Just because the weather chills and the temperatures drop, there is no hold on the use of portable restrooms. Construction continues and job sites are busy. As the temperatures drop, we wanted to share our top 5 winter porta potty tips that may make the portable restroom a bit warmer. 

It is known that using a portable restroom during the winter months can be a frigid experience. Some portable restrooms may freeze up.

Read on to learn how to keep your restrooms fully functional this winter.

How to Winterize a Portable Restroom?

Winterizing a portable restroom doesn’t need to be difficult, the process can be quite easy. There is a special winterizing mixture that is poured into the restroom holding tank to prevent the liquid from freezing. A porta potty anit-freeze mix.

Depending on the temperatures you’re dealing with, you’ll need some anit-freeze mixture. Commonly, they are composed of methanol and water, salt and water (brine), or another combo.

For more information about ani-freeze for your porta potty, contact our team of sanitation experts.

5 Winter Porta Potty Tips

1. Properly Place the Unit
2. Guard Unit from Wind
3. Add Portable Heater
4. Remove Snow
5. Opt for a Restroom trailer

1. Properly Place the Unit

Placing the porta potty in direct sunlight can help warm the outer walls of your and radiate heat inside the unit. Also, the sunlight will aid in melting any ice or snow that falls on top of the portable restroom.

2. Guard Unit from Wind

Consider positioning the portable restroom on the least windy side of a building, barrier, or structure to help guard it against the wind. While your shield from the cold wind, you will also be preventing tip-overs.

3. Add a Portable Heater to Winter Porta Potty

Portable heaters are available for different uses but are a perfect solution for winterizing a portable restroom. They are compact, easy to install, and able to warm up the unit to a bearable temperature. A portable heater for your winter porta potty unit will also aid in the prevention of its contents freezing.

4. Remove Snow

Be sure to remove the snow around the unit to help the unit warm and prevent ice from sticking to the exterior. By doing so, you will be able to utilize the sunlight as a heating source throughout the day with no blocking from snow or ice. In addition, snow removal around the unit, not just on the unit, will make your job site much safer for everyone using it. Snow removal also ensures that there is a clear area to walk and open the door to the portable restroom.

5. Opt for a Restroom trailer

If you are looking for a more luxurious portable restroom option, opt for a restroom trailer. Portable restrooms provide a larger interior space with additional insulation compared to the standard portable restroom unit. Since restroom trailers are by far more spacious, they allow people to get changed in a warm space easier and also place their winter great when in use.

Restroom trailers provide a warmer space due to their insulated walls and higher-quality materials.

As the individual porta potties require maintenance and winter weather precautions, so do restroom trailers.

Prepare Your Jobsite Portable Restroom for the Winter

No matter what time of year you need porta potty winterization or portable toilet rentals, turn to Canyon View Dumpster and Toilets. We are equipt to fulfill your portable restroom rentals and needs. Our team is equipped to provide your job site or event with high-quality restroom unit rentals and services. Give us a call today to learn more about our portable restroom services and how we can help you.

In the heat of the summer, there are bound to be outdoor events. Concerts, farmer’s markets, festivals, and other large gatherings bring a need for cleanliness. It is likely that these events will have porta-potties. To keep your guests, staff, and event clean, you should look into proper hygiene systems. These are referred to as hand wash or hygiene stations. 

What is a Hygiene Station? 

A Hygiene Station is used for hand washing. They provide hand soap, clean water, and an area for washing. These stations allow your people to disinfect their hands. These stations aren’t only used for outdoor events, they can be implemented in different industries to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for the employees and staff—for example, in the construction industry.

What is included in a Handwashing Station? 

There are a few handwashing station must-haves. A handwashing station should include the following items:

• Clean Water
• Water basin and dispenser
• Hand Soap – preferably liquid
• A greywater container – catches used water
• Single-use drying cloths 
• Covered trash receptacle

Do Hygiene Stations Need Electricity?

No, typical hygiene stations do not need electricity. 

Do Hygiene Stations Need Running Water?

They do not need running water. There are many ways to create a water system that relies on gravity. They will need to be filled with water. 

Benefits of Hygenic Station at Your Event

Reduce Germ Spread

Keep Your Staff Clean

Summer Brings Outdoor Events

Keep Guests Sanitized

During the warm summer months, you will see a huge increase in outside events. Weddings, concerts, expos, and community events are a common sight in the summer. People want to get outside and soak in the sun! If you are producing a summer event that doesn’t have accessible hygienic amenities or an ample amount of facilities, make sure to acquire hygienic facilities that fit your needs.

Create a Clean Event Environment

Cleanliness for your event and everyone attending is a key component. These events usually include eating, drinking, and heavily populated areas. Canyon View Dumpsters and Toilets can help you keep your concert, market, outdoor event, or festival clean with our portable hygiene systems. Contact us today!