How to Keep a Porta Potty Clean at Your Event
Small steps that keep restrooms pleasant from the first guest to the last, without hiring an attendant.
How do I keep a porta potty clean during a party?
To keep a porta potty clean during a party, rent enough units (1 per 50 guests for 4 hours), add a hand wash station, keep spare toilet paper nearby, and check the units once every 2 hours. Most messes come from too few units, so the right count does most of the work.
What supplies should I keep near the porta potties?
Keep 5 supplies in a bin near the porta potties: 2 extra rolls of toilet paper per unit, a spray bottle of disinfectant, paper towels, a small trash can with a lid, and a battery light for evening. Do not put trash in the toilet tank; it cannot be pumped out.
Should I add a hand wash station?
Add a hand wash station whenever food is served, because sanitizer does not remove grease or dirt. Plan 1 station per 4 toilets. Each station has 2 foot-pump sinks and about 30 gallons of water, enough for roughly 400 hand washes, so one is enough for most backyard parties.
See hand wash station rental or upgrade to a deluxe flushing unit with a sink inside.
When should I book a service visit during an event?
Book a service visit for any event that lasts more than 1 day, such as a 2-day festival or a weekend family reunion. The visit pumps, cleans and restocks every unit between days, from $65. One-day events with the right unit count do not need one.
Plan your full setup on event porta potty rentals.
Related questions
Should I put up signs?
A simple sign at the path entrance helps guests find the restrooms, especially after dark.
Can I add air freshener?
Each unit has deodorizer in the tank. A hanging freshener is fine; avoid sprays near food.