Abstract: A washing apparatus for tumblers and the like comprising an open-topped container, inlet means in communication therewith for connection to an external supply of cleansing liquid to allow continuous flow from the supply into the container, a first stationary brush unit having a plurality of inwardly directed bristles arranged peripherally around the inside face of the container and a second stationary brush unit comprising an upright member arranged centrally of the container and having a plurality of radially onwardly directed bristles. The open-topped container can be located within an outer jacket into which used cleansing liquid overflows from the container and which has outlet means for removal of the fluid overflow.