The invention relates to an overhead filter press cloth washing mechanism, which can be used for preventing water from entering a filter press cloth washing mechanism, prolonging the service life of the cloth washing mechanism and saving water resources and has the characteristics of smooth movement of a washing assembly, high washing efficiency and good effect. The overhead filter press cloth washing mechanism comprises an overhead support beam, a walking type washing frame, an elevating assembly, a double-stage guiding mechanism, a walking assembly and a washing assembly, wherein the overhead support frame is fixed on the top of the filter press frame; the walking type washing frame is used for driving a chain wheel to move forwards and backwards on the overhead support beam through a motor of the walking assembly; and the elevating assembly, the double-stage guiding mechanism, the walking assembly and the washing assembly are arranged on the walking type washing frame. The overhead filter press cloth washing mechanism has the advantages that: I, water sprayed out of the washing assembly can be prevented from falling onto spare parts, the failure frequency of the filter press is lowered, and the service life is prolonged; II, cost is reduced, maintenance difficulty is lowered, and positioning accuracy is increased; and III, the structure is simple, economic efficiency and practicability are realized, and the consumption of water resource is saved.