Editorial Articles

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...

RIDGID NXT line of wet-dry vacsThe RIDGID NXT line of 6-, 12-, 14- and 16-gallon models underwent an ergonomic makeover, with enhanced...

Aries Industries expands nationwide dealer networkAries Industries announced it added two companies to its growing network of dealers. Williams Equipment, based in...

Cleaning Nozzles 1 / Enz USA MadDog NozzleThe MadDog Nozzle from Enz USA is a redesigned Bulldog nozzle with optimized ceramic inserts for...

John Akhoian is a hero to his employees. What else would you call a business owner who has made a commitment to enrich...

Spending years in the plumbing industry allowed Richard Hart to collect good intel about what a good plumbing company should be —...

Do you ever procrastinate? Do you sometimes find yourself doing low-priority tasks because you’re too tired/stressed/fill-in-the-blank to tackle the hard stuff? Even when...

During frigid South Dakota winters, it’s difficult for crews at Hydro-Klean to use conventional felt CIPP systems to perform spot repairs in...