As convenient as portable toilets are, they can get messy quickly, especially when used by many people throughout a day or night. To help you keep your trailer toilets or other portable restrooms clean and fresh, review the following tips. All contribute to pleasant usage experiences that boost your company’s reputation for cleanliness, if applicable. 

How to Maintain Clean, Fresh Portable Toilets

1. Create a Cleaning Schedule

The right cleaning schedule for your portable toilets depends on how many people will potentially use them per day. If the toilets are for a large event, for example, cleaning them on the hour is recommended. 

In addition to restocking the toilet paper and hand sanitizer/soap as necessary, your cleaning team needs to clean and disinfect high-contact points, such as the interior and exterior door handles, hand sanitizer dispensers, and toilet paper holders. White vinegar is an excellent natural deodorizer and disinfecting agent, as well as an inexpensive one. 

2. Air the Units Out

Sunlight kills odors, while fresh air circulating through the units keeps them smelling good. Air the units out as much as you can, preferably for 30-minute intervals. This gives the sun and air plenty of time to freshen the units while also eliminating lingering white vinegar or other cleanser smells. 

It is also a good idea to check the air vents in the units every so often, since vents clogged with dirt and other debris trap odors. Airing portable toilets out during hot weather is especially important, since heat intensifies waste smells. 

3. Work With Deodorizers

Portable restroom deodorizers mask odors, such as tablets dropped in the holding tank. Use such tablets in addition to deodorizers you can attach to the unit walls. 

You’ll also want to have the holding tanks emptied regularly in light of usage, such as every few days or every week. Routine holding tank emptying by a professional sanitation company is once again especially essential during summertime, particularly if the units are on site for several weeks or longer.

Rent quality portable restrooms and related units from Portable Toilet Services. Since 1964, this company has served Dothan, Ozark, and Enterprise, AL, providing both sewer-connect and stand-alone toilet rentals. Hand washing stations are also available. Call (334) 794-2144 today to make an appointment or visit the website for more information.