The invention relates to a device for collecting and containing dirt or fluid. An apparatus comprising: hollow chamber (1); first actuator with scooping mechanism (5) which when retracted is proximate to the rim edge (4), and which when extended is proximate to the centre of the chamber opening; second actuator comprising holding or attachment member (7), which is moveable back and forth (on tracks 8) between distal and proximal ends; store of disposable containment tube material, held by the holding member. Methods of controlling a cleaning device, which allow for use of the device, using the containment tube for multiple actions, and disposing of the containment tube. A first embodiment (Fig. 1, 6 & 7) has a double scoop mechanism (5) which is connected to the rim (4) by resilient (bridging members 6), with a disposable containment tube (10) drawn over the opening (Fig. 3). A second embodiment (Fig. 2, 6 & 7) has triple arcuate scoop members (5) that are connected to rim (4). A further embodiment (Fig. 4, 6 & 7) has first triple arcuate scoop members (11) and second triple arcuate scoop members (12).
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