Editorial Articles

Every plumbing and drain cleaning business has down years that can make or break it. The best way to weather downturns is...

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your drain cleaning business. A hefty balance of accounts receivable might feel like it’s money in...

NLB announces staffing changesNLB announced that Bryce Mulligan has been promoted from the vice president of branch operations to the vice president...

Industrial cleaning jobs frequently require more power than the typical combination machine can provide. The Code Combo Vac from Westech Vac Systems...

MyTana LD40 auditory pipeline leak detectorThe new LD40 leak detector from MyTana Mfg. uses a unidirectional sensor to filter out environmental noise,...

Cable Drain Cleaning Machines 1 / Drain Rehab Solutions ZIP-ZIP REVOLUTIONThe ZIP-ZIP REVOLUTION from Drain Rehab Solutions is a flex shaft high-speed drain...

There are many ways to build a successful company. At Koberlein Environmental Services, the formula includes a strong emphasis on diversified services...

In the heart of Missouri, All Clear Pumping & Sewer has repeatedly demonstrated to customers what good service means. “I am extremely pleased...

This issue marks the end of 2019 and my first year as editor of Cleaner. It’s been a good year. I learned...

Jason Koran hit the return-on-investment jackpot when he purchased a Brute portable water jetter from Jetters Northwest for about $14,000. His company, Pipe...

Joel George never hesitates when the opportunity arises to try something new. The founder of Drain Doctor plumbing and drain cleaning services...

When Michael Williams talks business, he’s really talking about life and relationships. That’s what the business is to him. And make no...

This is a great time of year. The fall season is winding down; the holidays are approaching, but still far enough away to...

In 2015, Charlie Evans bought his first Groundhog van-mounted waterjetting system from Easy Kleen Pressure Systems. In 2017, the president and owner...

Investing in a large hydrovac unit isn’t always feasible for contractors like Jim Tieffel who don’t do a lot of hydroexcavation work...

During the last decade, Gary Toothe has traveled a million miles — literally — promoting safe operation of high-pressure water and vacuum...

In our industry, when things get slow, you feel like you’re in quicksand. It’s like you’re moving, but you’re slowly sinking. Maybe the...

Small businesses are forever evolving to meet the needs of their customer base and remain competitive. Determining the right approach to adapt...

While there are dozens of combination sewer cleaning truck options available, when it comes down to it, they all perform the same...