Patent ID: 8263183

Claim:
A method for manufacturing a cleaning device, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; (b) applying a formulation to at least one portion of said first surface of said substrate wherein said formulation is comprised of: (i) an absorbent particulate, wherein said absorbent particulate has an average particle size of from about 1 to about 300 microns in diameter and an oil absorption value of at least 40; (ii) a binding agent, wherein the ratio of binding agent to absorbent particulate is between about 0:1 and about 6:1 by weight; and (iii) optionally, a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent is present in an amount to adjust the viscosity of the formulation to between about 100 cps and about 10,000 cps; wherein the step of applying the formulation is accomplished by screenprinting or scatter coating; and (c) curing said treated substrate.