A process cartridge includes: an image bearing body; a brush member; a
brush holder member; and a tension imparting portion. The image bearing
body bears an image on its surface. The brush member removes deposits
adhered to the surface of the image bearing body. The brush holder member
extends along a longitudinal direction of the image bearing body and
holds the brush member. The tension imparting portion imparts tension to
the brush holder member in the longitudinal direction thereof.