Abstract: A container cleaning spatula includes a generally rectangular scoop attached to an elongated handle. A pair of tabs extend rearwardly from a rearward edge of the scoop. The tabs have outside edges that are collinear with the straight side edges of the scoop, and are coplanar with the edge portions thereof. The spatula is used to remove residual viscous material from a container by scraping a straight side edge of the scoop against the wall of the container. The spatula is also used to remove residual material from under an inverted U-shaped rim of a typical container by engaging a tab thereunder, and running the tab therealong.