Four Surprising Facts about Portable Toilets
A lot of people possess very little insight about portable toilets' designs and functions. It would, probably, be safe to say that the majority of people think of portable toilets as being small, boxy, smelly, and something to be, entirely, avoided, if possible. If your impressions of portable toilets happen to fall into that line of thinking, then you are in for a pleasant surprise!
1. Portable Toilets are Not Created Equally
Let's just say, there are basic portable toilets and there are really nice portable toilets! To begin with, the basic portable toilet units that dot kids' baseball fields or construction sites are….well….basic. They get the job done; the user is in and out in a matter of minutes – end of story. But did you know there are portable toilets that offer flushing commodes and professionally-designed interiors? Yep, they exist! These upscale beauties represent the antithesis of your run-of-the-mill basic port-a-potty units which, by the way, should get a lot of credit for the basic conveniences they provide!
Upscale portable-toilet designs are known as 'Luxury Restroom Trailers' and they include a slew of extras such as separate stalls, beautiful cabinetry, year-round temperature control, vanities and sinks with running water, and much more! Does that surprise you?
Then, there are ADA-compliant portable toilets with extra-roomy interiors and added safety features to accommodate those with mobility issues as well as families who would use them for the extra room needed for a stroller and children, with room to spare.
2. Portable Toilets are Cleaner than You Think
Let's face it, a restroom – whether indoors or outdoors – will only be as clean as the maintenance schedule that is assigned to it. Restrooms in any home or restaurant can become uninviting when they aren't cleaned as they should be, and that holds true with portable toilets, as well.
When one rents one or more portable toilets for a private or public outdoor event – especially if the event will last multiple days – requesting daily cleaning and sanitizing by the portable-toilet provider is prudent to keep the facilities as user-friendly, as possible.
Also, did you know that portable toilets can harbor far-fewer germs than many everyday items such as computer keyboards, handrails, cell phones, and money? It's true. In fact, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and Food & Water Watch state that many items we touch, every day, carry more germs and bacteria than your common port-a-potty. In the end, it's all about thoughtful hygiene practices with washing hands and keeping all restrooms, optimally, clean.
3. Portable Toilet Numbers Are Important
Those who plan an outdoor event for the first time can under-estimate how many portable toilets would be required for their gathering. When too-few portable toilets are available, long lines ensue and that
can lead to unhappy attendees who may, very well, choose not to return to the event the following year. They could, very well, say to others: We won't be returning next year because we had to wait forever just to use the port-a-potty! – or – There were hardly any port-a-potties available and with kids, we spent too much time just trying to find one! Feelings, such as these, can lead to lost revenue!
If you are planning an event, feel free to contact Westway Site Services, formerly Moore Cans. We will be more than happy to help with determining how many toilet units would be needed as well as where they should be located. Whether you need only a few portable toilets or dozens, you'll want enough portable toilets, on hand, to help generate a fabulous first impression!
4. Portable Toilets Can Generate Compliments
It's true: something as mundane as a portable toilet can be a conversation starter. As mentioned, above, not enough portable toilets can lead to negative word-of-mouth advertising but, on the other hand, portable toilets can generate plenty of compliments and accolades.
Let's assume a classy outdoor event offered Luxury Restroom Trailers. Let's, also, assume, guests who had never used a Luxury Restroom Trailer were about to step inside one, for the first time – we guarantee you, once inside, the first words one would hear would be: WOW! – or – OH, MY GOSH! When classy and sassy detailing inside a luxury portable toilet catch one's eye, it's a virtual guarantee the compliments will flow! People are astonished when they see how upscale portable toilets parallel those in a fine restaurant or hotel.
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