| abstract |
A disposable utensil particularly designed for cleaning and disinfecting toilet seats in public restrooms prior to their use. The utensil comprises a pad means impregnated with a cleaning and disinfecting liquid mounted to one end of a handle means. At least the pad means portion of the utensil is encased in an air-tight covering means so that the utensil may be stored until ready for use. The utensil is approximately six inches in total length, so that it may easily be kept in a purse, automobile glove compartment, or other convenient location until needed. When needed, the covering means is removed; the utensil is used and then discarded. According to an alternative embodiment, the utensil includes two pad means: one impregnated with a liquid for cleaning and disinfecting toilet seats or other articles, the other left dry for drying the toilet seat or other article after it has been cleaned. If desired, the pad means may be formed with a curved surface configured to the surface of a toilet seat. The utensil is low in cost, and, therefore disposable after one use; compact in size, and, thus, easily stored; and highly effective in cleaning and disinfecting toilet seats and other articles. |