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.…
Why Every Review Does Not Have to be 5 Stars
Customer reviews are an incredibly important aspect of online shopping. During the buying process, over 90% of consumers read online…
Hey Jay! How Do I Choose the Right Automatic Wash Presoaks?
While I’m out evaluating washes, Kleen-Rite customers usually trust me to set it up the way I would do it…
CryptoPay Announces: CryptoTap, The New Contactless Payment Option for Car Washes
For years, paying with credit or debit card has increased steadily in the self-serve car wash market. New forms of…
Make Vendor Maintenance And Upgrades Easy With Chip Kent’s Walkthrough
With fears of Covid-19 ramping up again in the fall of 2020, Kleen-Rite decided to cancel our biennial expo that…
Lock It Down – Car Wash Security Solutions
Car wash security is an important part of running your car wash business, successfully. Failing to provide the best in…
Short-Circuit the Coin Shortage
We could have seen so many shortages coming with the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks? Not surprising. Toilet paper? Well, no one…
Kleen-Rite Master Classes: 6 Classes with Car Wash Experts
Like many other industry trade shows, Kleen-Rite had to cancel their expo due to COVID-19 -so we went digital! On…
Kleen-Rite’s Top 10 Most Important Replacement Parts
Keeping your wash up and running round the clock is a massive undertaking! It requires patience, learning how to tackle…
The Doctor’s Report: Your Guide to Choosing the Best Courtesy Towels
There is a new family of towels in town: Courtesy Towels. You’ve heard of Body Towels, Glass Towels, Polishing Towels…
Shammy Shine Operator Spotlight
With 14 locations across Western New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Shammy Shine chain of car…
New Conversion Kit to Upgrade Rowe BC1400 and BC2800 Changers
Standard Change-Makers has introduced the new MC Retrofit Kit for current owners of aging Rowe International Models BC1400 and BC2800…
Tugger’s New Tips: Low Pressure Systems Troubleshooting
Tugger Burke works in the technical department here at Kleen-Rite and always has helpful tips for car wash owners. In…
How To Make Spray Gun Use More Comfortable
There are basic specifications that operators typically pay attention to when selecting high-pressure spray guns. You’ll want to know the material construction,…
Klean Wall vs. Klean Wall II – Highlighting the Differences
Keeping your car wash walls clean isn’t just a matter of pride – it can keep customers there or drive…
Automatic Car Wash Window Cleaning – Gary’s FAQs
How do I get the best results on windows and glass in my in-bay automatic? It’s important to make sure…
A Visual Revival: Remodeling a Joan’s Spot Free Car Wash with the Mapes
Joe Mapes has an accomplished history in the car wash industry, and he and his family are long-time Kleen-Rite customers.…
Simoniz Ceramic Sealant: Car Wash Operator Testimonials
Kleen-Rite began offering Simoniz Ceramic Sealant in fall 2019. This impressive new protectant takes ceramic technology that’s popular in the…
Women in Car Wash: 2nd Annual Conference Wrap-Up
When you are a part of the tight-knit car wash industry, you have a great opportunity to put your voice…
Using InBay Turbo Powder with Chemist Rob Johnson
You may have seen InBay Turbo Powder on the Kleen-Rite website and wondered what is and how it works. We…
Keeping Your Employees, Customers, and Business Healthy with EverWash
COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has swept the nation and most of the world, may also go down as the…
Pop Up the Savings with Doctor Joe Pop-Up Towels!
Trying to find a balance between cost and quality with the towels you provide at your wash can be tough.…
Pressure Wash Smarter -not Harder- with the X-Jet!
Constantly moving around, climbing ladders, or having the wrong spray angle when applying pressure washing chemicals can be very frustrating.…
DEMA Rocket Injector – The Most Versatile Injector On the Market!
The Rocket Injector from DEMA combines decades of venturi injector expertise and car wash industry knowledge. DEMA has developed a…
Customer Service Advice: Dealing with Damaged Shipments
Greetings from your Customer Service Team at Kleen-Rite. To assist our customers, we would like to share some tips on…
Join the Largest and Fastest Growing Car Wash Community on Facebook!
Have you checked out TalkCarWash, the largest Facebook group for car wash owners and operators? Before you even click on…
The Impact of COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 was sudden and immediate. Within days, citizens and businesses across the country had to change their…
Tom’s Way – How to Clean and Mount a Mars Validator
Kleen-Rite and its customers were lucky to have Tom Allen teach us about car wash operations for many years before…
K&D Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Sometimes you just marry into families. David Sanders married into an industry. The owner of six car washes in Lufkin,…
Meter Box Upgrade: Choose Kleen-Rite Coin Boxes
When you arrive at the self-serve car wash, one of the first interactions you have is with the meter box.…
Mad About Mud – The Mud Stopper!
If you read the last Kleen-Scene, you may have met Todd Perkins in our article about his Vacuum Prospector product.…
Business Expansion: Cantele Car Wash
What do memorial headstones, tent rentals, and car washes all have in common? They’re all part of the history of…
Celebrating Anderson’s Car Wash Spin-Lite Tunnel Renovation
Anderson’s Car Wash celebrated 53 years at their Dover, Pennsylvania location in a huge way, with a major renovation. Second-generation…
Lilly Brush – The Auto Pet Hair Detailer
As much as we love our pets, their hair can be insidious. Pet hair gets everywhere, and it is impossible…
Hey Jay! What’s New in Car Wash Chemistry
Advances in car wash chemistry are occurring at a fast rate as the industry has grown significantly. Check out some…
Master Class Recap: In-Bay Automatic Chemicals
Kleen-Rite held a series of educational seminars called the “Car Wash Operator Master Class: Your Tools for Success!” This completely…
Choosing the Right Towels
Since the earliest days of professional car washing, towels have played an important role in automotive appearance. Over time, the…
Shop – Earn – Save with Kleen-Rite Rewards!
The Kleen-Rite Rewards Club has been saving Kleen-Rite customers tons of cash since it started in Spring 2019. Check out…
The Vacuum Prospector
Stop Digging in the Dirt. Pan for gold with the Vacuum Prospector! Show of hands – have you been picking…
Tom’s Way – How to Service, Clean, and Rebuild a Hydrominder
Kleen-Rite and its customers were lucky to have Tom Allen teach us about car wash operations for many years before…
Johnny’s Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Twelve years ago, Nancy Luciani operated a precast concrete business. Interested in expanding her business opportunities, she explored possible options…
Kleen-Rite Rewards Program FAQs
The purpose of this blog is to answer questions that we’ve been getting about the new Kleen-Rite Rewards Club. How…
Lighting Up Loganville
Recently, Kleen-Rite visited the Loganville Car Wash in Loganville, PA. Our purpose was to check out the impressive multi-color LED…
Celebrating Kleen-Rite’s 60th Anniversary
Kleen-Rite is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019. In honor of this milestone, we wanted to take a closer look…
Tom’s Way – Rotary Switch Help
We were lucky to have Tom Allen teach us all these years about car wash operations. Here is a repost…
Kleen-Rite Corp. Acquires Towels by Doctor Joe!
In October 2018, Kleen-Rite acquired Towels by Doctor Joe®. We welcome Doctor Joe customers to the Kleen-Rite family. Kleen-Rite is…
Tom’s Way – Float Valve Repair
At times, a Roberts float valve will begin to leak or not shut off completely. If you come in in…
How To Maintain Vacuums
Cleaning filter bags. No car wash operator wants to lose or frustrate customers because of a weak vacuum with bad…
Weep vs. Non-Weep Spray Guns
What’s the difference between weep and non-weep spray guns? Weep style guns are designed with an orifice cut out of…
Ditch the Drums!
As a car wash operator, you know that space is at a premium. There is always so much equipment and…
Sensors Reliably Perform in the Harshest Environments
High temperature and moisture levels inside a car wash pose many challenges to traditional equipment. As a result, heavy-duty solutions…
Tugger’s New Tips: Read R.O. Membrane Instructions Carefully!
Tugger Burke works in the technical department here at Kleen-Rite and always has helpful tips for car wash owners. In…
FAQ: Kleen-Rite Kits
The purpose of this blog post is to share a detailed answer to a question that we’ve been getting recently…
Car Wash Light Types: Basic Differences Between LED, Fluorescent, & Metal Halide
How do you choose between the different car wash light types? What lighting types are available and how are they…
LED=ROI: A Closer Look at LED Lighting
LED Lighting and Energy Efficiency at the Car Wash Car wash operators are really seeing the benefits of switching to…
Brightening Up A Car Wash With Color LEDs!
Color LED Lights and the Car Wash Industry One of the hottest trends at car washes is to add color…
Flojet Pumps – Most Popular Types and Series
Learn about Flojet Flojet is a branch of the Xylem company, a well-respected name in water solutions and water technology.…
Car Wash Safety Checklist
Car Wash Safety Tips Car washes can be dangerous places if you aren’t careful and prepared. Think about all of…
Tips for Choosing the Correct Regulator Size
If you would like more control over the pressure of a liquid, gas, or steam in your pump system, you…
Parker Engineering: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions
We sat down with Linda Parker, of Parker Engineering & Manufacturing, to discuss answers to some of Parker’s most frequently…
Driverless LED Tube Lights from G&G
G&G LED Lighting is excited to announce the expansion of their LED lighting products with the release of their driverless…
General Pump Platinum Emperor Pumps: Breakthrough Innovation!
General Pump, a world leader in plunger pump development, merges innovation in technology with the Platinum Emperor (PEHT) pump line.…
Laurel Metal Products: 5 Questions from Vending Machine Owners
Coin Mechanism Listening to what other operators have to say about their car wash equipment and products is a great…
Tugger’s New Tips: Hydro Systems Hydrominder Quick Fix
Tugger Burke works in the technical department here at Kleen-Rite and always has helpful tips for car wash owners. Here,…
Tom’s Way – How to Install a Reusable Hose Fitting
Tom Allen, Senior Technician at Kleen-Rite for over 35 years, has learned just bout everything car wash related. Here, Tom…
Beyond the Gate: Entering a New World of Self-Serve Success
As a car wash operator, you already know that vacuums and vending machines are a great value add. But what…
Tips for Touch-Free Automatics: Produce Great-Looking Cars And Lower Your Cost Per Car
Kleen-Rite is a proud seller of Trans-Mate Inc. car wash chemicals and products! Michael Ilacqua from Trans-Mate shared some valuable…
Dosatron Injectors
Dosatron is the original inventor of the water-powered dosing pump. There are many benefits of retrofitting to Dosatron. Each chemical…
Promote Your Business With Custom Air Fresheners
Take a look around – most drivers have an air freshener dangling from their rear view mirror. Take advantage of…
Car Wash Rehab: Chalfont Magic Touch Gets a New Life
The car wash, formerly known as T.L.C. Wash, was an abandoned shell. Magic Touch car wash had seen better days.…
Flojet G57 Air Pumps: A Favorite in the Car Wash Industry
Flojet offers one of the most trusted small air-operated diaphragm pump models in the car wash business in their G57…
Credit Card Reader and Bill Acceptor Cleaning Cards
Don’t let malfunctioning credit card readers or bill acceptors disrupt your business. 78% of POS devices sent in for service…
Reduce Corrosion with Stainless Steel Hose Fittings!
Kleen-Rite now offers a wide selection of stainless steel hose fittings! Our selection includes bushings, elbows, and nipples. Why Stainless?…
Comparing Automatics: Touchless, Friction, Express, Full-Service, and More!
Car wash owners constantly brainstorm the best way to run their business. They learn what their customers want from a…
Best Car Wash Vacuums for Your Needs
Understand all of the options you have when you’re picking car wash vacuums for your business. The appropriate size, type,…
Car Wash Signs Checklist
Do you have all the car wash bay signs you need? It’s important that customers feel at ease when they…
What Kind of Pressure Washer Do I Need?
Choosing the right pressure washer and tools for your application is important. Use too little force, and you’ll have to…
Types of Car Detailing Pads
Which Buffing Pad Works Best for Your Application? We use car detailing pads, also known as buffing pads, in the…
Kleen-Rite Custom Order Hoses!
Did you know that Kleen-Rite makes custom hose assemblies? With decades of experience, our professional hose department creates made-to-order hoses…
Tom’s Way – How To Change a Car Wash Foamy Brush
A worn foamy brush that needs to be replaced ASAP! Tom Allen, our Senior Technician, recommends you change your entire…
Tis The Season for Holiday Giving
It’s been a busy month at Kleen-Rite! Our company and employees have been working hard to give back to the…
FAQ: Taking Care of RO Membranes
Kleen-Rite National Sales Manager Gary Frey gets a lot of great questions about RO membranes. These items are highly important…
DEMA Injector Maintenance
DEMA Injector Maintenance Made Easy When winter brings icy, slushy roads, your customers will be clamoring for a bay to…
Should You Change to High Security Coin Boxes at Your Car Wash?
Coin boxes, also known as meter boxes, are an incredibly important part of your self-serve car wash system. They act…
Car Wash Tunnel Roller and Chain Maintenance
Conveyor tunnels are generally one of the greatest revenue generators at high-volume car washes. Your conveyor is the means by…
Harleysville Car Wash Operator Spotlight
Harleysville, Pennsylvania has 8,795 residents and a great car wash. The Harleysville Car Wash is the realization of owner Larry…
Tom’s Way – How to Service a CAT 5CP2120W Pump
Tools Used to Service a CAT 5CP2120W Pump Here is a list of the tools that Tom used in the…
Coin Acceptor Troubleshooting
Parker Engineering, the maker of Slugbuster coin acceptors, originally prepared this article for The Kleen-Scene magazine. At Parker Engineering, our…
Car Wash Pit Cleaning is Getting Easier
Just the sound of the word sludge conjures up images of a smelly, gooey, black oozing substance. But for car…
How to Increase Your Car Wash Profits
The end-goal of any car wash (or any business for that matter) is making money. Giving your customers more options…
Kleen-Rite Founder Awarded Car Wash Hall of Fame
Harold McKonly Kleen-Rite founder Harold McKonly was honored posthumously into the Car Wash Hall of Fame this past April. The…
Car Wash Promotion Ideas To Acquire New Customers
Quick question: what is your current strategy to acquire new car wash customers? If you don’t have a quick answer,…
Should You Use a Triple Foam System?
Car wash owners can expect a customer to pay a minimum fee for a car wash, but the customer expects…
Car Wash Customer Loyalty Programs
Loyalty programs are an excellent way to ramp up the frequency of how often customers visit your car wash. While…
Understanding How The Various Types of Shurflo Pumps Work
Three Chamber Diaphragm Shurflo Pump If you’re searching for a versatile pump that has minimal maintenance requirements, then we have…
Get to Know CAT Pumps
Car washes need dependable equipment to operate smoothly. CAT Pumps offer a solution that should meet your needs. They manufacture…
Get to Know General Pump
General brand pumps are high-pressure pumps used to power the core of your car wash systems. Either employees or customers…
Electric Pumps in RV & Boating Communities
If you’re into the boating or RV lifestyle and you’re not familiar with electronic Flojet pumps, then you’re missing out.…
Why Presoak is Important for Car Washes – Understanding High & Low pH
Presoak kind of sounds like something extra that only the most dedicated car washer might do. In reality, it’s a…