The Benefits of Porta-Potties vs. Luxury Restroom Trailers
The Ultimate Potty Showdown When new customers contact us, some of the most common questions we receive are: “Which is better for my event – a luxury restroom trailer or porta-potties?” “What makes luxury restroom trailers so special?” “Are luxury restrooms worth the extra cost?” This blog breaks down the benefits of porta-potties and luxury […]
Porta-Potty Planning – The Ultimate Guide
Summer event planning starts now! At Kerkstra, we know portable toilets, and our team of specialists is ready to help you start planning your next big event! Are wedding bells ringing this summer? Are you hosting at an outdoor venue? Need to start booking portable restroom options for upcoming sporting tournaments? You’ve come to the […]
The History of Modern Porta-Potties
Finding a porta-potty today is easy – they are at almost any field, event, or outdoor worksite. But did you know that the first modern porta-potty was not invented until the 1940s? While most people relied on outhouses well into the 20th century, transportable bathroom options did not exist until wartime production necessitated their invention. […]
Why are Porta-Potties Important for Communities?
As a portable toilet supplier, we don’t always get a whole lot of respect. The porta-potty business has a reputation for being smelly, dirty, and not the most desirable. But without our services, public areas would be a lot less sanitary. In this guide, we answer the question, “Why are porta-potties important for communities?” and address […]
Porta Potties for Outdoor Events – Are They Essential?
Open air events call for portable toilets anyways, but their popularity has surged during COVID. Why are porta potties for outdoor events up in popularity these days? Cleanliness Porta potties for outdoor events are potentially the cleanest choice in event restrooms these days. Wait, porta johns are the cleaner option? Say what?! Many event planners […]
Porta Potties and Restroom Trailers – The Showdown
Some of the most common questions we get are: “Which is better for my event – a restroom trailer or porta potties?” “What makes luxury restroom trailers so special?” “Are luxury restrooms worth the extra cost?” So, it’s time for the ultimate showdown between porta potties and restroom trailers! We’ll look at what makes each […]
Take a Virtual Tour of a Porta Potty
Unlike wedding venues or apartments, portable toilets aren’t usually something that people want to tour. Get the nitty gritty on porta potties from the comfort of your home by visiting our portable toilets video online to learn more. Here’s what you’ll learn from our quick video: Components Standard porta potty units contain the basics needed […]
An Introduction to Porta Potty Options
Need a portable restroom? You’ve come to the right place! This introduction will help you discern the differences between various porta potty options to help you find the right unit(s) for your event. These are the options you have when renting portable toilets: Standard Units A standard porta potty (aka “porta john” or “port a […]
The Ultimate Porta Potty FAQ
You asked, and we’re answering! Here are some questions we’ve gotten asked recently: Are they clean? Obviously, this will depend on the provider. Some are less conscientious when it comes to cleaning units between events, but most providers are great at sanitizing units before they’re delivered so that they arrive in pristine condition. Additionally, some […]
Porta Potties – Perception vs Reality
After being in the portable restroom business for as long as we have, we’ve heard all the misconceptions about porta potties imaginable. These are some of the most common perceptions we face… as well as the realities around them. Cleanliness The biggest myth regarding portable toilets is that they’re dirty and smelly. This perception usually […]