Bath and Shower Scrubber

Abstract

A brush, having: a brush head configured for holding a soap, the brush head having: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap, the soap holder having a rim and a dome; a brush platform with bristles, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap; a handle extending from the soap holder such that the handle ergonomically aids in applying the soap to a cleaning surface; where the soap is shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The instant disclosure generally relates to bath accessories. More particularly, the instant disclosure relates to bath sponges, brushes, loofahs, and the like. And even more particularly, the instant disclosure relates to a bath sponge with a soap container and an adjustable soap holder.

Description of Related Art

A brush is a tool or cleaning aid commonly consisting of bristles and a soft or abrasive material used either as body or facial sponges. Brushes are usually used for cleaning surfaces. They are especially good at scrubbing with water and water-based solutions. Brushes are typically made from cellulose wood fibers, foamed plastic polymers, or like materials. Most brushes are shaped ergonomically with the bristles uniform and fully covering a side of the brush.

Bath soap and brushes help cleanse the skin by scraping away the dead skin and washing away dirt. In order to use soap with a bath brush, liquid soap is typically added to the sponge by pouring the liquid soap onto the bath sponge. This process is time consuming. In addition, this process is also very inefficient as it typically leads to a lot of wasted soap that does not make it on the sponge or falls off of the sponge before it is absorbed into the sponge. Further waste is generated by liquid soap as it requires the accompaniment of plastic bottles which damage the environment. Bar soap does not require plastic bottles and may be held in paper boxes that can be easily recycled. However, bar soap can be inefficient to use as it requires the continuous use of a washcloth, and the small last section of the soap bar is often thrown out.

As such, there is clearly a need to make the process of applying soap to a surface faster and more efficient.

Another known problem associated with bath brushes and bathing in general is the ability to reach and wash one's back with the bath brush and soap. Currently, there are bath brushes with handles that provide the ability to reach one's back. However, these bath brushes have fixed handles making them difficult to use on other parts of the body besides the back. As such, some users may use a secondary bath brush for most parts of their body and the bath brush just for their back. In addition, getting the soap to stay on the bath brush while maneuvering the brush to the back area can cause the soap to run off or fall off the brush head. As such, there is clearly a need to provide a bath brush that can be easily used on all parts of the body including one's back while applying soap.

The instant disclosure of a bath brush with a soap attachment and handle is designed to address at least some aspects of the problems discussed above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing, a need exists for a brush including a soap holder that provides an effective method of applying soap and scrubbing with a brush. A further need exists for a brush including an attachable handle to increase the range of application.

In an embodiment, a brush, having: a brush head configured for holding soap, the brush head having: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap, the soap holder having a rim and a dome; a brush platform with bristles, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap; a handle extending from the soap holder such that the handle ergonomically aids in applying the soap to a cleaning surface; where the soap is shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the soap holder further has at least one attachment prong configured to releasably fix a soap bar, the at least one attachment prong extending at least partially axially with the bristles from the dome.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has a baton attachment configured for releasably fixing a baton.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has a section having fine point bristles extending at least partially axially with the bristles.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform is shaped such that the bristles vary in distance to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further includes at least one access point on the dome configured for removing the soap from the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform at least partially surrounds the soap holder and is integrated to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush, has: a brush head configured for holding soap, the brush head having: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap, the soap holder having an aperture; a brush platform with bristles, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap; and a handle extending from the soap holder such that the handle ergonomically aids in applying the soap to a cleaning surface, the handle having a pin and an arm connected to the pin; wherein the pin extends through the aperture such that the arm at least partially lines a surface of the soap holder; where the soap is shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the handle rotates to radially move the arm while at least partially lining the surface of the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has a baton attachment configured for releasably fixing a baton handle.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has a section having fine point bristles extending at least partially axially with the bristles.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform is shaped such that the bristles vary in distance to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has at least one access point configured for removing the soap from the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform at least partially surrounds the soap holder and is integrated to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, a brush, having: a brush head configured for holding soap, the brush head having: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap, the soap holder having at least one access point; a brush platform having a wall which at least partially encompasses the soap holder, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder having bristles such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap, the brush platform having at least one baton attachment configured for releasably fixing an extended baton; and a handle, the handle having an internal shaft connected to the soap holder, the handle extending from the soap holder such that the handle ergonomically aids in applying the soap to a cleaning surface; where the soap is configured to correspond with the soap holder shape to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has a releasably fixed baton configured to attach at the baton attachment.

In an alternative embodiment, the brush platform further has a section having fine point bristles extending at least partially axially with the bristles and the brush platform is shaped such that the bristles vary in distance to the soap holder.

In an alternative embodiment, a track within the wall extends past the wall and an arm of the soap holder extends through the track.

In an alternative embodiment, the shaft is threadably mated with an internally threaded surface of the handle and the soap holder is rotatably fixed to the shaft such that when the handle is rotated, the shaft and soap holder extend away from the handle.

In an alternative embodiment, the soap holder further has a head configured for fixing to the soap.

Further details and advantages will be understood from the following detailed description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the handle attached;

FIG. 2 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a soap bar attached;

FIG. 3 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the brush with a soap bar attached;

FIG. 6 is a top view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 7 is a side view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 8 is a cut away bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a soap bar attached;

FIG. 9 is a cut away bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a used soap bar and replacement soap bar attached;

FIG. 10 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with a used soap bar and replacement soap bar attached;

FIG. 11 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 12 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the pin and arm;

FIG. 13 is a cut away bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the pin and arm;

FIG. 14 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with the pin and arm;

FIG. 15 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 16 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 17 is a side view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 18 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 19 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle and screw extended;

FIG. 20 is a cut away isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle and screw extended;

FIG. 21 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the handle attached;

FIG. 22 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a soap bar attached;

FIG. 23 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 24 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 25 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the brush with a soap bar attached;

FIG. 26 is a top view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 27 is a side view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 28 is a cut away bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a used soap bar and replacement soap bar attached;

FIG. 29 is a cut away bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a soap bar attached;

FIG. 30 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with a used soap bar and replacement soap bar attached;

FIG. 31 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the brush;

FIG. 32 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the pin and arm;

FIG. 33 is a cut away bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the pin and arm;

FIG. 34 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with the pin and arm;

FIG. 35 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 36 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 37 is a side view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 38 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle;

FIG. 39 is a cut away side view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle and screw extended;

FIG. 40 is a cut away isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with the screw handle and screw extended;

FIG. 41 is a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of a tray retainer;

FIG. 42 is a side isometric view of an embodiment of the brush with a tray retainer;

FIG. 43 is an isometric view of an end of the baton handle;

FIG. 44 is an isometric view of the baton handle attached to the brush;

FIG. 45 is an isometric view of an embodiment of an end of the baton handle; and

FIG. 46 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the baton handle attached to an embodiment of the brush.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout. The terminology used in the description presented herein is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive manner simply because it is being utilized in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include several novel features, no single one of which is solely responsible for its desirable attributes, or which is essential to practicing the inventions herein described.

The present disclosure is directed to, in general, a bath and shower scrubber and, in particular, to a bath and shower scrubber having a soap attachment means. Certain preferred and non-limiting aspects of the components of the scrubber are illustrated in FIGS. 1-46.

The scrubber device 1 according to the invention, which is illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, comprises a brush head 10 configured for holding a soap bar 20 which includes the brush head 10 having a handle holder 30, the soap holder 12 shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap bar 20. Preferably, the brush head 10 includes a brush platform 40 with bristles 46. Preferably the brush platform 40 at least partially surrounds the soap 20 when attached to the soap holder 12 such that the bristles 46 extend to at least a surface of the soap 20. Preferably the scrubber device 1 includes an adjustable handle 50 that extends away from a soap holder 12 and through the brush platform 40 such that the adjustable handle 50 ergonomically aids in applying the soap 20 to a cleaning surface. The brush head 10, soap 20, and brush platform 40 are further illustrated in FIGS. 2-11.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2-5, the brush head 10 includes a soap holder 12 configured to releasably fix the soap 20 such that the soap 20 can be applied to a cleaning surface. The soap holder 12 is preferably a circular dome 42 shape including a rim 14 being sized to fit the soap 20 within the soap holder 12. The shape may include a cylinder wall with the circular dome 42 and be made of a ridged material. The soap 20 is preferably the same shape as the soap holder 12. However, the soap holder 12 and soap 20 may be any shape. Preferably, the soap 20 has a concave side and a convex side so when stacked upon multiple soap bars, the multiple soap bars sit flush with one another. As the soap 20 is used, it reduces in size and becomes a used soap 21. The shape of the soap 20 is preferably stackable such that the used soap 21 may be nested to the soap 20 and fused together. This advantageously allows the full use of the used soap 21. The soap 20 may be releasably fixed to the soap holder 12 with at least one attachment prong 18. The attachment prong or prongs 18 may extend from the cylinder wall or the circular dome 42 of the soap holder 12 to insert into a side of the soap 20. Preferably, the at least one attachment prong 18 extends at least partially axially with the cylinder wall or circular dome 42. Advantageously, the soap 20 may further adhere to the soap holder 12 when water or liquid is applied.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2-11, the brush platform 40 being made of a flexible material may include a cover over the circular dome 42. The cover over the circular dome 42 may be shaped to directly contact and cover the soap holder 12. This advantageously provides a gripping surface for the user. The brush platform 40 may also include a handle 50 fixed to the soap holder 12. The handle 50 extends in an approximate opposite direction from the soap holder 12 or bristles 46. Further, the brush platform 40 may include at least one baton fixing point 48 for attaching a baton handle 60. The at least one baton fixing point 48 may be located radial to the handle 50. The brush platform 40 may further have a lip 47 that extends radially and is configured to receive the baton 60 or extended handle. The at least one baton fixing point 48 may be located anywhere between the brush platform 40 and handle 50.

The brush platform 40 also may include an at least partially flat surface 44 which extends from an edge of the circular dome 42. The surface 44 may be any shape, but preferably is partially square with the corners rounded to extend in a greater length than the sides. This shape advantageously increases the surface area that is scrubbed by the brush platform 40 while being ergonomically handleable. The at least partially flat surface 44 may also include bristles 46 that extend at least partially perpendicular to the surface 44. The bristles 46 may vary in size and shape, but are preferably uniform. The bristles 46 may extend in length such that the bristles 46 extend to at least a surface length of the soap 20 while the soap 20 is fixed to the soap holder 12. This advantageously allows for the soap 20 to lather and contact a scrubbing surface while the bristles 46 simultaneously contact the scrubbing surface.

The surface 44 may include a second section 51. The second section 51 may extend outward further than the other sections of the surface 44. The second section 51 may have additional bristles 52. The additional bristles 52 may be smaller in size than the bristles 46. The additional bristles 52 may be finer to advantageously allow for more accuracy while applying the soap 20 to the leaning surface. Bristles 52 may be located on either side of the second section 51 and may at least partially axially align with bristles 46. The brush may further include that the brush platform 40 is shaped such that the bristles 46 vary in distance to the soap holder 12. The brush platform 40 may also include a handle 41.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1, 11, 21, 31, and 41-44 a baton handle 60 or baton handle end 61 may be attached to the brush platform 40. The baton handle 60 is shaped to advantageously increase the surface area that the scrubber 1 can reach. The baton handle 60 may have a prong or connection means at a distal end 62 for releasably fixing the baton handle 60 to the brush platform 40 at the at least one baton fixing point 48. The baton handle 60 may further attach between the lip 47 and the at least partially flat surface 44. The baton handle 60 may have a hanging means at a proximal end 64.

The soap 20 decreases in size through its usage life and becomes used soap 21 and eventually becomes too small in size to use. When the used soap 21 becomes too small to be able to be applied to a cleaning surface it may be removed and a second soap 20 may be releasably attached to the soap holder 12. The used soap 21 may then be fixed to a surface of the second soap 20, as illustrated in FIGS. 8-10 and 28-30. This advantageously reduces waste by using the remaining used soap 21.

In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 2-11, the soap 20 may be released from the soap holder 12 via at least one access point 15. The access point 15 may be circular in shape and is located on the dome of the soap holder 12. The access point 15 allows for the movement of the pliable material of the brush platform 40 such that a user may push the access point 15 to release the soap 20. The pliable material of the brush platform 40 may be pushed through the access point 15 to a distance equivalent to the height of the attachment prongs 18, thus pushing the soap 20 off of the attachment prongs 18. Alternatively, the access point 15 may be open and free of the pliable material of the brush platform 40.

Advantageously, to reduce waste, the soap 20 bar may be shaped to be reattached to a new soap 20 bar or back to the soap holder 12 such that the soap 20 bar is fully used. The soap 20 may reduce or diminish in size as it is used. Once the soap 20 bar is too small for viable application, it is commonly thrown out. To reduce waste, the smaller used soap 20 bar may be reattached to a top surface of a new soap 20 bar as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10. The total height of the attached bars may be greater than the bristles 46, but are preferably not. This allows for the old soap 20 bar to be fully used, reducing waste.

In an alternative embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 12-15, a pin 70 extends through the handle 50 and extends past the inner surface of the dome of the soap holder 12. In this embodiment, the handle 50 is rotatably fixed. The pin 70 may be fixed to the handle 50 such that when the handle 50 is rotated, the pin 70 rotates as well. An arm 72 may be fixed to the pin 70 at an approximately perpendicular angle such that when the pin 70 is rotated by the handle 50, the arm 72 rotates along the inner surface of the dome of the soap holder 12. The rotating pin 70 and arm 72 advantageously dislodge and release the soap 20 from the soap holder 12.

In another alternative embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 16-20, the soap holder 12 may include a head 82 slidably connected to a shaft 84 which extends within the handle 50. The head 82 may include any of the soap attachment means. The head 82 extends at least partially through a cylindrical wall 80 which surrounds the soap 20 when fixed to the soap holder 12. The cylindrical wall 80 may be long enough to at least fit one soap 20 when the soap 20 is connected to the soap holder 12. The shaft 84 may be internal to the handle 50 and extend towards the cleaning surface with a telescoping means. The internal shaft 84 may extend to adjust the distance between the head 82 and the section of the brush platform 40 which covers a side of the soap holder 12, which in turn pushes the soap 20 towards the cleaning surface. This advantageously allows a user to set a preferred height for the soap 20 to be at for use. Further, as the soap 20 is used and becomes used soap 21, the distance adjustment allows for the surface of the soap 20 or used soap 21 to always be applicable. An arm handle 86 may extend through the soap holder 12 and brush platform 40 and be configured to aid in adjusting the distance between the brush platform 40 and the soap holder 12 while advantageously providing the user with a visual of the distance between the soap holder 12 and brush platform 40.

In another alternative embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 28-42, the shaft 84 may be threadedly matted with an inner threaded surface of the handle 50, such that the soap 20 may extend and travel away from the handle 50. This advantageously allows for a user to adjust the height and exposure amount of the soap 20 or used soap 21 in reference to the tips of the bristles 42. The soap 20 may be extended past the tips of the bristles 42 when the shaft 84 is rotatably adjusted. The shaft 84 may be rotatably adjusted by rotating the handle 50. The shaft 84 may also be configured to telescope out from the handle 50 and may be adjusted by any means. The head 82 of the soap holder 12, which the soap 20 is releasably fixed to, may be integral to a wall 80 and extend away from the handle 50. The soap 20, when releasably fixed to the head 82, at least partially surrounds the head 82. In a further alternative embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 21-40. The wall 80 may integrally include a track 81 which the arm handle 86 extends and tracks through when the soap holder 12 is extended. The track 81 may extend outward past the length of the wall 80. The head 82 may be rotatably connected to an end of the shaft 84 such that when the shaft 84 or handle 50 rotates, the head 82 does not rotate. Further, the handle 50 may be ergonomically configured for rotating and gripping by a user. Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 45-46, the head 82 may include at least one soap tray retainer 88 configured to releasably fix a soap bar, the at least one soap tray retainer 88 may extend from the head 82. The soap tray retainer 88 may extend outward from the surface of the head 82. The soap tray retainers 88 may be any shape, but are preferably fin-shaped and angularly rotated. The soap tray retainers 88 may be aligned with the access points 15 to surround the head 82. Preferably, the soap tray retainers 88 aid in the releasable connection between the head 82 and the soap 20, 21.

FIGS. 43-46 illustrate an embodiment of the baton handle 60 having at least one attachment prong 62 on at least one arm 64 for releasably fixing to the brush platform 40 at the at least one baton fixing point 48. The at least one attachment prong 62 and at least one arm 64 may contact the lip 47 of the brush platform 40. The at least one attachment prong 62, when connected to the brush platform 40, may extend through the second wall 80. The baton handle 60 may be any shape, but is preferably shaped to advantageously increase the potential area for contracting the brush 10 to the cleaning surface. In an alternative embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 22-33, the at least one attachment prong 62 and at least one arm 64 may be releasably fixed to the baton handle 60.

While aspects of a scrub brush are shown in the accompanying figures and described hereinabove in detail, other aspects will be apparent to, and readily made by, those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. The invention described hereinabove is defined by the appended claims and all changes to the invention that fall within the meaning and the range of equivalency of the claims and are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

1. A brush, comprising: a brush head configured for holding a soap, the brush head comprising: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap;a brush platform with bristles, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap; andwherein the soap is shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

2. The brush of claim 1, wherein the soap holder further comprises at least one attachment prong configured to releasably fix to the soap bar, the at least one attachment prong extending at least partially axially with the bristles from a dome.

3. The brush of claim 1, wherein the brush platform further comprises a baton attachment configured for releasably fixing a baton.

4. The brush of claim 1, wherein the brush platform further comprises a section having fine point bristles extending at least partially axially with the bristles and the brush platform is shaped such that the bristles vary in distance to the soap holder.

5. The brush of claim 1, wherein the soap holder further comprises at least one soap tray retainer configured to releasably fix to the soap bar, the at least one soap tray retainer extending from the soap holder.

6. The brush of claim 1, wherein the brush platform further comprises at least one access point on the dome configured for removing the soap from the soap holder.

7. The brush of claim 1, wherein the brush platform at least partially surrounds the soap holder and is integrated to the soap holder.

8. A brush, comprising: a brush head configured for holding a soap, the brush head comprising: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap, the soap holder having an aperture;a brush platform with bristles, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap;a handle extending from the soap holder such that the handle ergonomically aids in applying the soap to a cleaning surface, the handle having a pin and an arm connected to the pin, the pin extends through the aperture such that the arm at least partially lines a surface of the soap holder; andwherein the soap is shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

9. The brush of claim 8, wherein the handle rotates to radially move the arm while at least partially lining the surface of the soap holder.

10. The brush of claim 8, wherein the brush platform further comprises a baton attachment configured for releasably fixing a baton handle.

11. The brush of claim 8, wherein the brush platform further comprises a section having fine point bristles extending at least partially axially with the bristles.

12. The brush of claim 8, wherein the brush platform is shaped such that the bristles vary in distance to the soap holder.

13. The brush of claim 8, wherein the brush platform further comprises at least one access point configured for removing the soap from the soap holder.

14. The brush of claim 8, wherein the brush platform at least partially surrounds the soap holder and is integrated to the soap holder.

15. A brush, comprising: a brush head configured for holding a soap, the brush head comprising: a soap holder shaped to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap, the soap holder comprising at least one access point;a brush platform having a wall which at least partially encompasses the soap holder, the brush platform at least partially surrounding the soap holder having bristles such that the bristles extend to at least a surface of the soap, the brush platform having at least one baton attachment configured for releasably fixing an extended baton; anda handle, the handle having an internal shaft connected to the soap holder, the handle extending from the soap holder such that the handle ergonomically aids in applying the soap to a cleaning surface;wherein the soap is configured to correspond with the soap holder shape to at least fit and releasably fix to the soap holder.

16. The brush of claim 15, wherein the brush platform further comprises a releasably fixed baton configured to attach at the baton attachment.

17. The brush of claim 15, wherein the brush platform further comprises a section having fine point bristles extending at least partially axially with the bristles and the brush platform is shaped such that the bristles vary in distance to the soap holder.

18. The brush of claim 15, wherein a track within the wall extends past the wall and an arm of the soap holder extends through the track.

19. The brush of claim 15, wherein the shaft is threadably mated with an internally threaded surface of the handle and the soap holder is rotatably fixed to the shaft such that when the handle is rotated, the shaft and soap holder extend away from the handle.

20. The brush of claim 19, wherein the soap holder further comprises a head configured for fixing to the soap.