The present invention relates to a bathing article having detergent contained in a surface layer and particularly to a disposable mesh, fibrous or sponge type bathing substance with the detergent sprayed to a surface layer.
Conventional bathing substances and detergents are usually made and stored separately. When in use, the bathing substance is wetted, and then the detergent is added. After the bathing substance is squeezed and scrubbed to generate a frothy lather, it may be used to scrub the body for cleaning. It is a troublesome chore.
To overcome this, there is an approach to make the detergent in a cake as disclosed in ROC patent publication No. 172897, entitled “Tearable fibrous soap” which has the detergent mixed in a fibrous bathing substance as shown in
While it is more convenient, it is still not desirable for use in hotels. People are very concern of personal hygiene these days; hotels usually provide personal bathing articles for guests who stay over a short period. The conventional cleaning article mentioned above contains a lot of detergent. However, it has to be thrown away after use for one or a few times for hygienic reasons, regardless if there is still detergent. It is wasteful.
Therefore the primary object of the invention is to provide a disposable bathing article that has detergent contained in a surface layer to meet personal hygienic requirements. It includes a bathing substance and detergent. The bathing substance is made from a mesh material, porous fibers or sponge. A thin layer of detergent or soap film is coated on the surface layer of the porous material. The detergent or soap film is preferably applied through spraying.
The foregoing, as well as additional objects, features and advantages of the invention will be more readily apparent from the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been set forth for the purpose of disclosure, modifications of the disclosed embodiments of the invention as well as other embodiments thereof may occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to cover all embodiments which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.