Cleaning unit for a cleaning device for cleaning teatcups of a milking apparatus, and a cleaning device

A cleaning unit for a cleaning device for cleaning teatcups of a milking apparatus, the cleaning unit being configured for receiving a teatcup of the milking apparatus, the cleaning unit comprising a cup-shaped member comprising:

• an annular bottom surface extending around a longitudinal central axis of the cleaning unit;
• a side surface extending around the annular bottom surface and facing the longitudinal central axis;
• and
• at least three ribs protruding from the annular bottom surface and having an extension between an inner position and an outer position on the annular bottom surface,
• wherein the inner position is located more closely to the longitudinal central axis than the outer position,
• wherein the ribs are configured to create a gap between the annular bottom surface and an end surface of the teatcup received in the cleaning unit, and
• wherein each of the ribs is curved along at least a part of the extension.