Abstract: A typeball cleaning apparatus is provided for cleaning typewriter and terminal typeballs of the type having a bore therein with an engaging mechanism in the bore for engaging a mounting on the typewriter or terminal. The apparatus includes a container having an open top. A plurality of brushes have one end mounted on the interior sides of the container with the other end of each of the brushes extending towards the axis of the container. A top member with an aperture therethrough covers the container. A crank is provided which has an engaging portion which passes through the aperture in the top member into the container. The engaging portion is insertable into the bore in the typeball and engages the engaging mechanism in the typeball. The crank also includes a handle portion which is on the exterior of the container for turning the crank.