Abstract: A paint roller cleaning device (20) comprising an annular sleeve (22) adapted to have an interference fit with a pad on a roller (55) of a paint roller. The paint roller cleaning device (20) includes liquid passage means (28) within the annular sleeve (22), liquid entry means (36) to said liquid passage means (28) and liquid outlet means (38) communicating with the liquid passage means (28) on the inner surface (24) of the annular sleeve (22). A plurality of scrubber elements (44) are positioned circumferentially about the inner surface (24) of the annular sleeve (22) along a longitudinal portion thereof. The liquid entry means (36) includes a threaded cylindrical portion (42) in parallel orientation with the annular sleeve (22).