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

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incredibly helpful to anybody considering adding an IBA to their facility - whether starting fresh or replacing an old, outdated system.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 [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 [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 [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 [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 42:00 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

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 [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/ [https://thecarwashshow.com/]   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 - 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]

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