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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!

Hanna Horizontal Window Washer - Green Cloth - 12x21x62
Universal Brush HWW Hanna Horizontal Window Washer - 21" Straight Cut, Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X21X62GRN
KR Part #: UBC470G
MSRP
$248.00
Now Only!
$145.88
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec - Buffer Cloth 20" x 5" Red
Autec - Buffer Cloth 20" x 5" Red
Mfr. Model #: UBAUTEC BUF RED
KR Part #: UBC635R
MSRP
$16.00
Now Only!
$9.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Red Row 5 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 10" X 21"
Autec - Row 5 Foam 10" x 21" Red
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F5 RED
KR Part #: UBF620R
MSRP
$22.00
Now Only!
$12.94
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 670404 Peco MC04 Mini Wash-Across Mitters, Green
Universal Brush 670404 Peco MC04 Mini Wash-Across Mitter, Green
Mfr. Model #: 670404 GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM303G
MSRP
$1,888.00
Now Only!
$1,110.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Horizontal Window Washer - Green Cloth -  12x35x62
Universal Brush Horizontal Window Washer Cloth - 12x35x62 Straight Cut, Green
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X35X62 GRN
KR Part #: UBC480G
MSRP
$436.00
Now Only!
$256.47
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Horizontal Window Washer - Blue Cloth -  12x35x62
Horizontal Window Washer - Blue Cloth - 12x35x62 Straight Cut
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X35X62BLUE
KR Part #: UBC480BL
MSRP
$436.00
Now Only!
$256.47
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec Brush Diagram
Universal Brush AUTEC2RED Autec Row 2 Angled Brush Replacement - Red Cloth
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 2 RED
KR Part #: UBC605R
MSRP
$17.50
Now Only!
$10.29
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Autec Brush Diagram
Universal Brush AUTEC1GREEN Autec Row 1 Angled Brush Replacement -Green Cloth
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC 1GREEN
KR Part #: UBC600G
MSRP
$18.00
Now Only!
$10.59
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Horizontal Window Washer - Green Cloth - 12x14x62
Universal Brush Horizontal Window Washer Cloth - 12x14x62 Straight Cut, Green
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X14X62 GRN
KR Part #: UBC465G
MSRP
$184.00
Now Only!
$108.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Horizontal Window Washer - Blue Cloth - 12 by 28 by 62 Straight Cut
Universal Brush HWW Hanna Horizontal Window Washer Cloth - 12x28x62 Straight Cut, Blue
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X28X62 BLU
KR Part #: UBC475BL
MSRP
$308.00
Now Only!
$181.18
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Hanna Horizontal Window Washer - Black Foam - 12x28x62 St
Universal Brush HWW Horizontal Window Washer - 12x28x62 Straight Cut, Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: HWW12X28X62FBLK
KR Part #: UBF475BK
MSRP
$612.00
Now Only!
$360.00
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Car Length Whipper Snapper Replacement Cloth, Green
Universal Brush BWS4BC Replacement Cloth for Belanger 4 Basket Whipper Snapper - Car Length, Green
Mfr. Model #: BWS4BC GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM153G
MSRP
$1,784.00
Now Only!
$1,049.41
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush E10RV Econocraft 10 Row Mitter Van Length, Blue
Universal Brush E10RV Econocraft 10 Row Mitter Van Length, Blue
Mfr. Model #: E10RV BLUE
KR Part #: UBCM223BL
MSRP
$3,268.00
Now Only!
$1,922.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush 135004AF Peco PE135 35 Inch Deluxe Van/Side Washer, Bottom
Universal Brush 135004AF Peco PE135 35 In. Deluxe Van/Side Washer, Bottom - Black Foam
Mfr. Model #: 135004AF BLACK
KR Part #: UBF320BK
MSRP
$2,180.00
Now Only!
$1,282.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush EFRF BLACK Replacement Econocraft Mitters, Black
Universal Brush EFRF BLACK Replacement Econocraft Mitters, 6 Basket Van Length, Black
Mfr. Model #: EFRF BLACK
KR Part #: UBCM203BK
MSRP
$2,996.00
Now Only!
$1,762.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Black Row 6 and 7 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 20" X 17"
Autec - Row 6 & 7 Foam 20" x 17" Black
Mfr. Model #: UBAUTEC F67 BLK
KR Part #: UBF625BK
MSRP
$65.00
Now Only!
$38.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush EFRF RED Replacement Econocraft Mitters, Red
Universal Brush EFRF Replacement Econocraft Mitters, 6 Basket Van Length, Red
Mfr. Model #: EFRF RED
KR Part #: UBCM203R
MSRP
$2,996.00
Now Only!
$1,762.35
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Black Row 1 Foam for Autec Wash Brushes - 9.25" X 27"
Autec - Row 1 Foam 9.25" x 27" Black
Mfr. Model #: UB AUTEC F1 BLK
KR Part #: UBF600BK
MSRP
$25.00
Now Only!
$14.71
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush S202RB Front to Back Curved Basket Van Length Mitter, Sonny's SFM202 - Green
Universal Brush S202RB Front to Back Curved Basket Van Length, Sonny's SFM202 - Green
Mfr. Model #: S202RB GREEN
KR Part #: UBCM523G
MSRP
$2,020.00
Now Only!
$1,188.24
Usually Drop Ships in 3 Weeks
Universal Brush Belanger Whip-A-Cross 600 Replacement Cloth - Rod Style, Red
Universal Brush BWC2FB Replacement Cloth for Belanger Whip-A-Cross 600 - Rod Style, Red
Mfr. Model #: BWC2FB RED
KR Part #: UBCM123R
MSRP
$2,596.00
Now Only!
$1,527.06
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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