Proper sanitation is always crucial, but with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, it’s more important than ever. This is especially true when it comes to portable toilets, which must be kept clean and sanitary to not only safeguard people from the coronavirus but also protect them against other illness-causing germs. Here are a few steps you can take to put your event-goers or workers at ease.

How to Sanitize a Portable Toilet

1. Make Hand-Wash Stations & Sanitizer Available

Some portable toilets are outfitted with interior hand-wash stations, which ensure users can follow essential hand-washing guidance. For the best results, make sure soap dispensers are filled and that water is flowing freely. If your porta-potty is without a hand-wash station, hand sanitizer is the next best thing. 

2. Disinfect Toilets on a Regular Basis

Surfaces within the toilet can retain the coronavirus for some time, but regular disinfection will drastically lower the risk of contracting it. Bleach is a great disinfectant, as is a liquid that’s at least 60% ethyl or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Both should be applied to the door, surfaces, faucet handles, and all other areas within the portable toilet. 

3. Post Signage on Proper Hand-Washing & Other Measures

Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s responsibility. Highlight the importance of proper hand-washing by posting signage inside and outside the porta-potty. Along with urging all users to properly wash their hands, you can also provide laminated signage featuring info on the best steps to take.

People in Seminole, AL, and all over the nation are facing an unprecedented risk, but collective efforts can mitigate these dangers and keep loved ones safe. For the last 48 years, Baldwin Portable Toilets has been dedicated to providing clean, comfortable, and sanitary restrooms for special events and commercial purposes. They provide a variety of rental options, including hand-wash stations, hand sanitizer, and expansive restroom trailers. Call (251) 946-3000 today to schedule a rental or visit the website to request more information.