CAT Pump Oil Recommendations
CAT Pump oil is a specially formulated, custom-blended ISO 68 oil specifically designed for CAT high-pressure pump crankcases. It’s designed,…
Sitejabber: Our Window to Customer Satisfaction
If you’ve placed an order with Kleen-Rite within the last 6 months or so, you may have received a review…
Optimizing Your Little Trees Air Freshener Sales
Running a business over the last few years has required owners to deal with even more obstacles than normal. It’s…
Aluminum Wheel Cleaners and How to Use Them Effectively
Aluminum wheels add a touch of class to any car, but keeping them looking their best requires special care and…
Grand Ave Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Grand Ave Car Wash is located in Bloomington, MN along the north bank of the Minnesota River. An appealing part…
What are the Most Commonly Replaced Sta-Rite Pump Parts?
Kleen-Rite carries a variety of Sta-Rite Pump Parts, as well as replacement parts for all the other brands we offer…
Go Pink! Breast Cancer Towels and Charitable Initiative Both Successful and Inspiring
Q.B. Enterprises, manufacturer of popular Quick Dry towels, recently started their new Go Pink! initiative. They’re proudly offering attractive new…
Dirt Stripper Car and Truck Wash Operator Spotlight
“In school they give you the lesson and then you take the test. In life, you get the test and…
How to Keep Your Self-Serve Bays Clean
A good first impression is vital to your success and convincing customers to clean their vehicles at your car wash.…
Introducing Rupes iBrid Polishers
There’s something inherently alluring about a just-polished vehicle. The glint of sunlight on the rich paint, the meticulous lines charting…
Easy Ways to Decrease Your Shipping Costs
Over the past few years shipping costs have skyrocketed due to many factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, and…
Car Wash Cashless Payment and CryptoTap Plus
Anybody who keeps up with the latest activity in the car wash industry knows that cashless payment has been a…
Are Car Washes a Deductible Business Expense?
When operating a car wash business, it’s part of your responsibility as a business owner to understand how taxes affect…
AutoBrite Car Washes Operator Spotlight
“New member – treat ‘em like family.” It’s a familiar saying at AutoBrite, a small family-owned chain of washes across…
Should You Prep Cars at Your Tunnel Car Wash?
As tunnel car washes have increased in popularity, and express models try to process as many cars as possible while…
Carwashpictures.com: A Place to Show Off Your Business
Carwashpictures.com is now up and running! We know how much pride you take in your business, and how much work…
A “White Christmas” in Dallas, Texas!
During the holiday season, it’s common to hear Bing Crosby’s “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” the popular carol about…
Dr. Joe Meets Ebenezer Scrooge and Talks Printed Towels
In early May 2023 we exhibited at the ICA Expo in Las Vegas. At the show I met the “Ebenezer…
Pulley, Belt, and Sheave Sizing for Car Wash Pumps and Motors
Connecting pumps to motors is integral to setting up your pump room. For many of them, you’ll want to connect…
Self-Serve Dog Wash Shampoos, Conditioners and Treatments
As a car wash owner, you may already know the value of creating a self-serve dog wash at your facility.…
Car Wash Facts
Every car wash has its own personal quirks that you need to look at closely to determine how you operate…
Help! My Foam Brush is Not Producing Enough Foam
Are the brushes in your bays producing foam that is watered down instead of being thick and rich? Rich foam…
Gary’s FAQ: The Evolution of Car Wash Vending
The car wash industry is evolving at an exponential rate. Since Covid, trends and changes to the business sector, small…
Best Car Wash Podcasts
If you’re looking for a great car wash podcast to plug into your ears, there are some great options available…
Fix It With Phil – Installing a Laurel Retrofit Kit with CryptoPay
As credit card use becomes increasingly popular, vending machines that only accept cash are becoming a thing of the past.…
Hosting a Free Car Wash to Attract New Fleet Members: A Comprehensive Guide
As the car wash market becomes even more competitive, it is increasingly important to distinguish yourself from the competition to…
Looking Toward the Future with Kleen-Rite and Laurel Metal Products
Kleen-Rite is very proud to announce that we have acquired Laurel Metal Products. The two companies have been partners for…
The Impact of Weather on Car Wash Business Profitability: A Crucial Factor for Potential Investors
Envision the sparkling potential of investing in the car wash industry – an arena which, according to the U.S. Census…
Using the Right Pressure Washing Chemicals
When you’re taking on jobs to grow your pressure washing business, you might specialize in certain tasks. Or, you might…
Benefits of Laurel Retrofit Kits – Easy Credit Card Sales!
Cashless transactions are much more popular than ever before. According to a February 2023 Forbes survey, only 9% of respondents…
Bubble Talk with Steve Kelly
If you’re looking to maximize the performance of your car wash chemicals, Bubble Talk with Steve Kelly is the article…
Car Washes from the Silver Screen
Did you know that car washes appear in multiple films and television shows? Sometimes, a car wash is a major…
The Muscle Car Spot with Lamar Skarda
In July 2022, we visited Lamar Skarda to take photos of his car wash and chat with him about his…
Profile of a Site Manager – Meet Kelsey Vogel of Elephant!
For multi-site car wash companies, it’s the site managers that do much of the day-to-day work and supervision at a…
Jurassic Car Wash Operator Spotlight
John Borek, owner and operator of Jurassic Car Wash, is a self-described “weird guy.” But in the city of Austin,…
Best Chemical Dispensers for Agriculture From Hydro Systems
Chemical dosing in agriculture is a common and invaluable practice in a variety of farming applications. Hydro Systems has a…
Water Booster Pumps for Car Washes
What are Water Booster Pumps? One of Goulds’ most popular booster pumps, the 10GBS1514Q4 Multi-Stage Booster Pump Water booster pumps…
Dosatron’s Tankless Chemical Dosing Systems
Cramped equipment room? The new year is a great time to reflect, recharge, and re-organize! Dosatron’s wall mounted tankless chemical…
Customized Towels and The Power of the “Buy Now Button”
There is power in building your unique brand. It is the creative part of growing your business. It is the…
From Honduras to the U.S.A: Mario Munoz’s Car Wash Success Story
We visited Mario Munoz at M&M Car Wash, a clean, attractive location he operates in the heart of El Paso,…
The Car Wash in Parkville, Maryland Operator Spotlight
Car washes may come and car washes may go, but The Car Wash in Parkville, Maryland, was built to endure!…
Q.B. Enterprises Champions Disabled Teens and Adults
Developing and retaining a work force is becoming increasingly more difficult in modern times. At the same time, we are…
Hometown Auto Spas: Bringing Old Washes Back to Life
We met a lot of motivated owners and operators at this year’s expo, and one of the most enthusiastic was…
Big League Car Wash Operator Spotlight
If you follow baseball, the subject of this Operator Spotlight may be a familiar name to you. Daniel McCutchen had…
Fix It With Phil – Refreshing a Car Wash Vacuum
Car wash vacuums sit outside 365 days a year. As a result, the appearance of your vacuum units will deteriorate…
Sensor Dynamix Customer Testimonials
There’s nothing like feedback from real car wash owners to know if a new product is legitimate and worthwhile. Busy…
4 Reasons Your Pump is Pulsating and How to Fix It
Check your spray gun and the spray tip for damage and clogging. Picture this scenario: a customer pays for a…
Flash Dry Plus – The Ultimate Drying Agent!
As a car wash, you sell the perception of clean. You sell a look, a feeling. You need your customers…
Hydro Systems Kitchen Dispensing and Warewash Equipment
Did you know that Hydro Systems offers innovative kitchen dispensing and warewash solutions? A well-equipped commercial kitchen or restaurant needs…
Gary’s FAQ: How Can I Prevent Rewards Points From Expiring?
Many of you out there frequently use your Loyalty Rewards, reaping the benefits of your earned points on benefits like…
Mytee Extractor Products Comparison
Which Mytee Extractor is Right for My Business? Buying equipment for your auto detailing business is an investment. Mytee offers…
Monster Soap Special is back!
Welcome back the Monster Soap Special! Save big throughout the months of April, May, and June. Kleen-Rite’s annual Monster Soap…
Simoniz Carbonite Graphene-Infused Surface Hardener
When you hear the word Carbonite, the predicament of Han Solo from Star Wars should typically come to mind, especially…
Rick’s Robo Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Ever since Rick Vertucci was a kid, he has worked in the car wash industry. He fondly reminisced, “I remember…
Hey Jay! What’s Next for Premium Car Wash Packages? Graphene Coatings!
Ceramic coatings have been the scene for several years now, and they’ve been well accepted. Many car wash operators have…
Meguiar’s Auto Detailing Products For Home Car Care
Consumers want show car shine. They want to attain that glow as quickly and easily as possible. Meguiar’s auto detailing…
Know Your Car Wash Equipment Financing Options
With the proper management, a car wash business can be highly profitable as the demand for these services continues to…
AutoSpa of Central Washington Operator Spotlight
Geoff Knautz should be a tired man. In the last 10 years, Geoff has either bought, built, or renovated 8…
What Do the Colors of Pressure Washing Tips Mean?
When you buy a set of pressure washing tips, you’ll notice they come in different colors. Why is this? What…
What You Need to Know About Taxes for Car Wash Businesses
There’s no doubt about it — the US is a car-centric country. The 2022 Vox piece “Too Many Americans Live…
Grow Your Car Wash by Cleaning Fleets
Every business owner knows that cultivating a stream of regular customers is key to success. An untapped source of new…
Meguiar’s Professional Car Care: Best Auto Detailing Products
Anyone in the detailing or car care business has heard or worked with Meguiar’s Professional car care products. Meguiar’s professional…
Fix It with Phil: Triple Foam Troubleshooting
Phil takes a look at a triple foam system, some common issues with it, and how you can check your…
OEM Car Wash Parts and Why You Should Use Them
Let’s face it, nothing lasts forever, which includes equipment at your car wash. Fortunately, with the click of a few…
Is Starting a Car Wash Business a Good Investment?
It may be surprising to learn that washing your vehicle has been around since the invention of cars, and there’s…
Setting Up Kleen-Rite Accounts for Multiple Car Washes
I have multiple car wash locations. How should my Kleen-Rite accounts for multiple car washes be set up for easy…
Royal Car Wash of Albuquerque, New Mexico Operator Spotlight
Royal Car Wash, built in the early 70s, has a classic New Mexico vibe: turquoise-colored tin walls, on Route 66,…
Women In Carwash: 5th Annual Show Recap
This past January, I was fortunate enough to attend Women in Carwash. This is a unique conference in the car…
Web Tips 101: How to Save Your Shopping Cart From Being Emptied or Lost
We help a lot of customers out each day that run into minor issues and errors when preparing and placing…
Winterizing and Storing Your Pressure and Power Washers
Your pressure washers are the heart of your pressure washing business! But as the cold winter months begin to come…
Columbia Junction Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Stan has a set of skills he acquired over his career at Columbia Junction Car Wash. Skills that make him…
Manufacturer Spotlight: Standard Change-Makers
Making payment easy for customers is massively important to the success of a car wash, and being able to break…
Grow the Next Generation Through Mentoring and Entrepreneurship
Helping to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs is a big part of the car wash business. It’s an industry…
Everything You Need To Know About Car Wash Insurance For Your Business
Over 72% of drivers use professional car wash services in the US. Demand for this service is underscored by consumers who…
Bill and Coin Counters For Your Car Wash or Small Business
Choosing bill and coin counters for your daily business needs can be a daunting decision. With many models and options…
Sensor Dynamix: Car Wash Monitoring that Just Makes Sense!
Are out-of-order surprises, refunds, and wasted overhead making you anxious? Do equipment breakdowns always seem to happen after you leave…
F and T Power Wash in Palmyra, Missouri Operator Spotlight
Jim Browning never really had the aim of getting into the car wash industry. Part of the busy midwestern livestock…
Glass Cleaning in Car Washes – Solving Problems with Towels
The last impression your customer has of your car wash or detail center is when they get into their car…
HydroMinder Expansion: New Ultra-Concentrate Dispensing Solution from Hydro Systems
Hydro Systems Ultra-Concentrate HydroMinders are not so much a new product as they are an expansion of their existing HydroMinder…
7 Tips for Buying Car Wash Vacuum Hoses
Kleen-Rite is an excellent source for durable, high-quality car wash vacuum hose at affordable prices. Here are some simple points…
Diamond Car Wash of Middletown, DE Operator Spotlight
Todd Whichard was no stranger to the workings of a car wash. Before he acquired Diamond Car Wash in Middletown,…
Surviving Economic Turmoil, A Guide for Car Wash Operators
Major worldwide events are causing record-breaking inflation and supply chain disruptions, producing anxiety among business owners. According to a survey…
How To Clean Car Wash Vacuum Filter Bags
A look inside a vacuum model which utilizes a grooved ring keep the filter bags in place. Let’s face it;…
How Do Pressure Unloaders and Regulators Work, and When Do I Need One?
Here at Kleen-Rite we get questions regularly about setting up your car wash or pressure wash systems. One of the…
Foam & Froth Car Wash in Bullhead City, AZ Operator Spotlight
Steve Sunde has traces of a Minnesota accent, where he originally hails from, and all the friendliness and congeniality one…
5 Quick Tips for Safe and Effective Chemical Dispensing
Consider these helpful tips for effective and safe chemical dispensing in environments that require heavy-duty, regular cleaning and sanitizing. 1.…
International Vending Options
Car washing is a universal activity… and trying to find the best products for a vehicle is part of it.…
Jensen’s Car Wash Operator Spotlight
After spending 18 years on the road working for Pennzoil, Scott Jensen realized traveling was no longer his cup of…
Vendor Spotlight: JDJ Solutions – Jobe Valves
JDJ Solutions serves as the current exclusive North American distributor of Jobe Valves. The relationship goes beyond just a business…
Why Starting a Pressure Washing Business is a Smart Choice
There are numerous advantages to starting a pressure washing business. Whether you’re looking to boost your income, or your goal…
Topaz Super Car Wash of Las Vegas Operator Spotlight
Topaz Super Car Wash is located about two miles east of the Vegas strip, just off Tropicana Avenue. It’s a…
Security Camera Video Surveillance in the Car Wash Industry
Many operators still don’t have security camera systems at their locations, and some are in need of an upgrade for…
Starting a Mobile Detailing Business: Essential Supplies and Equipment
A mobile auto detailing business does everything a brick and mortar vehicle detailing business does, but generally at a lower…
Electric Cars and Automatic Carwashes
The reinvigoration of the electric car has turned it into one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive industry. It’s…
Overcoming New Challenges at Speedi Car Wash & Fuel
Talking with Operator and Manager Jeremy Goerts Speedi is a bustling car wash, fueling station, and convenience store located in…
Connecting with An Underserved Community – How Car Washes and the Autistic Community Shine Together
The car wash industry is an amazingly diverse industry, offering opportunities for so many across the country. It’s an industry…
AMG Car and Pet Wash Operator Spotlight
The Ghattas family has been a major part of the development of Hagerstown over the years, with a portfolio of…
Raving About Rewards: Using the Kleen-Rite Rewards Club
Customers are raving about the sweet benefits of the Kleen-Rite Rewards Club! Since it’s start in 2019, loyalty members have…
Hydro Systems – Your Best Options for Janitorial and Sanitation Needs
When you’re looking for the best tools to use in your janitorial and sanitation application, you don’t have time to…
The Doctor’s Report: Printed Towels – Exterior Express Guys – 2022 is the Year to be Different
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” This is a quote attributed to Albert…