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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!

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
Universal Brush Logo
6" 102" Clip-On Style Red Soft Cloth Curtain with 3" Slits
Mfr. Model #: UBCM6X102CLP-3INR
KR Part #: UBCM6X102C3R
MSRP
$27.00
Now Only!
$15.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
42" Combo Wash Module Wrap Top - Green Cloth
Universal Brush BCWMWT 42 Inch Combo Wash Module Wrap, Top - Angle Cut, Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: BCWMWT GREEN
KR Part #: UBC160G
MSRP
$612.00
Now Only!
$360.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Belanger Model 2001 Driver Side 28" High Core Replacement Foam
Universal Brush B2100DF BLUE Belanger 2001 and 2x2 Driver Side Washer Set - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: B2100DF BLUE
KR Part #: UBF100BL
MSRP
$1,372.00
Now Only!
$807.06
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Econocraft 44 Inch Wrap Around Top Section - Green Cloth
Universal Brush EWT44 Wrap Around Top Brush Section - 44 Inch, Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: EWT44 GREEN
KR Part #: UBC220G
MSRP
$736.00
Now Only!
$432.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Model 2X2/Passenger Side 26" High Core - Black Clo
Universal Brush B2X2D26 Belanger Model 2X2, Passenger Side Replacement Set - 26 Inch, Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: B2X2P26 BLACK
KR Part #: UBC115BK
MSRP
$1,516.00
Now Only!
$891.76
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Blue Foam Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Blue Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B50BF BLUE
KR Part #: UBF552BL
MSRP
$2,148.00
Now Only!
$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Black Cloth Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Black Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B50B BLACK
KR Part #: UBC552BK
MSRP
$1,568.00
Now Only!
$922.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Green Cloth Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B50B GREEN
KR Part #: UBC552G
MSRP
$1,568.00
Now Only!
$922.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Green Foam Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Green Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B50BF GREEN
KR Part #: UBF552G
MSRP
$2,148.00
Now Only!
$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Black Foam Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B50BF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF552BK
MSRP
$2,148.00
Now Only!
$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Blue Cloth Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Blue Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B50B BLUE
KR Part #: UBC552BL
MSRP
$1,568.00
Now Only!
$922.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Red Cloth Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: 73B50B RED
KR Part #: UBC552R
MSRP
$1,568.00
Now Only!
$922.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
SFB50 Sonny's Bottom Red Foam Brush
Sonny's SFB50 Bottom Section - Red Foam
Mfr. Model #: 73B50BF RED
KR Part #: UBF552R
MSRP
$2,148.00
Now Only!
$1,263.53
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Tire Dressing Applicator Brush - 108 Inch x 8 Inch
Universal Brush Black Tire Dressing Applicator Brush with Feathered Tip Ends - 108 Inch x 8 Inch
Mfr. Model #: A108X8BLKFT4B
KR Part #: UB520BK-108
MSRP
$1,800.00
Now Only!
$1,452.70
Drop Shipped Item
black Belanger mitter
Black 76" x 12" Looped and Sewn Cloth Mitter
Mfr. Model #: UB12X76LP3IN BLACK
KR Part #: UBC710-BK
MSRP
$38.00
Now Only!
$22.35
Drop Shipped Item
green Belanger mitter
Green 76" x 12" Looped and Sewn Cloth Mitter
Mfr. Model #: UB12X76LP3IN GREEN
KR Part #: UBC710-G
MSRP
$38.00
Now Only!
$22.35
Drop Shipped Item
blue Belanger mitter
Blue 76" x 12" Looped and Sewn Cloth Mitter
Mfr. Model #: UB12X76LP3IN BLUE
KR Part #: UBC710-BL
MSRP
$38.00
Now Only!
$22.35
Drop Shipped Item
Tire Dressing Applicator Brush - 104 Inch x 8 Inch
Universal Brush Black Tire Dressing Applicator Brush with Feathered Tip Ends - 104 Inch x 8 Inch
Mfr. Model #: A104X8BLKFT4B
KR Part #: UB520BK-104
MSRP
$1,400.00
Now Only!
$1,351.35
Drop Shipped Item

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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