Lift off tank handle latch

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along a surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. The apparatus further includes a solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface. The solution tank is removably mounted to the handle. The apparatus further includes a recovery tank removably mounted one of the handle and the base portion and a suction nozzle secured to the base portion and in fluid communication with the recovery tank. The apparatus still further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank and a tank carrying handle fixedly secured to the solution tank. The apparatus yet further includes a latch pivotally connected to the tank carrying handle and releasably connected to the handle for releasably latching the solution tank to the handle. Simultaneously grasping the latch and the tank carrying handle unlatches the solution tank from the handle.

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