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Universal Brush Manufacturing Company

In 1944, Lou Mundo invented the first automatic car wash brush and established Universal Brush Company, which has since grown into a renowned producer of premium brushes for the commercial car wash and detailing industries. Many of the brushes widely utilized in car wash tunnels and express wash systems were designed and developed by Universal Brush, a company with a 75-year legacy of innovation and expertise. As one of the longest-standing family-owned brush manufacturers in the car wash industry, the company is now under the leadership of Lou Mundo’s grandsons, John and Kevin Mundo, who are poised to guide its continued success into the future.

Their mission is to deliver top-quality brushes at reasonable prices. Their products undergo rigorous testing to ensure reliability and the performance that car wash professionals and detailers expect. Each brush is skillfully crafted in the USA, supporting American jobs and reflecting Universal Brush's unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Kleen-Rite is proud to be an authorized distributor of Universal Brush Company's products!

Explore a curated selection of Universal Brush Company products and elevate your car wash with premium-quality solutions. Our comprehensive inventory ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to outperform the competition. Don’t settle for less! Explore the categories below to find products tailored to your needs today!

Universal Brush Belanger Car Length Double Cross Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Black
Universal Brush 7BDCC Replacement Cloth for Belanger Double Cross Car Length - Rod Style, Black
Mfr. Model #: 7BDCC BLACK
KR Part #: UBCM183BK
MSRP
$1,588.00
Now Only!
$934.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Combo Wash Module Wrap Bottom - Black Foam
Universal Brush BCWMWBF Combo Wash Module Wrap, Bottom - 24 Inch, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: BCWMWBF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF155BK
MSRP
$1,684.00
Now Only!
$990.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Belanger 24" High Hitch-Hiker - Green Foam
Universal Brush BHH24F 24 Inch Hitch-Hiker - Angle Cut, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: BHH24F GREEN
KR Part #: UBF120G
MSRP
$544.00
Now Only!
$320.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Black Foam
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73PSF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF530BK
MSRP
$2,148.00
Now Only!
$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec Brush Diagram
Universal Brush AUTEC4BLACK Autec Row 4 Angled Brush Replacement - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 4BLACK
KR Part #: UBC615BK
MSRP
$16.30
Now Only!
$9.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Car Length Whipper Snapper Replacement Cloth, Green
Universal Brush BWS6BC Replacement Cloth for Belanger 6 Basket Whipper Snapper - Car Length, Green
Mfr. Model #: BWS6BC GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM143G
MSRP
$2,628.00
Now Only!
$1,545.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 135004A Peco PE135 35 Inch Deluxe Van/Side Washer, Bottom
Universal Brush 135004A Peco PE135 35 In. Deluxe Van/Side Washer, Bottom - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 135004A BLACK
KR Part #: UBC320BK
MSRP
$1,576.00
Now Only!
$927.06
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush E10RV Econocraft 10 Row Mitter Van Length, Black
Universal Brush E10RV Econocraft 10 Row Mitter Van Length, Black
Mfr. Model #: E10RV BLACK
KR Part #: UBCM223BK
MSRP
$3,268.00
Now Only!
$1,922.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Belanger 24" High Hitch-Hiker - Black Cloth
Universal Brush BHH24 24-Inch Hitch-Hiker - Angle Cut, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BHH24 BLACK
KR Part #: UBC120BK
MSRP
$336.00
Now Only!
$197.65
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 163004A Peco PE163 28 Inch Deluxe Van/Side Washer
Universal Brush 163004A Peco PE163 28 In. Deluxe Van/Side Washer - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 163004A BLUE
KR Part #: UBC305BL
MSRP
$540.00
Now Only!
$317.65
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec - Row 6 & 7 Cloth 20" x 17" Red
Autec - Row 6 & 7 Cloth 20" x 17" Red
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 67 RED
KR Part #: UBC625R
MSRP
$49.00
Now Only!
$28.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 73B63TF Sonny's SFB63 Replacement Top Wraps
Universal Brush 73B63TF RED Sonny's SFB63 Bottom Motor Top Side Washer Set - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B63TF RED
KR Part #: UBF565R
MSRP
$392.00
Now Only!
$230.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Blue Row 6 and 7 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 20" X 17"
Autec - Row 6 & 7 Foam 20" x 17" Blue
Mfr. Model #: UBAUTEC F67 BLU
KR Part #: UBF625BL
MSRP
$65.00
Now Only!
$38.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Econocraft Side to Side Mitter Cloth
Universal Brush Econocraft Side to Side Mitter Cloth - Van Length, Blue
Mfr. Model #: STOS BLUE
KR Part #: UBCM213BL
MSRP
$2,976.00
Now Only!
$1,750.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Belanger Whip-A-Cross 310 Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Green
Universal Brush BWC1FB Replacement Cloth for Belanger Whip-A-Cross 310 - Rod Style, Green
Mfr. Model #: BWC1FB GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM163G
MSRP
$1,328.00
Now Only!
$781.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Blue Row 5 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 21"
Autec - Row 5 Foam 10" x 21" Blue
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F5 BLU
KR Part #: UBF620BL
MSRP
$22.00
Now Only!
$12.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush T372004 Peco PE372 48 Inch Wrap-Around Foam, Top Core
Universal Brush T372004F Peco PE372 48 In. Soft Flex Wrap Around, Top - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: T372004F RED
KR Part #: UBF310R
MSRP
$1,200.00
Now Only!
$705.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Sonny's SF1 Driver Side Washer Replacement Foam
Universal Brush 73DSF BLUE Sonny's Driver Side Washer Set - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73DSF BLUE
KR Part #: UBF525BL
MSRP
$1,364.00
Now Only!
$802.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Sonny's SF1 Driver Side Washer Replacement Foam
Universal Brush 73DSF BLACK Sonny's Driver Side Washer Set - Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73DSF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF525BK
MSRP
$1,364.00
Now Only!
$802.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Combo Wash Module Wrap Bottom - Black Cloth
Universal Brush BCWMWB Combo Wash Module Wrap, Bottom - 24 Inch, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BCWMWB BLACK
KR Part #: UBC155BK
MSRP
$1,252.00
Now Only!
$736.47
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks

Explore the Range of Brushes Manufactured by Universal Brush

  • Cleaning Brushes for Cars, Trucks, Buses, RVs, Trains, and Planes
  • Foam Brushes for Self-Serve Car Wash Bays
    • Fill Material
      • Hog's Hair (Boar's Hair)
      • Nylon
    • Head Material
      • Plastic
      • Aluminum
  • Detailing Brushes
  • Cloth Mitter Curtains for Automatic and Express Tunnel Washes
  • Tire Brushes for Automatic and Express Tunnel Washes
    • Wheel/Tire Scrub Brushes
    • Poodle Style Brushes
    • Tire Shine Applicator Brushes
  • Prep Brushes for Tunnel Washes

How are Universal Brush's Products Used in the Industry

Universal Brush’s products serve multiple applications throughout the professional car wash and detailing industry. For example, their wrap-around and rocker panel brushes are common in high-volume express tunnel washes because they gently clean the sides and lower panels of vehicles. Wheel and tire scrub brushes, designed with tough nylon or Unilon filaments, quickly remove grit and brake dust from rims, making them a staple for automatic and express tunnel washes. Large fleet washing operations for buses, trucks, and trains rely on Universal’s robust mitter curtains and soft cloth brushes to efficiently clean many surfaces while preserving the integrity of paint and graphics.
Even self-serve car washes benefit from Universal’s foam brushes, which allow customers to apply soap and clean their vehicles thoroughly while protecting all types of finishes. This wide range of specialized brushes and materials means every segment of the industry can achieve reliable, thorough cleaning while reducing the risk of vehicle damage and downtime.

Rigorous Testing for Unmatched Reliability

Their products undergo rigorous testing to ensure reliability and the performance that car wash professionals and detailers expect. Every brush is evaluated for durability, consistent cleaning power, and resistance to harsh chemicals and repeated use. Strict quality control measures guarantee each item meets industry standards before leaving the factory. Professional operators rely on Universal Brush for high-quality tools that minimize downtime and reduce replacement costs, allowing them to maintain peak efficiency. With this rigorous approach, Universal Brush Company has earned the trust of car wash owners nationwide, providing products that endure the toughest demands in both commercial and detailing environments.

Leading the Way in Innovation

The First Automatic Car Wash Brush

Automatic car wash brushes have come a long way since Lou Mundo first introduced his groundbreaking invention. His original design featured a wooden core with Tampico fiber bristles.

Universal Brush has continually refined its products, utilizing advanced materials and innovative brush styles to accommodate the ever-changing designs of modern vehicles and the needs of car washes. Newer styles include wrap-around, rocker panel, window, monster roof, hitch-hiker, and hub cap brushes.

Universal Brush Creates "Unilon" Filament

As advances in brush materials progressed, in 1950, Universal Brush created a new and now trademarked material named Unilon. It is an X-shaped plastic filament that is still used worldwide in the car, bus, truck, and train washing industries today.

Groundbreaking Soft Cloth Material Introduced

The widely used soft cloth material is another innovative product developed by Universal Brush. It was created in the 80s and is commonly utilized in mitter curtains and various brushes within automatic and express tunnel car washes. Universal Brush worked with leading textile manufacturers to develop and test this new material.

Universal Foam: The Latest Innovation from Universal Brush

In recent years, Universal Brush unveiled Universal Foam, setting a new standard in material innovation. Crafted from lightweight closed-cell foam, this advanced material offers exceptional softness and flexibility while significantly enhancing durability over traditional options. Its gentle touch minimizes the likelihood of scratching vehicle surfaces, making it an outstanding choice for those seeking superior protection and care.

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