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Don’t make the mistake of absorbing every new equipment purchase into your overhead. Where ROI is most easily calculated
is when you can bill the equipment directly to the customer.

— Is New Equipment Worth the Investment? >>cleaner.com/featured

LEGAL MATTERS: Whistleblower Rights: What You Should Know

If you noticed a legal, health or safety violation on the job site, what would you do? Fortunately, most problems can be resolved internally. But when circumstances are dire, here’s what you should know about becoming a whistleblower. >>cleaner.com/featured

WAVE OF OPPORTUNITY: Cleaners Cash in on El Niño

Contractors throughout California were prepared when the rains began to fall earlier this year, and keeping up with long-neglected sewers and drains have kept residential and commercial cleaners in high demand. Find out how they’ve been working with customers to keep the stormwater flowing. >>cleaner.com/featured

WATERBLASTING BASICS: Proper PPE Worth the Investment

Every day, waterjetting contractors needlessly expose their employees to serious injuries — possibly even death — and make their companies vulnerable to negligence lawsuits that all could be avoided by a small investment in personal protective equipment. Take the first step and learn about the three essential pieces of PPE every high-pressure jetter operator needs.
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