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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!

Autec - Row 3 Cloth 10" x 23.5" Black
Autec - Row 3 Cloth 10" x 23.5" Black
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 3BLACK
KR Part #: UBC610BK
MSRP
$16.80
Now Only!
$9.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Combo Wash Module Wrap Bottom - Red Cloth
Universal Brush BCWMWB Combo Wash Module Wrap, Bottom - 24 Inch, Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BCWMWB RED
KR Part #: UBC155R
MSRP
$1,252.00
Now Only!
$736.47
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush RPCW10X28X5058F Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer, 10x28x50 - Angle Cut, Red Foam
Universal Brush RPCW10X28X5058F Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer, 10x28x50 - Angle Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: RPSW10X28X5058F
KR Part #: UBF435R
MSRP
$1,528.00
Now Only!
$898.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Wrap Around Bottom Section - Black Cloth
Universal Brush EWB24 Wrap Around Bottom Section - 24 Inch, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: EWB24 BLACK
KR Part #: UBC225BK
MSRP
$1,104.00
Now Only!
$649.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x35x50 Straight Cut - Red Foam
Universal Brush HCRP Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel, 10x35x50 Straight Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X35X50FRD
KR Part #: UBF420R
MSRP
$1,624.00
Now Only!
$955.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer 12 Inch by 28 Inch by 52/60 Inch Angle Cut Red Foam
Universal Brush RPSW Rocker Panel Side Washer, 12x28x52/60 Angle Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: RPSW12X28X5260F
KR Part #: UBF445R
MSRP
$1,836.00
Now Only!
$1,080.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
18" Programmable Side Washer Top Section - Black Foam
Universal Brush BPSWTF 18 Inch Side Washer Top Section - Angle Cut, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: BPSWTF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF140BK
MSRP
$492.00
Now Only!
$289.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel/Sidewasher 10x21x50/58 Angle Cut
Universal Brush HCRP Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel Sidewasher, 10x21x50/58 Angle Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X21X5058F
KR Part #: UBF415R
MSRP
$1,212.00
Now Only!
$712.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Black Row 3 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 23.5"
Autec - Row 3 Foam 10" x 23.5" Black
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F3 BLK
KR Part #: UBF610BK
MSRP
$23.50
Now Only!
$13.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Green Row 4 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 22"
Autec - Row 4 Foam 10" x 22" Green
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F4 GRN
KR Part #: UBF615G
MSRP
$22.50
Now Only!
$13.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Belanger 26" Wrap Around with Clutch - Red Cloth
Universal Brush BWRAP26 Belanger Wash with Clutch, Bottom - 26 Inch, Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BWRAP26 RED
KR Part #: UBC135R
MSRP
$1,056.00
Now Only!
$621.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Model 2X2/Driver Side 26" High Core - Black Foam
Universal Brush B2X2D26F Belanger Model 2X2, Driver Side Replacement Set - 26 Inch, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: B2X2D26F BLACK
KR Part #: UBF110BK
MSRP
$1,316.00
Now Only!
$774.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
42" Combo Wash Module Wrap Top - Green Foam
Universal Brush BCWMWTF 42 Inch Combo Wash Module Wrap, Top - Angle Cut, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: BCWMWTF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF160G
MSRP
$936.00
Now Only!
$550.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Wrap Around Bottom Section - Red Cloth
Universal Brush EWB24 Wrap Around Bottom Section - 24 Inch, Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: EWB24 RED
KR Part #: UBC225R
MSRP
$1,104.00
Now Only!
$649.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Econocraft 44 Inch Wrap Around Top Section - Green Foam
Universal Brush EWT44F Wrap Around Top Brush Section - 44 Inch, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: EWT44F GREEN
KR Part #: UBF220G
MSRP
$1,228.00
Now Only!
$722.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer 10x28x50 Straight Cut - Blue Foam
Universal Brush RPSW Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer Brush, 10x28x50, Straight Cut - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: RPSW10X28X50FBL
KR Part #: UBF430BL
MSRP
$1,228.00
Now Only!
$722.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 7363TF Sonny's SF63 Replacement Top Wraps
Universal Brush 7363TF RED Sonny's SF63 Top Motor Top Side Washer Set - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: 7363TF RED
KR Part #: UBF535R
MSRP
$896.00
Now Only!
$527.06
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Safety Wash Around Brush - Red Foam - 12 by 35 by 52, Straight Cut
Universal Brush HSW Hanna Safety Washaround Brush - 12x35x52 Straight Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: HSW12X35X52R18F
KR Part #: UBF460R
MSRP
$976.00
Now Only!
$574.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Sonny's SFB63 Van High Side Brush Replacement Cloth
Universal Brush 73B63B BLACK Sonny's SFB63 Bottom Washer Set - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B63B BLACK
KR Part #: UBC570BK
MSRP
$1,588.00
Now Only!
$934.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
24" Wrap Around Bottom Section - Green Cloth
Universal Brush EWB24 Wrap Around Bottom Section - 24 Inch, Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: EWB24 GREEN
KR Part #: UBC225G
MSRP
$1,104.00
Now Only!
$649.41
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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