Abstract: A filter cleaning apparatus having a canister body for at least partially containing a filter to be cleaned, the canister body having a central longitudinal axis with which the filter in use is located coaxially for cleaning, the filter being mounted for rotation about the central axis. The canister body can also have at least one fluid outlet located within the canister for application of fluid tangentially to the filter, the application of the fluid rotating the filter; and can further include a drain to drain the fluid from the canister.