodiments of the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various combinations of preferred embodiments, changes and modifications can be made herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.