Tool assembly comprising universal handle and interchangeable tool heads

A tool assembly for use with cleaning, the assembly comprising:

• a universal handle comprising an elongated handle having first and second ends and a locking system positioned at or near the second end of the handle;
• and
• a tool operatively attached to the universal handle, the tool comprising a body and including first and second connection points for connecting the tool to the handle, wherein the body includes a bottom and side walls extending generally upward from the bottom to form a substantially hollow inner section, wherein the sidewalls extend at opposite longitudinal ends such that the substantially hollow inner section is open from a front of the tool to a rear of the tool;
• wherein the locking system comprising a keyed locking collar for orienting and engaging at least a first portion of a tool and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool.

A floor care tool, comprising:

• an elongated handle having first and second ends, a mounting member at the first end, and a locking system positioned at or near the second end of the handle, the locking system comprising a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of a tool head;
• the tool head comprising a body and including first and second connection points for connecting the tool head to the handle, wherein the body includes a bottom and side walls extending generally upward from the bottom to form a substantially hollow inner section, wherein the sidewalls extend at opposite longitudinal ends such that the substantially hollow inner section is open from a front of the tool head to a rear of the tool head;
• and
• one or more floor care members operatively positioned at the bottom of the body of the tool head to interact with a floor.

The floor care tool of 18, wherein the one or more floor care members are attached to the tool head by:

• a. slots;
• b. mechanical fasteners;
• c. snaps;
• d. friction;
• e. pins;
• f. clamps;
• or
• g. some combination thereof.