A combined cleaning apparatus 10 for cleaning vegetables or other items includes: a main frame, a first cleaning part 12 and a second cleaning part 14. The first cleaning part is configured to perform a first cleaning operation and is configured for rotation with respect to the main frame and has a barrel body 16 defining a central bore 30. The second cleaning part is configured to conduct a cleaning operation subsequent to the first cleaning operation. The second cleaning part is also configured for rotation with respect to the main frame and has a barrel body 18 defining a second cleaning part central bore 32. A connecting part 34 couples the first and second cleaning parts, the connecting part being coupled for rotation about an axis which is substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the first and/or second cleaning part. The connecting part is configured for rotation with respect to one of the first and second cleaning parts, typically via a bearing member. The first cleaning operation may be washing and the second cleaning operation may be polishing or drying.
