Xtreme Kleen Rises from the Ashes
As business owners, you hope and trust that you’ve made your property safe and secure. You assume that your wash…
Operator Spotlight: On Track Car Wash
Last summer we visited the On Track Car Wash in Bloomington, IL, for the 2025 Kleen-Rite calendar. We had a…
Car Wash Pricing: Charge for the Value You Provide
What is a wash worth? What is the value you are providing to your customers? Setting prices is a constant…
Operator Spotlight: Hurricane Car Wash
Kelly and Jason Choate’s journey into the car wash industry began 25 years ago when they drove past a car…
Revolutionize Your Car Wash: Make the Switch to Electronic Vending Machines
As the car wash industry grows increasingly competitive, separating yourself from the competition means embracing the latest technological advancements. One…
10 Essentials to Prepare Your Car Wash for Winter
As the seasons change, so too does the needs of your car wash. Providing the greatest care and service possible…
Women in Car Wash Careers: Three Perspectives
The car wash industry is changing so fast in many ways. Waves of women in car wash careers are rolling…
How to Replace Vacuum Door Gaskets: Fix It with Phil
Weak vacuum suction creates a poor experience for customers at your wash. Whether your vacuums are complimentary for your customers…
Blue Rocket Car Wash Operator Spotlight
We visited Blue Rocket Car Wash in the heart of the California summer, with temperatures soaring well above 100 degrees…
Unlock Hidden Revenue: How Vending Kits Can Supercharge Your Car Wash Profits
Vacuum Arch Mounted Vending Machine Sparkle Express Wash We’ve all been asked “Would you like to upgrade your order to…
Scrub-A-Dub Car Wash Operator Spotlight
“It’s big but it feels small.” This is the resounding sentiment not just from Kara Greiten, Operations Manager at Scrub-A-Dub…
Adding CryptoTap Plus to Laurel Vending Machines
The New All-In-One CryptoTap Plus Credit Card System CryptoTap Plus is CryptoPay’s next step in providing top-notch cashless payment for…
A Comprehensive Pressure Washer Hose Guide for Professionals
Whether you’re a veteran in the pressure washing industry or just getting into the business, you will need a professional-grade…
Kleen-Rite Car Wash Equipment: Keeping it In-House
Reliability often comes down to controlling variables. The less variables in play, the more efficient and reliable a person, or…
El Dorado Car Wash Operator Spotlight
The El Dorado Team. Triple foam is a hit in self-serve bays, as Claudio shows. Claudio Fernandez founded the El…
Leveraging NIL to Market Your Car Wash
Marketing your car wash certainly isn’t a new concept. Since the first car washes began dotting the American landscape in…
Women In Carwash 2024: Notes From the 9th WIC Conference
Women In Carwash 2024 took place this past January. I had the privilege of attending the 9th semi-annual event in…
Choosing the Best Car Wash Change Machines
A reliable car wash change machine is an invaluable piece of equipment for many operators – particularly in the self-serve…
Overcoming 7 Operator Fears with Car Wash Membership Programs
As the Director of Marketing and Communications at EverWash, Max Pulcini has his finger on the pulse of the car…
Safari Falls Car Wash Operator Spotlight
If you’re in central Kentucky and your car is a little grimy, just remember one simple piece of advice: look…
Understanding Car Wash Hard Water and Solutions
Whether a first-time or long-time car wash owner, success is dependent upon understanding each detail of your wash. One often…
How to Claim a Sales Tax Exemption with Kleen-Rite Corporation
Did you know that if you have valid tax exemption certificates from each state where you conduct business these certificates…
Customer Service Tip: Inspecting Your Orders When They Arrive
By Jami Ziobro, Customer Service Manager The reliable customer service team at Kleen-Rite takes great pride in helping you resolve…
Great Mission Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Like many of the car washes Kleen-Rite calls customers, the story of Great Mission Car Wash is a true family…
Top 10 Little Trees Air Freshener Scents
The Little Trees air freshener. It’s an iconic symbol. You see these recognizable tree-shaped air fresheners dangling from rearview mirrors…
DEMA Rockets: Propelling to the Top of the Chemical Injector Market
If you’re using venturi chemical injectors at your car wash and haven’t looked into DEMA Rockets, it’s time you gave…
Speedy Clean Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Todd Peters purchased his first car wash around 2020, and now owns four facilities in Wisconsin and Michigan. Two of…
Bubble Talk with Steve Kelly: Understanding Titration and Selecting the Right Test Kit
Knowing the strength of the chemicals applied to vehicles is imperative to ensuring your wash produces outstanding results. The technique…
Why Does CryptoPay Charge $10 Regardless of My Car Wash Price?
There have been many discussions on car wash forums by operators regarding the hold charges car wash customers see from…
Galaxy Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Galaxy Car Wash is a busy self-serve and automatic car wash facility on the main thoroughfare running through the heart…
Car Wash Crime Spree: Ezee Clean Recovers
You know it’s going to be a long day when you get a call from the alarm company at 7am…
Can You Repair a Pressure Washer Hose? Don’t Risk It, Buy a New One!
Pressurized water leaking from hole in a pressure washer hose can damage property and cause serious injuries. Every experienced professional…
How to Install a Vacuum Dualer – Fix It with Phil
In this edition of “Fix It with Phil”, he provides a step-by-step guide to help you install a Vacuum Dualer…
How to Choose a Replacement Pressure Washer Pump
If you notice the performance of your pressure washer beginning to fade, it could be due to a worn or…
General Pump Oil Recommendations
General Pump oil is available in different sizes Like other respected pump manufacturers, General Pump oil is specially formulated oil…
Vending Success Story!
As always, we love sharing success stories from our customers. In this case, it’s a vending success story. We visited…
How to Set Up Your Tunnel Chemicals to Get the Best Results
What’s the largest factor driving tunnel wash popularity across the country? If customer convenience comes to mind, you’re on the…
U Wash Auto Systems Operator Spotlight
U Wash Auto Systems has been a mainstay in the Nashville region since Tex Hibler started the first wash in…
Reflections on Cleanliness: Car Glass Cleaning Helpful Tips
One in five vehicle owners admit they haven’t cleaned their car in months, according to one survey of 2,000 American…
Soft Wash Pump Buyers Guide
Warmer temperatures mark spring’s arrival and the start of pressure wash season. As you awake from hibernation, you should check…
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…