A cleaning article

Abstract

The disclosed a cleaning article which includes a working surface made from first ends of a plurality of channels and a capturing surface. The channels are formed from multiple strands of a skip-slit sheet, which in an initial state extend in a first direction and together define a plane. The multiple strands are attached to each other at bridging regions. At least some of the strands are spread from the initial state and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide the plurality of channels, and at least some of the strands that are separated from each other are twisted out of the plane. A cleaning tool including the cleaning article, a method of making the cleaning tool, and a stack of skip-slit spunbond nonwoven sheets are also disclosed.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application 61 / 917,680, filed December 18, 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] Cloths, wipes, brooms and mops are used to wipe and clean surfaces covered with dirt, dust and debris. In general, most cloths and wipes are not effective at trapping and retaining dirt and debris particles, large and small. Cleaning sheets, as shown in US Pat. No. 7,691,760 (Bergsten et al.), have been developed to include adhesive on the working surface of the cleaning sheet to assist in retaining dirt and debris particles. [0004] Many times the surface to be cleaned of the cleaning blade is too flat, so only the leading edge of the cleaning blade will be loaded with material. Various techniques have been disclosed for providing cleaning sheets with raised portions or recessed portions to more eff...

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In general, most cloths and wipes do not effectively capture and retain dirt and debris particles, large and small

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