Abstract: A vacuum cleaning apparatus comprises a cleaning head (102) having a lower surface (110) which in use is located adjacent a surface to be cleaned. An airflow channel (112) is defined within the cleaning head (102) having a first end configured for connection to a vacuum source, and a second end defining an opening (118) proximate the lower surface (110) of the cleaning head (102) through which a vacuum is applied to the cleaning surface. At least one vibration element (130) is located proximate the lower surface (110) of the cleaning head (102) that is arranged to apply vibration to the cleaning surface when the cleaning head is located adjacent thereto. In addition, at least one vibration actuator (136) is included for causing the at least one vibration element (130) to vibrate. The at least one vibration actuator (136) is located within a sealed enclosure which is sealed from the airflow through the airflow channel (112) to isolate the actuator (136) therefrom.