Five Questions to Ask When Renting a Portable Restroom
The concept of portable restrooms has a long history, beginning with simple pots placed inside carts or wagons used by Royalty when traveling longer distances. Thankfully, those crude pots have been replaced by portable restrooms and luxury restroom trailers that offer running water, flushing commodes, heating and air-conditioning, and lovely interiors. Today, portable restrooms are included in every type of outdoor activity, imaginable ? from professional golf tournaments to family reunions in one's backyard ? whatever the occasion, portable restrooms are there to 'save the day'.
When one chooses to rent a portable restroom, it's always as good idea to ask a few questions, right up front, so one knows what to expect, ahead of time. Five good questions to ask, include:
1: How Does a Portable Restroom Manage Waste?
Portable restrooms do not utilize typical plumbing systems. As a result, waste must be managed in a safe and hygienic manner; this means deodorizing chemicals are utilized to sanitize and deodorize. All the plumbing is hidden and all waste tanks are sealed to eliminate odors.
With progress, better methods of managing waste have been utilized. Non-formaldehyde-based deodorizers which contain biocides don't mask the smells, but keep the odor-causing bacteria from profusely multiplying. Luxury portable restrooms utilize flushing toilets which greatly help to keep interiors clean-smelling, as well.
2: Where Should Portable Restrooms Be Placed?
Portable restrooms can be positioned in almost any location as long as the surface is dry, sturdy and level. Being centrally-located is important as well; but for large events such as an ethnic festival, for example, portable restrooms should be placed near high-traffic areas that are close to food and beverage kiosks and/or large seating areas.
3: Are Special Hook-ups Required for Portable Restrooms?
Standard port-a-potties do not require any type of special hook-ups; but if more luxurious restroom trailers are used at an event, electricity from a 110 outlet and a standard outside hose faucet are required. Electricity from the site location would run the AC, heating, lighting and water-pressure pumps.
4: How Many Portable Restrooms Would I Need?
The number of portable restrooms your event would require is dependent on how many people will be in attendance. A good rule of thumb is to estimate two commodes for an 8-hour event with less than 50 people. If, however, alcohol will be served, it cannot be argued that alcohol consumption will, greatly, impact how often any portable restroom would be utilized.
5: What is Involved in the Cost of a Portable Restroom?
The cost of renting a portable restroom covers: Set-up and delivery, cleaning and servicing, and pick-up and removal. With set-up and delivery, all the supplies one would need would be included and ready for your guests. With modern routing and tracking software, Chem Can's delivery routes are carefully monitored by our operations team to deliver the best possible customer service experience.
Cleaning and servicing involves stocking the units, and providing meticulous janitorial service, both, inside and out. Pick-up and removal is predetermined by the renter; and total site cleanup is performed by the portable restroom supplier.
After It's All Said and Done
After it's all said and done, by offering portable restrooms, the renter offers his or her guests the equivalent of a very comfortable half-bath that offers a feeling of cleanliness, comfort, and security.
The availability of portable restrooms has the potential to 'make or break' the success of any event, regardless of size. If you are planning an upcoming event and want it to unfold perfectly, give Chem Can a call ? we'll make sure we do our part to add a delightful touch of discreet sophistication to your special event!
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