Kleen-Rite Radio

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Few things are as valuable as a good conversation with a car wash veteran to learn the ins and outs of this unique business. Now it’s available in podcast form through Kleen-Rite Radio! Enjoy relaxed but extremely beneficial discussions about the car wash world with industry insider Marc Tyndale, expert technician Phil Donnelly, and the occasional guest. Improve business strategies, get repair and maintenance tips, and learn how to deal with common issues that car wash operators face on a daily basis. Plus, get news about what’s happening at Kleen-Rite and in the industry as a whole.

  1. vor 2 Std.

    Unlocking and Tightening Up Revenue Centers | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 26

    Ep. 26 (Unlocking and Tightening Up Revenue Centers) Welcome back for Episode 26 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! In this installment, Marc and Phil break down some of the ways to focus on individual revenue centers to maximize their value. In the same way they encourage operators to do a S.W.O.T. analysis of their entire site, they urge operators to take that same analytical mindset and apply it to each revenue center with an honest, critical approach. Marc and Phil offer some practical ways this can be done, including real-life examples of successful changes they made to their car washes. From the positioning of equipment and aesthetic upgrades to offering the right chemicals and modern payment options, they hone in on the nuances that separate the best car washes from the average ones. It’s all about the customer experience! Listen to their conversation and start thinking about the ways YOU can optimize your revenue centers. Thanks to Laurel for sponsoring this episode! Kleen-Rite offers an extensive selection of Laurel vending machines so you can find the perfect units for your car wash. Shop Laurel Vending Machines: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-566-laurel-metal-products.aspx Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook -   / kleenritecorp  Instagram -   / kleenritecorp  Tiktok-   / kleenritecorp  LinkedIn -   / kleenritecorp  Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

  2. 26. Juni

    Talking IBAs with Mark Tentis from OPW | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 25

    Ep. 25 (Talking IBAs with Mark Tentis from OPW) For episode 25 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, Marc and Phil welcome guest Mark Tentis, Vice President Global Sales and Service at OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions. If you aren’t familiar, OPW is the larger company behind some of the best names in the car wash industry, including: PDQ, Belanger, Transchem, and more. Tentis is a wealth of car wash knowledge, particularly when it comes to in-bay automatic wash systems (IBAs). Their conversation is incredibly helpful to anybody considering adding an IBA to their facility - whether starting fresh or replacing an old, outdated system. Tentis expertly explains the main differences between friction and touchless IBAs, touching on the benefits and drawbacks of both styles. The ensuing discussion covers topics like water usage, ROI, regional differences, and other items you should be updating when you install a new IBA to maximize revenue. Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market. Buy Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx Shop PDQ Parts: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-270-pdq-replacement-parts.aspx Shop Belanger Parts: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1737-belanger-replacement-parts.aspx Shop Turtle Wax Pro Chemicals (Transchem): https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1953-turtle-wax-pro.aspx   0:00 Intro 0:36 Mark Tentis Industry Experience 1:44 Self-Serve and IBAs Working Hand-in Hand 4:02 Friction vs Touchless Basics 15:24 IBA Water Usage 19:38 ROI Discussion 20:56 Other Site Improvements 24:01 Regional Differences 32:08 Making the IBA Investment 35:04 Branded Chemistry 37:21 Final Thoughts on IBAs 41:00 Outro   Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com!   Follow us on social media! Facebook -   / kleenritecorp  Instagram -   / kleenritecorp  Tiktok-   / kleenritecorp  LinkedIn -   / kleenritecorp  Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

  3. 10. Juni

    2026 ICA Car Wash Show Recap | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 24

    Ep. 24 (2026 ICA Car Wash Show Recap)Marc and Phil are still feeling the excitement from the 2026 ICA Car Wash Show! So, for Kleen-Rite Episode 24, they do a quick recap of the event from their perspective. They talk a bit about how the show reflects the state of the car wash industry, with self-serve and IBAs getting more attention than in recent years. Since face-to-face time with operators is an invaluable part of attending a show, they share some of the common discussion topics they encountered with attendees. Lastly, they mention a couple things on the show floor that piqued their interest. With the overwhelmingly positive feelings from the ICA show, the guys are going to carry that enthusiasm into the fall for Kleen-Rite’s 2026 Learn More, Earn More Expo! Register for the expo at the link below (registration opens on June 15, 2026): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-more-earn-more-2026-kleen-rite-car-wash-expo-seminars-day-2-tickets-1986091688705   Visit the ICA Car Wash Show on the web and start planning for next year! https://thecarwashshow.com/   Shop KR Equipment: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1-equipment.aspx   If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you.   Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kleenritecorp Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/ Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

  4. 28. Mai

    Guest Cameron Alleman from Mermaid Car Wash | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 23

    We love hearing operator success stories! In episode 23, Kleen-Rite radio welcomes Cameron Alleman of Mermaid Car Wash. In a relatively small amount of time in the industry, Cameron has grown the Mermaid chain to 12 locations in Central Pennsylvania. Whether it’s running them or chatting about them, he loves everything car wash. So, he makes for an excellent candidate to sit down for a conversation with Marc and Phil. From early business experience running a chicken barbecue operation, through trade school, and now being the owner-operator of a mid-sized car wash chain, hear Cameron’s interesting story! Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market. Buy Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx Shop KR Equipment: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1-equipment.aspx If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you. Visit Mermaid on the Web: https://www.mermaidcarwashpa.com/

  5. 14. Mai

    Car Wash Lighting with G&G’s Erin Noonan | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 22

    Ep. 22 (Car Wash Lighting with G&G’s Erin Noonan) In episode 22 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, hosts Marc and Phil are joined by Erin Noonan, Marketing Director at G&G Lighting. The quality of lighting and the impact it has had on the car wash world has exploded in the last 5-10 years, with LEDs quickly becoming a staple of the industry. And of course, G&G has been at the forefront of that. Listen to this great conversation with Erin and learn how G&G can take your facility to the next level! Erin starts by giving some history on G&G and their close connection to the car wash community. The conversation then moves into how lighting has evolved from serving a basic function into becoming a full-blown marketing tool. From impressive curb appeal and better visibility to improved safety and enhanced customer experience, the opportunities are real! They finish with details about installation, customization, the expert technical service provided, and G&G’s new subscription-based management system. Explore G&G Lighting ColorWash: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1932-g-g-colorwash.aspx Edge Powered by ColorWash: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1949-g-g-edge-powered-by-colorwash.aspx Color Effect Lights: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1523-g-g-led-color-effect-lights.aspx   Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market. Buy Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx Shop KR Equipment: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1-equipment.aspx If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you.   Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com!   Follow us on social media! Facebook -   / kleenritecorp  Instagram -   / kleenritecorp  Tiktok-   / kleenritecorp  LinkedIn -   / kleenritecorp  Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

  6. 29. Apr.

    Using AI at Your Car Wash | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 21

    Ep. 21 (Using AI at Your Car Wash) Welcome to episode 21 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! The topic of AI is almost unavoidable these days. So, plenty of car wash owners are curious how they can take advantage of it and make it part of their “toolbox” to improve their business. With this in mind, Marc and Phil thought it would be valuable to have a conversation about it. The guys cover some basics on how AI functions and discuss some of the ways they’ve used it to help in their own operations. They share thoughts on how to responsibly and safely use the technology, what the future may hold, and some specific ideas on how AI can be used to improve efficiency at your wash. Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market. Buy Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx Shop KR Equipment: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1-equipment.aspx If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you.   Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com!   Follow us on social media! Facebook -   / kleenritecorp  Instagram -   / kleenritecorp  Tiktok-   / kleenritecorp  LinkedIn -   / kleenritecorp  Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

  7. 7. Apr.

    Self-Serve Optimism and Innovation with Keith Lutz | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 20

    Ep. 20 (Self-Serve Optimism and Innovation with Keith Lutz) It’s episode 20 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! Marc and Phil are still brimming with excitement after their recent car wash visits and the SCWA show. Kleen-Rite VP Keith Lutz joins them for a talk about the promising state of the self-serve car wash segment. It’s all about optimism! Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market. In the episode they discuss how the community feel of the self-serve segment is growing to an even larger scale. Successful operators are more willing than ever to share what works for them, from equipment to procedural methods and everything in between. Plus, equipment manufacturers are innovating and applying modern technology to better serve operators. The guys share some of the positive changes they have made, note how Kleen-Rite is actively involved in supporting the self-serve space, and speak on how they’ve personally witnessed success stories of customers who choose to truly commit and invest in their business. Buy Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx Shop KR Equipment: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1-equipment.aspx If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you.   Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com!   Follow us on social media! Facebook -   / kleenritecorp  Instagram -   / kleenritecorp  Tiktok-   / kleenritecorp  LinkedIn -   / kleenritecorp  Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

  8. 30. März

    Car Wash Industry Excitement in 2026 | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 19

    Ep.19 (Car Wash Industry Excitement in 2026)Welcome back to the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! Marc and Phil were very busy in early 2026. They briefly shifted away from recording episodes for a couple months, but they’re excited to make a return with episode 19. The guys start with a quick recap of what they’ve been up to so far this year. In addition to the Southwest Car Wash Association show and Kleen-Rite BBQ in Texas, they visited two customers that recently made major upgrades to their facilities – Buddy’s Car Wash in Alabaster, Alabama and The Wash Stop in Largo, Florida. Check out the links below to watch videos from their visits! Next, Marc and Phil talk about the excitement and positive outlook they’re seeing at the industry events they’ve attended. Specifically, they’re seeing growing enthusiasm from operators in the self-serve and IBA spaces. From being engaged at car wash shows and networking with other operators to revamping old locations and updating operational procedures, there has been a major rejuvenation in these segments!   Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market! Shop Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx   Buddy’s Car Wash Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0XvtyWHH94   The Wash Stop Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sydVSToiIE0   If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you.   Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kleenritecorp Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/ Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

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Few things are as valuable as a good conversation with a car wash veteran to learn the ins and outs of this unique business. Now it’s available in podcast form through Kleen-Rite Radio! Enjoy relaxed but extremely beneficial discussions about the car wash world with industry insider Marc Tyndale, expert technician Phil Donnelly, and the occasional guest. Improve business strategies, get repair and maintenance tips, and learn how to deal with common issues that car wash operators face on a daily basis. Plus, get news about what’s happening at Kleen-Rite and in the industry as a whole.

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