Abstract: An apparatus is for cleaning of articles, for example brushes. The apparatus comprises a container which is arranged for receiving a cleaning liquid, a lid which is arranged for closing the container, and means arranged for holding the articles at least partly fixed in an upper portion of the container. At least one paddle wheel is arranged rotatable in a lower portion of the container. The container comprises one or more wall portions which partly are surrounding the at least one paddle wheel and provide means arranged for guiding a flow of cleaning liquid from the at least one paddle wheel towards the upper portion of the container.