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Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Portable Toilets

Portable toilets can be fantastic additions to many places, providing much-needed facilities for staff and guests. Before choosing a portable toilet for your needs, it’s natural to have questions about them. In this article, you can discover the answers to some common questions about portable toilets, including everything you need to know about portable toilet hire in Manchester.


Where can you use portable toilets?


One of the main advantages of portable toilets is that they’re incredibly versatile. Portable toilets can be used in a variety of locations, from rural to urban spaces.

 

The situations where portable toilets can be used include:


●      Outdoor events

●      Construction sites

●      Public spaces

●      Disaster relief

●      Camping areas

●      Film production sites


Do portable toilets come with hand-washing facilities?


After using toilet facilities, it’s essential to wash or sanitise your hands to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses. Luckily, portable toilets come with hand-washing facilities, different depending on the type of toilet. Singular toilets generally come with a small handwashing station, equipped with soap, or a hand sanitiser dispenser attached to the wall. Welfare cabin toilet blocks, on the other hand, will usually offer a set of handwashing sinks, perfect for multiple guests to use at once.


When should my portable toilets be serviced?


As a general rule of thumb, it’s wise to have your toilets serviced at least once a week. As portable toilets will typically be used by a wide range of people in a short period, it’s essential to keep your portable toilets hygienic and clean.

 

Portable toilet servicing can include:

●      Resupplying water and soap for handwashing

●      Resupplying chemicals

●      Replenishing toilet roll

●      Emptying the waste tank

●      Surface sanitation


How many portable toilets do I need?


If you’re considering portable toilets, it’s key to ensure that you have enough of them available for your needs. Generally, it’s a good idea to have one portable toilet per 60 people, however, it will depend on the length of time your portable toilet will be used. It should also depend on the type of event or worksite you’re working on. Often, the best thing to do is to seek advice from your portable toilet provider first, as they will provide sensible and realistic recommendations.


Our Services in Manchester and Beyond


Interested in renting a portable toilet in or around Manchester? At Manchester Cabins, we offer a variety of temporary facilities, including welfare cabins, toilet blocks and service toilets. We also offer regular servicing for portable bathrooms, ensuring your toilets are kept clean and hygienic for those using them.

 

Please visit our website to learn more about us and our services at Manchester Cabins. Here, you can find out the areas we cover, from portable toilet hire in Wigan to service toilets in Manchester. You can also contact us directly for further information or to arrange a quote today.

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