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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 Sonny's SFB63 Van High Side Brush Replacement Cloth
Universal Brush 73B63B BLUE Sonny's SFB63 Bottom Washer Set - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B63B BLUE
KR Part #: UBC570BL
MSRP
$1,588.00
Now Only!
$934.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer 10x28x50 Straight Cut - R
Universal Brush RPSW Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer Brush, 12x28x50, Straight Cut - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: RPSW10X28X50FRD
KR Part #: UBF430R
MSRP
$1,228.00
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$722.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush SSS2B Side to Side 2 Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM802 - Black
Universal Brush SSS2B Side to Side 2 Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM802 - Black
Mfr. Model #: SSS2B BLACK
KR Part #: UBCM543BK
MSRP
$2,628.00
Now Only!
$1,545.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec Brush Diagram
Universal Brush AUTEC5BLACK Autec Row 5 Angled Brush Replacement - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 5BLACK
KR Part #: UBC620BK
MSRP
$16.00
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$9.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x35x50 Straight Cut - Blue Foam
Universal Brush HCRP Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel, 10x35x50 Straight Cut, Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X35X50FBL
KR Part #: UBF420BL
MSRP
$1,624.00
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$955.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Van Length Whipper Snapper Replacement Cloth, Red
Universal Brush BWS4BV Replacement Cloth for Belanger 4 Basket Whipper Snapper - Van Length, Red
Mfr. Model #: BWS4BV RED
KR Part #: UBCM113R
MSRP
$2,028.00
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$1,192.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush T372004 Peco PE372 48 Inch Wrap-Around Cloth, Top Core
Universal Brush T372004 Peco PE372 48 In. Soft Flex Wrap Around, Top - Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: T372004 GREEN
KR Part #: UBC310G
MSRP
$760.00
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$447.06
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Wrap Around Bottom Section - Blue Cloth
Universal Brush Wrap Around Cloth, Bottom Section - 12x18x24, Blue
Mfr. Model #: EWB24 BLUE
KR Part #: UBC225BL
MSRP
$1,104.00
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$649.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Wrap Around with Clutch - Green Foam
Universal Brush BWRAP24F Belanger Wash with Clutch, Bottom - 24 Inch, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: BWRAP24F GREEN
KR Part #: UBF130G
MSRP
$1,688.00
Now Only!
$992.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush S804RB Side to Side Curved Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM804 - Green
Universal Brush S804RB Side to Side Curved Basket Van Length, Sonny's SFM804 - Green
Mfr. Model #: S804RB GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM553G
MSRP
$1,808.00
Now Only!
$1,063.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush B372004 Peco PE372 24 Inch Wrap-Around Cloth, Bottom Core
Universal Brush B372004 Peco PE372 24 In. Soft Flex Wrap Around, Bottom - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: B372004 RED
KR Part #: UBC325R
MSRP
$1,220.00
Now Only!
$717.65
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 118004 Peco PE118 18 In. Hub Cap Rocker Washer Foam Set - Green
Universal Brush 118004 Peco PE118 18 In. Hub Cap Rocker Washer Foam Set - Green
Mfr. Model #: 118004AF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF300G
MSRP
$1,020.00
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$600.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 73B50T Sonny's SFB50 Replacement Top Wraps
Universal Brush 73B50T BLACK Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Motor Top Wrap Section - Angle Cut, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B50T BLACK
KR Part #: UBC545BK
MSRP
$260.00
Now Only!
$152.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Peco 128004 Detail Side Washer Cloth Set
Peco 128004 PE128 28 In. Detail Side Washer Cloth Set - Green
Mfr. Model #: 128004A GREEN
KR Part #: UBC315G
MSRP
$1,152.00
Now Only!
$677.65
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 73B18 Sonny's SFB18 18 Inch Wheel and Hub Cap Washer Set - Blue Cloth
Universal Brush 73B18 Sonny's SFB18 18 In. Wheel and Hub Cap Washer Set - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B18 BLUE
KR Part #: UBC520BL
MSRP
$712.00
Now Only!
$418.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Green Row 3 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 23.5"
Autec - Row 3 Foam 10" x 23.5" Green
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F3 GRN
KR Part #: UBF610G
MSRP
$23.50
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$13.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 73B63T Sonny's SFB63 Replacement Top Wraps
Universal Brush 73B63T BLACK Sonny's SFB63 Bottom Motor Top Side Washer Set - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B63T BLACK
KR Part #: UBC565BK
MSRP
$484.00
Now Only!
$284.71
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 7377T Sonny's SF77 Replacement Top Wraps
Universal Brush 7377T BLACK Sonny's SF77 Top Wrap Section - Angle Cut, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 7377T BLACK
KR Part #: UBC500BK
MSRP
$652.00
Now Only!
$383.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Belanger Whip-A-Cross 310 Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Red
Universal Brush BWC1FB Replacement Cloth for Belanger Whip-A-Cross 310 - Rod Style, Red
Mfr. Model #: BWC1FB RED
KR Part #: UBCM163R
MSRP
$1,328.00
Now Only!
$781.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Belanger 24" High Hitch-Hiker - Red Foam
Universal Brush BHH24F 24 Inch Hitch-Hiker - Angle Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: BHH24F RED
KR Part #: UBF120R
MSRP
$544.00
Now Only!
$320.00
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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