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New-generation drain cleaning products offer efficiency and safety


Effective drain-cleaning operations are essential for ensuring the safe, reliable operation of institutional and commercial facilities, according to an article from Facility Maintenance Decisions on the FacilitiesNet website.

To provide these services, maintenance and engineering managers need to maximize the department’s investments in drain-cleaning equipment, its operation and maintenance, and the technicians performing the services.

To aid managers and front-line technicians in performing these tasks effectively, manufacturers of drain-cleaning equipment emphasize the importance of relying on up-to-date information on key issues, including equipment selection, maintenance and repair, and equipment training and use.

As with many products for institutional and commercial facilities maintenance, drain-cleaning equipment has evolved in recent years as user demands have grown to meet the needs of changing facilities.

Read the article.



April 7, 2020


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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