Disclosed is a cleaning apparatus (100) for cleaning a door handle (103) mounted on a door (101). The apparatus comprises a cleaning means (102) which in use is operatively connected to a door to apply a disinfectant to the door handle surface when the door is opened or closed. The cleaning means comprises a reservoir of disinfectant liquid (105) and a spray head to spray the disinfectant liquid onto the handle (103) when the door is opened or closed. The spray head is operated by an actuating means (150).
