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

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 [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 [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/ [https://www.mermaidcarwashpa.com/]

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 [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 [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 [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 [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 [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 [https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp]

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 [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 [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

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 [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 [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

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 [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0XvtyWHH94]   The Wash Stop Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sydVSToiIE0 [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 [https://www.facebook.com/kleenritecorp] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/ [https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/] Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp [https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/] Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp [https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp]