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…
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…
Cruizzers Car Wash Operator Spotlight
In order to succeed, a car wash must set itself apart from the local competitors. Eddie and Frankie focus on…
Selecting Tunnel Wash Chemicals
An attendant uses high pressure spray to cool a vehicle in preparation for detergents in a tunnel wash. Tunnel washes…
Top Tools for Auto Detailing
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Professional Car Detailing Supplies Attention to detail is necessary to bring out the true beauty of a car. Do you…
Auto Detailing for Profit
Automotive detailing seems like it could be an easy gig to get into, and to make money doing. For the…
CryptoPay Card Services
CryptoPay Credit Card System: Card Services In this article we will look at CryptoPay Card Services and explore how each…
6 Ideas to Convert an Old Car Wash Bay into Something Useful
Whether remodeling a newly purchased property or revamping your existing car wash, it might be a good idea to convert…
Web Tips 101: Frequent Customer Account Issues
Signing up for a customer account is one the best things you can do with Kleen-Rite, but sometimes account issues…
12 Best-Selling Car Wash Vending Items
For virtually every car wash, it’s a no-brainer that you should be offering some kind of vending options for customers.…
Del Norte Car Wash Operator Spotlight
For more than 12 years now, the Del Norte Car Wash has been a big part of life for car…
Great New Website Features at Kleen-Rite
With the successful implementation of our new NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, you may have noticed additional features and…
Choosing the Best Coin Box for your Bays
Coin boxes are a crucial component for every self service car wash bay. This is how the customer makes their…
9 Economical Car Wash Products That Won’t Break Your Bank
As supply chain issues persist and inflation accelerates, the price of operating a business is skyrocketing. To put the situation…
Kleen Mist Car Wash Operator Spotlight
At just eight years old, David Melhorn was introduced to the car wash industry by his father, Verlyn. David helped…
KR Stock – Integrated Inventory Management at Your Fingertips!
At Kleen-Rite, we’re not just a supply company, we’re a solutions company. Our customers tell us all the time that…
Hey Jay! Consider Kleen-Shine for Detailing Services
Spring is a great time to start offering detailing services at your car wash! When the days grow longer and…
Managing the Online Presence for Your Car Wash
Like it or not, the world is online. It’s how people get connected and stay connected. You used to call…
Hey Jay! How Can I Use a HydroMinder to Consistently Dilute Chemicals Without Premixing?
During my visits to car washes, I’ve had some great conversations with operators about chemical dilution. A common question I…
Vending Machines with Little Trees Included
Save time and money by purchasing vending machines that come with discounted bulk inventory of air fresheners! Kleen-Rite offers convenient…
What’s New at CryptoPay? CryptoTap, EverWash Partnership, Portal Upgrade
In this article we will explore – What’s New at CryptoPay? CryptoTap Since the release of the CryptoTap Unit in…
The Basics of Car Wash Vending Machines
Vending machines at a car wash can be a great revenue stream for business owners! Vending units are an excellent…
The Hidden Costs of Worn Car Wash Spray Nozzles and How to Spot Them
Believe it or not, using worn spray nozzles is washing profits down the drain. According to a study by Spraying…
Unlocking Monthly Membership Potential for the Self-Serve Car Wash
Produced by CryptoPay and originally published in Kleen-Scene Magazine Issue 37. EverWash, the industry’s leading membership provider, and CryptoPay, a…
Construction Cleaning Tools and Accessories
An important – and potentially overlooked – part of any construction project is the cleanup after the job is done.…
Car Washes and the Wet Coin Dilemma:
Experienced coin-operated carwash operators know the problems associated with counting wet coins or tokens. Most, if not all, of the…
Manufacturer Spotlight on JBS Industries
JBS Industries and Kleen-Rite have a long, trusted business partnership. For over 25 years, they have been a principal chemical…
The State of the Carwash Industry – and How Chemical Dispensers Help
By: Scott Campbell, Global Product Manager, Hydro Systems The car wash industry has exploded in recent years, growing at a…
Fleet Cleaning Solutions
If you’re supporting a fleet of vehicles, you’ve got three choices – in-house cleaning, paying a cleaning service to come…
Diagnosing and Fixing Vacuum Leaks
No car wash operator wants to lose or frustrate customers because of a weak vacuum with bad suction. If you’re…
Ocean and Off Shore Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Life is not a breeze after graduating college. Neither is finding a stable job with a reliable income. Craig Off,…
Ten Items to Pick Up Trash and Keep Litter Off Your Lot
You have heard the proverb cleanliness is next to godliness. Customers will judge your business by its appearance. When your…
Mothers Car Care Favorites: Car Detailing Products You Should Know
The word “Mother” is synonymous with care-taker, protector and giver of unconditional love. It’s not surprising then, that in the…
Losing Sleep Over Lost Towels?
The Exterior Express archetype is the fastest growing business model for car washes. Customers like it and it works. Who…
How to Create Loyalty at Your Car Wash
Building a solid foundation of regular customers is crucial to maintaining consistency and longevity with your car wash business. You…
Exterior Detailing Necessities
Are you looking to get started as a detailer? Looking to get into the mobile detailing business, or add some…
What’s New at CryptoPay?
In this article we will explore – What’s New at CryptoPay? Release of CryptoTap Since the release of CryptoTap in…
Web Tips 101: Create an Account VS Guest Checkout?
When placing your order at Kleen-Rite, there are two checkout options . You can check out as a guest, or…
What Types of Air Shammee Drying Systems Are Available?
Thinking about spicing up your self-serve bays with hand dryers? We highly recommend Diskin Air Shammees! Is that a new…
Kleen-Rite and Hydro Systems Strengthen Their Relationship!
Kleen-Rite is excited to take an already great relationship with Hydro Systems to a new level! While Kleen-Rite has long…
Surviving The Labor Shortage: Tips to Hire Workers!
Help wanted signs are everywhere, and surviving the labor shortage is vital to the success of your car wash. The…
Bill Validators – Evolving and Improving to Keep Your Business Moving!
Bill validators are the unsung heavy lifters in the car wash industry. They’re things you don’t think about until they…
Top 5 Reasons to Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel
“I’m super busy,” you may think to yourself. “I don’t have any free time. Who needs another YouTube channel to…
3 Tips to Maximize the Life of a CAT Plunger Pump
“The Pumps with Nine Lives” is the CAT Pumps’ slogan. How do you get nine lives out of your pump?…
Storming Back After Hurricane Laura: Rebuilding Mid City Car Wash
Hurricane Laura formed on August 20th, 2020, made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana on August 27th, and finally dissipated on August…
Making Your Car Wash a More Environmentally Friendly Business
Let’s begin with the good news. Car washes, whether you’re running a self-serve, tunnel, IBA, express, or other, are inherently…
Choosing the Correct Glass Towels: Why Aren’t The Windshields Clean?
This post was written by Joe Gartland (Dr. Joe) and published in Kleen-Scene Issue 36. It is almost 2021 and…
8 Things You Need for Your Dog Wash
You understand how passionate people are about their pets and have invested in a dog wash—or multiple dog washes—for your…
Vending Maintenance with Dave from Hamlin Highway
The work of maintaining and improving a car wash is never-ending. It’s usually not a question of IF an owner…
Make Your Car Wash Vacuums More Customer-Friendly
Your customers will likely want to vacuum the interior of their vehicles when getting a car wash. Having a clean…
Exceptional Car Wash Soap Scents
Equipping your bays with scented car wash soap provides a delightful car wash experience! Delivering a squeaky-clean car is your…
Grace for Vets 2020 Car Wash Visits
For Veterans Day 2020, The Kleen-Scene travelled to New Jersey to visit a pair of car washes that participate in…
Tugger’s Tips: How To Repair a Check Valve
Have you ever wondered how to repair a check valve? Check valves will go bad eventually due to wear and…
10 Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference for Your Customers!
Sometimes it can be hard to differentiate your car wash from others in your area. Everyone is doing their best…
Should You Add a Large Bay? What Products Are Needed if You Do?
Large bays for tractor trailers, construction equipment, and other oversized vehicles have great profit potential for some owners. Large bays…
CCA Donates to Help Build Adapted Homes for Injured Veterans
Every year at their Christmas party, the Chicagoland Carwash Association (CCA) gathers donations to send to the Midwest BBQ for…
Budget Car Wash Operator Spotlight
“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” A common saying, but for Sammy Rivera of…
Best Pressure Washing Equipment To Increase Productivity
Are you looking to increase the efficiency of your commercial pressure washing business? Use a variety of equipment options to…
Frequently Asked Questions – Free Shipping with the Rewards Club
Is it easy to get free shipping through the Kleen-Rite Rewards Club, or is it just another annoying points program…
Our 10 Favorite Ways to Increase Traffic to Your Car Wash
There are plenty of ways you can increase traffic to your wash. One of the best ways is through proper…
The Importance of Logging In and Out of Websites!
Modern E-commerce websites have a set of rules that they must follow to keep track of customers and avoid fraud.…