Whether you’re attending an outdoor event or working at a construction site, you’ll need to use a portable toilet at some point. While it may seem simple, you can save yourself and the people around you from a lot of trouble by learning port-a-potty etiquette. In particular, avoid these four common mistakes. 

4 Things You Shouldn’t Do in a Portable Toilet

1. Throw Away Trash

Some people treat port-a-potty tanks as trash cans, discarding plastic cups, soda cans, old clothes, diapers, food scraps, and a variety of other items into the toilet bowl. However, the tank is designed to hold human waste and toilet paper only; any other objects can clog the toilet and render it unusable. Similarly, throwing solid items like toilet paper and gum in a port-a-potty urinal can prevent it from draining properly. 

2. Use Your Phone 

Quiet and private, a portable toilet might seem like the perfect place to return calls, text, or check social media. Unfortunately, phones can easily fall in the toilet tank. Unless you want to fish it out or spend money on a new one, safely tuck your phone in a bag or ask a friend to hold it for you.

3. Leave a Mess

For the sake of hygiene to yourself and those who’ll use the toilet after you, always clean up after you use a port-a-potty. Wipe away any residue, ensure all toilet paper ends up in the tank, and put the lid down to trap unpleasant odors.

4. Take Too Much Time

Although you don’t need to rush, you should prevent a lengthy line by only using the portable toilet for its intended purpose. Refrain from doing your makeup, changing clothes, and performing other time-consuming tasks while in the portable toilet. This rule is especially important for events and job sites with lots of staff or attendees.

If you’re looking for tidy, modern port-a-potties in Central Iowa, turn to Portable Pro Inc. Based in Madrid, IA, this portable toilet rental company has served job sites and events of all kinds for more than 20 years. Their units can be equipped with a variety of convenient features such as handwashing stations and paper dispensers. They also offer ADA-accessible units for people with disabilities. Visit them online to learn more about their products and request a quote. Call (515) 231-1056 to speak with a friendly representative.