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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 163004A Peco PE163 28 Inch Deluxe Van/Side Washer
Universal Brush 163004A Peco PE163 28 In. Deluxe Van/Side Washer - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 163004A RED
KR Part #: UBC305R
MSRP
$540.00
Now Only!
$317.65
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Programmable Side Washer Bottom Section - Black Foam
Universal Brush BPSWBF 24 Inch Side Washer Bottom Section - Angle Cut, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: BPSWBF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF150BK
MSRP
$1,748.00
Now Only!
$1,028.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
18" Programmable Side Washer Top Section - Red Foam
Universal Brush BPSWTF 18 Inch Side Washer Top Section - Angle Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: BPSWTF RED
KR Part #: UBF140R
MSRP
$492.00
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$289.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Red Foam
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73PSF RED
KR Part #: UBF530R
MSRP
$2,148.00
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$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 73B21 Sonny's SFB21 21 Inch Wheel and Hub Cap Washer Set - Blue Cloth
Universal Brush 73B21 Sonny's SFB21 21 In. Wheel and Hub Cap Washer Set - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B21 BLUE
KR Part #: UBC515BL
MSRP
$756.00
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$444.71
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush S202RB Front to Back Curved Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM202 - Red
Universal Brush S202RB Front to Back Curved Basket Van Length, Sonny's SFM202 - Red
Mfr. Model #: S202RB RED
KR Part #: UBCM523R
MSRP
$2,020.00
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$1,188.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Green Row 2 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 25"
Autec - Row 2 Foam 10" x 25" Green
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F2 GRN
KR Part #: UBF605G
MSRP
$24.00
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$14.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Hanna Side Washer Replacement Cloth
Universal Brush HSWB12X35X52BLU Hanna Side Washer Brush, 12 x 35 x 52, Straight Cut - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HSWB12X35X52BLU
KR Part #: UBC450BL
MSRP
$1,260.00
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$741.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
3"x86" Blue Drop Curtain
3"x86" Blue Drop Curtain
Mfr. Model #: UB3X86LP&S-WLBL
KR Part #: UBC700
MSRP
$17.00
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$10.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec Brush Diagram
Universal Brush AUTEC3GREEN Autec Row 3 Angled Brush Replacement - Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 3GREEN
KR Part #: UBC610G
MSRP
$16.80
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$9.88
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 - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: T372004F BLUE
KR Part #: UBF310BL
MSRP
$1,200.00
Now Only!
$705.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 163004AF Peco PE163 28 In. Deluxe Van/Side Washer
Universal Brush 163004AF Peco PE163 28 In. Deluxe Van/Side Washer - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: 163004AF BLUE
KR Part #: UBF305BL
MSRP
$720.00
Now Only!
$423.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Combo Wash Module Wrap Bottom - Green Cloth
Universal Brush BCWMWB Combo Wash Module Wrap, Bottom - 24 Inch, Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BCWMWB GREEN
KR Part #: UBC155G
MSRP
$1,252.00
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$736.47
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
18" Programmable Side Washer Top Section - Black Cloth
Universal Brush BPSWT 18 Inch Side Washer Top Section - Angle Cut, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BPSWT BLACK
KR Part #: UBC140BK
MSRP
$304.00
Now Only!
$178.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush SFR4B Front to Back 4 Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM100 and SFM104 - Green
Universal Brush SFR4B Front to Back 4 Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM100 and SFM104 - Green
Mfr. Model #: SFR4B GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM533G
MSRP
$2,128.00
Now Only!
$1,251.76
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Red Row 3 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 23.5"
Autec - Row 3 Foam 10" x 23.5" Red
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F3 RED
KR Part #: UBF610R
MSRP
$23.50
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$13.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 135004A Peco PE135 35 Inch Deluxe Van/Side Washer, Bottom
Peco PE135 35" Deluxe Van/Side Washer Bottom/Deluxe Detail Side Washer - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 135004A BLUE
KR Part #: UBC320BL
MSRP
$1,576.00
Now Only!
$927.06
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Sonny's SFB63 Van High Side Brush Replacement Foam
Universal Brush 73B63BF GREEN Sonny's SFB63 Bottom Washer Set - Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B63BF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF570G
MSRP
$1,896.00
Now Only!
$1,115.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 7377BF Sonny's SF77 Replacement Bottom Wraps
Universal Brush 7377BF RED Sonny's SF77 Bottom Wrap Section - Straight Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: 7377BF RED
KR Part #: UBF505R
MSRP
$2,148.00
Now Only!
$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SF50 Sonny's Bottom Green Foam Brush
Sonny's SF50 Bottom Section - Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B50BF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF550G
MSRP
$1,756.00
Now Only!
$1,032.94
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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