Think cleaning a porta potty is like cleaning your home bathroom? Think again! Portable toilets are standalone units, meaning each one collects and stores waste independently. Unlike your home toilet, which flushes waste away through plumbing, portable toilets are self-contained units that store waste until they’re cleaned. This means each one requires individual pumping and servicing. Here’s an inside look at the thorough process we follow to ensure every portable toilet meets the highest standards of cleanliness.
Pumping
A large hose with high-powered suction and a specialized nozzle removes the waste in the holding tank and puts it into a sewage truck tank. From there, it is brought to a sewage treatment plant, where it is broken down (typically with microbes) and processed. Now, with an empty tank, the associated smells of a dirty portable restroom are typically eliminated, and the porta-potty is ready for the next step.
Filling
Once the tank is empty, water and a blue chemical solution are added to minimize odors, prevent bacteria growth, and effectively remove waste. This liquid keeps porta potties fresh and clean more than the traditional outhouse. The liquid is essential to ensure a portable toilet stays clean, but it shouldn’t come into contact with human skin. So, remember, if you drop something inside, it’s always best to leave it there instead of risking your safety.
Deep cleaning
Next, our Kerkstra team gets their hands dirty. They scrub the floor, walls, and other surfaces using cleaning solutions. We pay special attention to the urinal and toilet seat areas and high-touch points like door handles.
After they’re scrubbed down and sanitized, water is sprayed or dumped inside to rinse off the cleaner. Then, the units are left to dry and restocked. Depending on the unit, our Kerkstra team will restock it with toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and other necessities. With a thorough clean and fresh restock, the unit is ready for its next event.
At Kerkstra, we pride ourselves on providing clean and reliable portable restrooms for every event. Our Kerkstra team works hard to keep our potties fresh and clean for your guests at arrival and throughout your event. We provide portable restroom service across Michigan and luxury restroom trailers for all of the states surrounding the Great Lakes. Take a look at our mobile restroom trailers and request a quote today!