If you’re hosting an outdoor event, you need to provide clean and accessible restrooms for your guests. Portable toilets are a convenient and cost-effective solution, but you may need to take some steps during the festivities to keep them cleaned and properly stocked for your guests. The guide below offers some advice for bathroom maintenance.

Do:

Keep extras nearby.

Provide enough toilet paper, soap, and sanitizer in each porta-potty rental so guests don’t find themselves in a bad spot. When you set up, place extras of each inside the unit, and keep any additional supplies as close as possible. Designate someone to check each unit periodically and restock each item.

Wipe them down periodically.

That person should also wipe down the interior every few hours or so. Just a quick pass to disinfect and dry surfaces should suffice. This should make the unit significantly more pleasant for all of your guests.

Don’t:

Place them in windy areas.

Sudden wind gusts can cause portable toilets to shift slightly, which may lead to messes on the inside. Instead, try to place them up against a building or line of trees, where they will be more sheltered.

Keep doors closed constantly.

Portable toilet doors are usually kept closed in between uses when they should be aired out every once in a while. Prop the door open while you’re cleaning or restocking items to improve the air quality a bit.

If you’re interested in renting portable toilets for an upcoming event, Horizon Services in Fairbanks, AK, can help. Serving the area for more than 33 years, the company offers clean, comfortable, and well-ventilated units perfect for special events. They also offer specialty products like portable sinks and handicap accessible units. Send the team a message online or call (907) 452-1480 to reserve your rentals.