Patent ID: 7725983

Claim:
A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation comprising: a) a base portion for movement along the surface; b) a handle pivotally connected to said base portion; c) a solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface, said solution tank removably mounted to one of said handle and said base portion; d) a recovery tank removably mounted to said handle; e) a suction nozzle secured to said base portion and in fluid communication with said recovery tank; f) a suction source in fluid communication with said suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through said suction nozzle and into said recovery tank; and g) said handle includes a single laterally extending support member, said recovery tank includes a lower portion, said lower portion including a recess, said recess slidably receiving said support member for supporting said recovery tank substantially minimizing side by side movement of the recovery tank upon said recovery tank being mounted to said handle.