FIELD: cleaning equipment. SUBSTANCE: washing device for removal of contaminants from solid surfaces has handle and detachable washing cushion having rubbing layer and absorbing layer. Washing cushion is capable of absorbing and retaining immense amounts of liquid. Absorbing capacity of cushion under pressure of 0.09 psi for 1,200 s is at least 10 g of deionized water per gram of washing cushion. EFFECT: increased efficiency and improved quality of washing surfaces. 11 cl, 8 dwg
