Abstract: A spray gun cleaning device for capturing and condensing cleaning solvent and a method for using. The spray gun cleaning device comprises:(a) a passage way comprising an inlet and an outlet, wherein said inlet defines a receptacle for receiving a spray gun nozzle,(b) a vertically descending member having a proximal opening and first and second distal openings, wherein the first distal opening is located downstream from the proximal opening and at a 90.degree. angle to the second distal opening, and wherein the descending member is connected to the passage way at its proximal opening,(c) a waste collection container located downstream of the vertically descending member, and connected to the first distal opening of the descending member, and(d) a vertically ascending passive condenser attached to the vertically descending member at its second distal opening, wherein the condenser comprises a multiplicity of tubular members located adjacent to one another.