Portable toilets are excellent options when you need to relieve yourself in an outdoor environment. However, some people aren’t familiar with how these temporary bathrooms work. Here are three helpful suggestions to share with your guests before they attend your event.

3 Tips for Using Portable Toilets

1. Bring a Source of Light

Because they’re most often used in locations without access to electricity, most portable bathrooms don’t have light fixtures. During the day, this might not be as much of an issue, because the plastic lets in enough daylight for guests to find their way around. However, after dusk, you’re better off using a flashlight. Your cell phone could work in a cinch—just make sure to hold it tightly!

2. Use the Hand Sanitizer

Portable toilets don’t always have a hand-washing station. However, many of them are equipped with waterless hand sanitizer. Unless there is visible dirt stuck to your fingers, hand sanitizer is more effective than soap and water, as it kills bacteria and takes less time to use.

3. Lock the Door

If you’re not used to using a port-a-potty, it might take you a moment to figure out how to lock the door. However, you don’t want to skip this step, because turning the lock tells the next person in line that the stall is occupied. If you don’t lock the door, it may be blown open by the wind. The latch or bolt is usually at the same height as normal doors, and you should hear the difference when it’s closed securely.

If you need portable toilet rentals, the experienced team at Econ-O-Johns can help. Whether you’re accommodating a party of hundreds or a small crew, they will meet your sanitation needs with the right size and number of port-a-potties. Based in Waterloo, IL, this company services Monroe, St. Clair, Madison, and Randolph County. All of their portable toilets include toilet paper and hand sanitizer for your convenience. Find more information about their services online, or call (618) 939-3001 to speak to a member of their team.