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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!

P96X12/6BW Universal Blue Welded Shaft Poodle Brush
Universal Brush Blue Poodle Brush with Welded Shaft - 96 in. x 12 in./6 in.
Mfr. Model #: P96X12/6BW
KR Part #: UB502BL
MSRP
$2,190.00
Now Only!
$1,479.73
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Van Length Whipper Snapper Replacement Cloth, Black
Universal Brush BWS6BV Replacement Cloth for Belanger 6 Basket Whipper Snapper - Van Length, Black
Mfr. Model #: BWS6BV BLACK
KR Part #: UBCM103BK
MSRP
$2,996.00
Now Only!
$1,762.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
red Belanger mitter
Red 76" x 12" Looped and Sewn Cloth Mitter
Mfr. Model #: UB12X76LP3IN
KR Part #: UBC710-R
MSRP
$38.00
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$22.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush S804RB Side to Side Curved Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM804 - Red
Universal Brush S804RB Side to Side Curved Basket Van Length, Sonny's SFM804 - Red
Mfr. Model #: S804RB RED
KR Part #: UBCM553R
MSRP
$1,808.00
Now Only!
$1,063.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 670804 Peco MC08 Wash-Along Mitter
Universal Brush 670804 Peco MC08 Wash-Along Mitter, Blue
Mfr. Model #: 670804 BLUE
KR Part #: UBCM333BL
MSRP
$2,040.00
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$1,200.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SF50 Sonny's Bottom Red Cloth Brush
Sonny's SF50 Bottom Section - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B50B RED
KR Part #: UBC550R
MSRP
$1,260.00
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$741.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 128004A Peco PE128 Detail Side Washer Set
Universal Brush 128004A Peco PE128 Detail Side Washer Set - 28 In., Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 128004A BLUE
KR Part #: UBC315BL
MSRP
$1,152.00
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$677.65
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Belanger Whip-A-Cross 802 Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Blue
Universal Brush BWSCMV Replacement Cloth for Belanger Whip-A-Cross 802 - Rod Style, Blue
Mfr. Model #: BWSCMV BLUE
KR Part #: UBCM133BL
MSRP
$1,988.00
Now Only!
$1,169.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SF50 Sonny's Bottom Blue Foam Brush
Sonny's SF50 Bottom Section - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B50BF BLUE
KR Part #: UBF550BL
MSRP
$1,756.00
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$1,032.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Blue Cloth
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73PS BLUE
KR Part #: UBC530BL
MSRP
$1,528.00
Now Only!
$898.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
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Universal Brush Black Standard Nylon and Poly Mix Tire Brush - 96 inch x 8 inch, 4-Bolt Adapter
Mfr. Model #: 96X8BLKNP4B
KR Part #: UB504BK
MSRP
$1,790.00
Now Only!
$1,209.46
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Belanger Whip-A-Cross 802 Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Red
Universal Brush BWSCMV Replacement Cloth for Belanger Whip-A-Cross 802 - Rod Style, Red
Mfr. Model #: BWSCMV RED
KR Part #: UBCM133R
MSRP
$1,988.00
Now Only!
$1,169.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
96X8BNP4B Universal Blue Standard Tire Brush
Universal Brush Blue Standard Nylon and Poly Mix Tire Brush - 96 inch x 8 inch, 4-Bolt Adapter
Mfr. Model #: 96X8BNP4B
KR Part #: UB504BL
MSRP
$1,790.00
Now Only!
$1,209.46
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
96X8BP4B Universal Blue Standard Tire Brush
Universal Brush Blue Standard Poly Tire Brush - 96 inch x 8 inch, 4-Bolt Adapter
Mfr. Model #: 96X8BP4B SHIPS FRT
KR Part #: UB508BL
MSRP
$1,500.00
Now Only!
$1,013.51
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Belanger Whip-A-Cross 802 Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Black
Universal Brush BWSCMV Replacement Cloth for Belanger Whip-A-Cross 802 - Rod Style, Black
Mfr. Model #: BWSCMV BLACK
KR Part #: UBCM133BK
MSRP
$1,988.00
Now Only!
$1,169.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Replacement Cloth for Sonny's SFM801 Flat Basket Side to Side Mitter - Rod Style, Red
Universal Brush SSS1B Replacement Cloth for Sonny's Side-to-Side SFM801 Mitter - Rod Style, Red
Mfr. Model #: SSS1B RED
KR Part #: UBCM513R
MSRP
$1,336.00
Now Only!
$785.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Black Cloth
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73PS BLACK
KR Part #: UBC530BK
MSRP
$1,528.00
Now Only!
$898.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Blue Cloth Curtain for Autec Washes - 12" x 78" x 70"
Autec - Cloth Curtain 12" x 78" Blue
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC MC BLU
KR Part #: UBC630BL
MSRP
$51.00
Now Only!
$30.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Red Cloth
Sonny's SF1-SF2-SF3 Passenger Side Wheel/SFB28 Wheel - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73PS RED
KR Part #: UBC530R
MSRP
$1,528.00
Now Only!
$898.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x14x50/58 Angle Cut - Black
Universal Brush HCRP Hubcap Rocker Panel, 10x14x50/58 Angle Cut, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X14X5058
KR Part #: UBC405BK
MSRP
$644.00
Now Only!
$378.82
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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