How Are Porta Potties Cleaned?

One of the biggest questions we hear when people rent portable toilets is how they are cleaned. This is an important question to answer, because a dirty porta potty can be a breeding ground for germs and pathogens. Luckily, cleaning and maintenance are often a part of porta potty services that can be done by dedicated sanitation workers.

Empty The Tank

One of the best ways to keep a portable toilet clean is to make sure it’s properly maintained. This includes a regular maintenance schedule and keeping it well-stocked with supplies like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, soap and paper towels. If you’ve ever used a portable restroom, you may have noticed that they usually have a blue liquid in the holding tank. That’s a special antibacterial liquid that keeps the restrooms fresh and reduces odors. When it’s time to empty the tank, sanitation workers connect a vacuum hose directly to the unit’s waste tank and begin pumping it out. The waste then goes into a sewage truck tank that’s tasked with transporting it to a sewage treatment plant.

Sanitize The Restrooms

Once the tank is emptied, the sanitation crew then sprays the porta potty’s interior surfaces with a water-based solution that contains dye and an enzyme to clear bacteria and eliminate odors. Additionally, they will be tasked with cleaning procedures such as scrubbing the walls, floors and toilet seats. Their services also includes sanitizing the touch points, such as the door and seat. This is important because it is a surefire method of eliminating a lot of germs and bacteria.

Charge the Units

After a porta potty’s waste tank is emptied and cleaned, sanitation workers add several gallons of a blue chemical that acts as both a disinfectant and odor neutralizer. The amount of chemical used will depend on weather conditions. For example, technicians will substantially increase the ratio of water to chemicals during hot weather and at times when a porta potty is expected to receive high traffic, such as an outdoor fair or concert. This additive is also used to measure usage, and if it begins to turn green, it’s time for a service call.

Royal Flush Bathrooms

With a goal to make portable restrooms and showers more attractive than they once were, we have become the leader in the industry. Today, event guests can enjoy a variety of our mobile restrooms at private parties, weddings, overnight festivals, sporting events and emergency situations across the country. So, if you’re in need of some quality porta potty services for an upcoming event, consider contacting our professional porta potty rental team here at Royal Flush Bathrooms!