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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 Hanna Side Washer Replacement Cloth
Universal Brush HSWB12X35X52RED Hanna Side Washer Brush, 12 x 35 x 52, Straight Cut - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HSWB12X35X52RED
KR Part #: UBC450R
MSRP
$1,260.00
Now Only!
$741.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
35" Van High Brush Top Section - Blue Foam
Universal Brush EVHT35F Van High Brush Top Section - 35 In. Angled, Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: EVHT35F BLUE
KR Part #: UBF200BL
MSRP
$1,120.00
Now Only!
$658.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Horizontal Window Washer - Red Foam - 12x21x62 Straight Cut
Universal Brush HWW Hanna Horizontal Window Washer - 12x21x62 Straight Cut, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X21X62FRED
KR Part #: UBF470R
MSRP
$456.00
Now Only!
$268.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 7363TF Sonny's SF63 Replacement Top Wraps
Universal Brush 7363TF GREEN Sonny's SF63 Top Motor Top Side Washer Set - Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: 7363TF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF535G
MSRP
$896.00
Now Only!
$527.06
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Belanger Model 2001 Passenger Side 28" High Core Replacement Foam
Universal Brush B2100PF GREEN Belanger 2001 Passenger Side Washer Set - Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: B2100PF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF105G
MSRP
$2,156.00
Now Only!
$1,268.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
32" Programmable Side Washer Center Section - Green Foam
Universal Brush BPSWCF 32 Inch Side Washer Center Section - Angle Cut, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: BPSWCF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF145G
MSRP
$696.00
Now Only!
$409.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x35x50/58 Angle Cut - Green Cloth
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x35x50/58 Angle Cut - Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X35X5058
KR Part #: UBC425G
MSRP
$1,144.00
Now Only!
$672.94
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, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X21X5058F
KR Part #: UBF415BK
MSRP
$1,212.00
Now Only!
$712.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Model 2X2/Passenger Side 26" High Core - Black Foa
Universal Brush B2X2D26F Belanger Model 2X2, Passenger Side Replacement Set - 26 Inch, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: B2X2P26F BLACK
KR Part #: UBF115BK
MSRP
$2,040.00
Now Only!
$1,200.00
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, Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X21X5058F
KR Part #: UBF415BL
MSRP
$1,212.00
Now Only!
$712.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Sonny's SFB63 Van High Side Brush Replacement Foam
Universal Brush 73B63BF RED Sonny's SFB63 Bottom Washer Set - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B63BF RED
KR Part #: UBF570R
MSRP
$1,896.00
Now Only!
$1,115.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x14x50/58 Angle Cut - Green Foam
Universal Brush HCRP Hubcap Rocker Panel, 10x14x50/58 Angle Cut, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X14X5058F
KR Part #: UBF405G
MSRP
$992.00
Now Only!
$583.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer Replacement Foam Set
Universal Brush RPSW Hanna Rocker Panel Side Washer Brush, 12x28x52, Straight Cut - Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: RPSW12X28X52FBK
KR Part #: UBF440BK
MSRP
$1,488.00
Now Only!
$875.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Sonny's SF63 Top Motor Side Washer Replacement Cloth
Universal Brush 7363B GREEN Sonny's SF63 Bottom Washer Set - Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 7363B GREEN
KR Part #: UBC540G
MSRP
$1,148.00
Now Only!
$675.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel/Sidewasher 10x21x50 Straight Cut
Universal Brush HCRP Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel Sidewasher, 10x21x50 Straight Cut, Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X21X50GRN
KR Part #: UBC410G
MSRP
$660.00
Now Only!
$388.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
28" High Passenger Side Brush - Red Cloth
Universal Brush ESBP28F Passenger Side Brush - 28 Inch, Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: ESBP28F RED
KR Part #: UBF215R
MSRP
$2,344.00
Now Only!
$1,378.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hubcap Rocker Panel 10x35x50/58 Angle Cut - Green Foam
Universal Brush HCRP Hanna Hubcap Rocker Panel, 10x35x50/58 Angle Cut, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: HCRP10X35X5058F
KR Part #: UBF425G
MSRP
$1,792.00
Now Only!
$1,054.12
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Econocraft 28 Inch High Passenger Side Brush - Green Foam
Universal Brush ESBP28 Passenger Side Brush - 28 Inch, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: ESBP28F GREEN
KR Part #: UBF215G
MSRP
$2,344.00
Now Only!
$1,378.82
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Side Washer Brush 12" x 35" x 60" Angle Cut - Blue Cloth
Universal Brush HSWB12X35X5060 Hanna Side Washer Brush, 12 x 35 x 60, Angle Cut, Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HSWB12X35X5060
KR Part #: UBC455BL
MSRP
$1,376.00
Now Only!
$809.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
35" Van High Brush Top Section - Green Foam
Universal Brush Van High Brush Top Section - 35 In. Angled, Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: EVHT35F GREEN
KR Part #: UBF200G
MSRP
$1,120.00
Now Only!
$658.82
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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