Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus for placement over a sink, to facilitate the washing of dishes and the like, includes an enclosure, formed at least in part, of a substantially translucent plastic material. Sealing means are disposed along the lower edges of the side portions of the enclosure for substantially sealing the interior of the enclosure from the exterior thereof, when the lower edges of the side portions are disposed about the perimeter of the sink. A nozzle is connected to the enclosure and disposed on the interior thereof, and means are provided for connecting the nozzle to a faucet on the sink. Means are also provided for supplying a detergent to the interior of the enclosure and means are provided for manually moving the nozzle from the exterior of the enclosure.