Editor's Note - May 2025

It would be an understatement to point out that there is a lot of economic uncertainty regarding the tariffs imposed by President Trump last month. This will impact the entire economy and multiple business sectors, including the pressure washing industry. It’s uncertain what the remainder of 2025 will reveal, but hold on because it promises to be a wild ride.

There is a lot to check out in the May issue. On page 6 we read about equipment operations that need to be taken account of when using pressure washing equipment at high altitudes. One of the issues to consider, if you are a contractor who works at lower elevations, is that when you travel to higher elevations you must acclimate to the altitude. This is a safety concern so that you aren’t operating equipment with a foggy brain, nausea, and dizziness.

On page 10 in the CETA Edge column, we learn more about the new innovation award that will be introduced at PowerClean 2025 that will be held September 25–28 at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, NV. Additional information for this manufacturers’ award, including submission information, can be found on page 20 or at www.ceta.org

Additional information about this year’s PowerClean event and the many reasons to attend can be found throughout the CETA Edge column as well as by visiting the CETA.org website and viewing the YouTube video that introduces the venue for this year’s PowerClean.

Turn to page 26 to read about PWNA’s recommended safety precautions when using drones to help with pressure washing operations. The article provides several helpful checklists for preflight safety, drone operation techniques, emergency preparedness tips when drones fail, postflight safety and care, and much more.

Additional articles in this issue talk about lances, market diversification, private labeling, pressure washer rig setup, and more.

As we look to the end of May, Cleaner Times encourages you this Memorial Day to remember and honor the brave men and women who have given their lives so that we might celebrate our liberty and enjoy our freedoms.

Michael Hamline

mhamline@cleanertimes.com 800-525-7038