Editorial Articles

Question: I have been planning, or at least hoping, to get a new pump truck this year. With the economy somewhat stalled...

The old saying goes that men fall in love with their eyes and women with their ears. Though it may not be...

Question: The landlord at my warehouse doesn't want me doing a hose-down on dirty restrooms in his yard. What can I do?...

Ray Savage’s company, Going in Style, has a small inventory — one unit, to be exact. But it’s a big one. Four...

Some areas of portable restroom service are less prone to be impacted by an economic slowdown. While sanitation contractors in some locations...

Planning a wedding can be stressful for everyone involved. But Eliza Kendall aims to alleviate some of the worry. And she often...

In the three years I’ve been writing this monthly column, I’ve never recommended a product or technology, but that is about to...

As restroom contractors gear up for the busy season, I offer a springtime grab bag of news and views in the portable...

Question: Lately, whenever I get done pumping, I turn off my vacuum pump and it starts spinning backwards. Is something broke? Makes...

Restroom deodorant makers are seeing the need to go green. Environmentally friendly enzymes and biodegradable additives have become the natural way for...

Let’s face it: Odor is part of the nature of this business. Controlling it is an ongoing challenge for every PRO. More...

Ask Brown Thompson if there’s really a silver lining in every cloud, and the sales and marketing manager for Allied Recycling Inc....

The newest portable sanitation-related products were on display at the 28th Annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International in Louisville, Ky., Feb....

Competent employees are a key to success in any business. The reverse is also true. An incompetent or dishonest employee can harm...

What does diversification mean in your business?Over the past few years, I’ve seen diversification take on numerous forms for restroom contractors. I...

Real estate experts will tell you that some home remodeling jobs or expensive luxury items provide the best return on investment when...