Whether you are planning a wedding or organizing a construction project, portable toilets are needed to allow guests and workers a chance to relieve themselves. While many of these portable toilets will be equipped with sanitizer, a hand-wash station offers enhanced comfort and convenience. Here are a few of the health benefits of having a hand-wash station at your site.

What Are the Health Benefits of Handwashing Stations?

1. Prevent the Spread of Germs

A hand-wash station gives guests and workers an accessible spot to wash up after using the restroom, eating, or engaging in physical labor. This helps minimize the germs that can accumulate on one's hands during these activities. In fact, washing your hands properly reduces bacterial counts by an astounding 99.9 percent. As a result, there is a much lower risk of spreading illnesses, and your event or job site will be more sanitary and hygienic. 

2. Ensure Proper Handwashing Etiquette

Without one of these stations, people will be more likely to forgo washing their hands or may be forced to rinse their hands off with whatever water source they can find, like a hose, drinking fountain, or on-site body of water. A handwashing station ensures that users can follow proper handwashing etiquette, which involves scrubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds before rinsing well in clean water. When people have the resources and privacy to wash properly, they feel better and are being proactive in protecting their health and the health of others.

3. Have Better Protection Than Hand Sanitizer Alone

Some event or job sites with portable toilets only provide hand sanitizer for cleaning up after using the facilities. While hand sanitizer does a decent job of removing bacteria, it isn't as effective as washing with soap and water. Soap and water remove all types of germs from your hands, but sanitizer only kills specific germs. For a more all-around clean, you need a hand-washing station.

To reserve a hand-wash station for your next event or project, contact Apollo Portable Toilets & Pumping Service LLC. Since 1965, they have been serving Mexico, MO, and the surrounding areas. They provide hand-washing units and portable toilet rentals for jobs and events of all sizes. Call (573) 581-6306 to request a quote or visit them online to explore their facilities.