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More results... Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors post page 800.233.3873 Home Shop Kleen-Rite Videos Kleen-Scene How to Set Up Your Tunnel Chemicals to Get the Best Results Today at 2:53 pm Matthew Kurek What’s the largest factor driving tunnel wash popularity across the country? If customer convenience comes to mind, you’re on the… Operator Spotlight: U Wash Auto Systems 3 May at 9:05 am Patty Little 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 3 May at 8:00 am Job Leach 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 29 Apr at 1:30 pm Joe Herr 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 25 Apr at 9:26 am Job Leach 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 12 Apr at 2:12 pm Patty Little 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 12 Apr at 10:45 am Job Leach 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 8 Apr at 10:08 am Joe Herr 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 3 Apr at 8:00 am Job Leach 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? 29 Mar at 10:03 am Patty Little 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 25 Mar at 10:42 am Job Leach 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 13 Mar at 11:50 am Matthew Kurek 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 11 Mar at 12:00 pm Joe Herr A good first impression is vital to your success and convincing customers to clean their vehicles at your car wash.… Introducing Rupes iBrid Polishers 4 Mar at 3:31 pm Matthew Kurek 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 28 Feb at 8:30 am Joe Herr 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 26 Feb at 1:57 pm Job Leach 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? 9 Feb at 3:52 pm Jenelle Brickman 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 5 Feb at 5:00 pm Matthew Kurek 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? 19 Jan at 4:45 pm Job Leach 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 December 27, 2023 Patty Little 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! December 20, 2023 Joe Herr 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 December 15, 2023 Job Leach 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 December 6, 2023 Andrew Tyson 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 November 21, 2023 Patty Little As a car wash owner, you may already know the value of creating a self-serve dog wash at your facility.… Car Wash Facts November 15, 2023 Job Leach 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 November 10, 2023 Joe Herr 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 October 28, 2023 Patty Little The car wash industry is evolving at an exponential rate. Since Covid, trends and changes to the business sector, small… Best Car Wash Podcasts October 27, 2023 Job Leach 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 October 11, 2023 Joe Herr 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 October 6, 2023 Joe Herr 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 September 29, 2023 Job Leach 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 September 26, 2023 Job Leach 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 September 22, 2023 Andrew Tyson 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! September 8, 2023 Andrew Tyson 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 August 31, 2023 Patty Little 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 August 25, 2023 Joe Herr 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 August 23, 2023 Job Leach 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! August 11, 2023 Andrew Tyson 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 August 4, 2023 Job Leach 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 July 28, 2023 Patty Little Chemical dosing in agriculture is a common and invaluable practice in a variety of farming applications. Hydro Systems has a…...