When you’re looking to buy portable toilets and accompanying supplies, quality is key. Many portable restroom operators will tell you that one of the most important factors to consider — if not the most important — is durability. You’ll want to purchase portable restrooms that can withstand high foot traffic and frequent use.
You’ll get a higher return on your investment if you buy high-quality products from a proven, respected porta potty manufacturer like PolyJohn. Plus, customers will appreciate you keeping them in mind and delivering top-notch products and service. Simply put, the portable sanitation products you provide impact customers’ perception of your brand.
What Kind of Portable Toilets are For Sale?
Portable toilet manufacturers offer some or all of the following four kinds of portable restroom options.
Standard Portable Restrooms
The standard portable restroom is the base model that provides the essentials without a bunch of high-end extras. Many in the business use these units as construction portable toilets or industrial toilets because they’re tough and hold up over extended periods of use.
Standard portable restrooms have a static waste tank and toilet paper dispenser. In some cases, they may include a mirror, hand sanitizer or coat hook. Durability is essential. Construction portable toilets need to be able to hold up when you’re frequently loading and unloading them. They also need to be ventilated well and be manufactured by a porta potty manufacturer that uses industry-leading materials that allow the units to withstand harsh weather and cleaning chemicals.
Luxury Portable Restrooms
The luxury portable restroom, also known as an event toilet or VIP toilet, is a step up from the standard portable restroom. It includes higher-end features such as a hand washing sink, hands-free flushing tank, solar lighting, etc. This is the type of unit PROs offer to customers for use at large events like community festivals, county fairs or weddings.
Handicap-Accessible Portable Restrooms
The handicap-accessible portable restroom meets federal requirements for users who are wheelchair-bound. This type of unit is larger than a standard portable restroom and includes extra interior space as well as handrails to make it easy for a person in a wheelchair to easily enter and maneuver in the unit. Handicap-accessible portable restrooms may also include amenities like a baby-changing station and a hand sanitizer dispenser to enhance the user experience.
Restroom Trailers
In some cases, customers want more than a typical portable restroom. For these special events or high-end construction projects, the solution is a restroom trailer. Restroom trailers come in a variety of configurations and include multiple toilet stalls, urinals, shower stalls and more.
Heating and air conditioning usually come standard, and many variations include luxurious fixtures, flooring and décor. The goal is to make users feel like they’re at home.
What are the Essential Portable Restroom Supplies?
The industry has a variety of portable restroom supplies and chemicals for sale. Some are essential, and others are add-ons to improve the customer experience. Toilet paper is the most obvious and essential supply. Here are some of the others:
Deodorizing Chemical (Blue)
The most commonly used chemical in the industry is deodorizer, also known as “blue.” Its function is to keep odors under control and also to break down waste and paper. The chemical can come with or without formaldehyde, but be aware that some waste disposal sites don’t accept formaldehyde chemicals.
Blue is added to clean waste tanks with 5 gallons of clean water. Blue comes in three different forms: liquid, packs or tabs/pucks.
Graffiti Remover
Vandalism is frequent enough in the portable restroom industry that most PROs keep some kind of graffiti remover on hand. It comes in an aerosol can or liquid and removes paint, pen and marker.
Fragrance
To no one’s surprise, bad smell is the top complaint customers have about portable toilets. To combat smells, you can utilize a fragrance that comes in the form of a wall spray or disc. Other options include urinal cakes or screens.
For more information on PolyJohn portable toilets and supplies, contact us.