With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start brainstorming decorations for all the season brings. With holiday parties, work functions, charity events, and more, there is a lot to cover on the social calendar. If you are one of the lucky few in charge of these events, you know that decorations are a massive part of these gatherings. You want to make sure that every square inch of your space is full of holiday cheer… but have you ever thought about decorating the restroom? If you haven’t, get your tinsel out and your holiday spirit in full swing. Here are some of our best decor ideas for making your restroom trailer a holiday heaven. Why Should I Decorate My Trailer? Remember how exciting decorating for the holidays was as a kid? As silly as it may sound, decorating the restroom for the holidays feels a bit like that. Is it necessary? Not particularly. Will your guests think it’s fun? Almost certainly. Plus, if you are working at a charity event or gala, you have spent lots of time and money ensuring that the whole venue is filled to the brim with holiday decorations. Why wouldn’t you want the restrooms to match the theme that you worked so hard to curate? Winter Wonderland If your theme has turned your venue into a winter wonderland, why not make the bathrooms so? A winter wonderland theme can certainly translate to your mobile restroom trailer rental. Try keeping your color scheme to whites and silvers, and use soft white twinkling lights. You can hang silver tinsel on the edges of doorways and mirrors in the trailer using damage-free removable hooks and wrap lights around the tinsel for a peaceful ambient glow. A bit of white cotton fluff on the countertops or stuck on the edges of the mirror with poster tack can also give a snowy effect. A wreath on the trailer's front door can be a fun way to make it look a bit more homely as well. Are you wondering what luxury trailer rentals would fit the theme? Some restroom trailers from our luxury series are equipped with white stone countertops, silver fittings, and, most importantly, a cozy fireplace-effect heater. With this rental, you can achieve the cozy cabin vibes of a winter wonderland from the trailer itself and enhance the feel with some of the decoration ideas above. Santa's Workshop If you love to lean into the red and green holiday decorations of decades past, this theme is right up your alley. Try putting some cardboard boxes wrapped like presents on the counters or the floor (ideally in a corner so that none of your guests trip), and hang some colorful Christmas lights on the outside of the trailer or even two small evergreen trees on either side of the door for some ambiance on the exterior of the trailer. You can find reusable window decals that cling to surfaces using static electricity that are holiday-themed to stick to the mirrors or walls without causing any damage to the trailer. If you love a DIY project, you can make peppermint candy decorations with paper plates to hang on the walls of your trailer using poster tack or damage-free tape. Additionally, taking a bit of time to wrap the stall doors in festive wrapping paper can be a fun way to add a splash of color to your restroom trailer rental. Snowy Soiree If the event you host calls for a bit more refined elegance and class, look no further than this theme. You can add a bit of holiday class to your luxury bathroom trailer by decorating with faux candles on the countertops, and golden baubles or fairy lights can create an alluring ambiance that fits the theme. Additionally, taking wide gold or black ribbon and making the doors appear to be gift-wrapped adds a subtle but classy bit of holiday decorations to an elegant event. Some mobile bathroom trailers are equipped with speakers and Bluetooth. These can be great options for keeping the music consistent throughout the event and bringing some holiday tunes into the restroom. Trailers in the Winter You may think that decorating your trailer is a waste of time because why would you rent an outdoor restroom alternative in the winter? Well, many of the restroom trailers available to rent are equipped for all seasons and almost all weather conditions. Options include air conditioning and heating units that ensure your guests aren’t freezing while using the restroom, unlike those unsightly plastic boxes some events use. Are you worried about keeping your trailer in tip-top shape during the chilly winter months? Check out our guide on managing trailers no matter the weather for the tips and tricks you need.

When disaster strikes, it’s important for communities to come together and help each other. In times of disaster and destruction, the simplest amenities become the most desired. In many of these instances, facilities such as restrooms, showers, and laundry become significant needs of a community. When these facilities are scarce, portable restroom trailers and other facilities come to the rescue. Below, you will find how these units are answering the call and meeting the needs of thousands in trying times. Why Trailers Are Important In disaster situations, thousands of people can be displaced. Individuals impacted by fires, floods, tornados, or other environmental disasters need places to use the restroom, get clean, and even do their laundry. This goes for the emergency response teams as well. Thankfully, there are portable trailers that fit the bill for all of these tasks and more. Hygiene and Health In areas where many people are without homes and exposed to the elements, disease can spread quickly without proper sanitation. Access to restrooms with proper hand-washing stations and showers is critical to keeping those who are displaced safe and healthy. Additionally, emergencies that cause displacement from homes create limited access to clean clothes. Portable laundry trailers allow disaster victims and first responders to have clean clothes. Staying in dirty clothes for long periods can become a health concern, especially when exposed to hazardous materials. In instances such as fire or building collapse, victims and emergency workers may be exposed to health hazards that can cause long-term effects. In these situations, a mobile decontamination trailer can provide the necessary services to protect the safety of those in crisis and the environment around them. Mental Health A fresh shirt, pants, and socks aren’t typically something you think too hard about, but they can make all the difference when you no longer have access to them. A nice warm shower is the same. When you are unable to have the basic necessities you used to, it can be a reminder of what you have lost. Having a semblance of normality can be a game-changer for disaster victims. When everything around them seems like it is falling apart, a shower and some clean clothes can vastly improve their mental well-being. Everyone needs the feeling of dignity and cleanliness, and mobile bathroom trailers help provide that. Where Can I Bring Mobile Trailers? One of the most helpful aspects of portable bathroom trailers is that they can go almost anywhere. With a connection to a generator and a tank filled with fresh water, a trailer can provide services to help those in need, wherever they are. Disruptions to Water Supply In areas where the water supply has been cut off or is otherwise unavailable, mobile shower trailers, as well as bathroom and laundry units, can provide easy access to clean water. Water is crucial to survival, and when the source of clean, fresh water is no longer available to the community, portable units can fulfill an essential need. Natural Disasters During natural disasters, there will likely be reduced access to essential facilities. You can bring mobile facilities to these impacted areas to provide necessary toilets, showers, and laundry units. They can be hooked up to a generator and placed in a central location for a community to use. Why Not Porta Potties? Traditional restroom alternatives, such as porta potties, do not offer the same services that portable trailers do. They are typically cheap but offer no support in harsh weather conditions. Additionally, they don’t provide any support for the mental health and dignity of victims. These plastic boxes do provide a place to use the restroom, but they are one step away from using the woods. The nature of the portable restroom trailers is that they are often closer in look and feel to a restroom at home, so they feel more familiar, easing everyone’s discomfort. Additionally, there are proper handwashing stations, showers, and laundry. Plastic toilet alternatives can only fulfill one role, while many trailers can fulfill multiple. Many combination trailers feature both toilets and showers and offer a great deal of privacy to those using the units. Toilet trailers also offer the option of ADA trailers. These trailers meet the accessibility requirements in the year that they were manufactured. This means that everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can use these trailers when it matters most. Why Choose Portable Restroom Trailers? Portable Restroom Trailers has the largest in-stock inventory of restroom trailers in the country, meaning that there will almost always be a selection for you to choose from. Additionally, since you never know when disaster may strike, we offer expedited shipping so that you can reach those who need it most as quickly as possible. Portable Restroom Trailers is a trusted partner of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a branch of Homeland Security. If you work in emergency response, check out our dedicated disaster relief page, where you can find specialty information and help renting or purchasing mobile units for your response team.

Adding new trailers to your fleet is a large investment, and you always want to make sure that you get your money's worth when it comes to big purchases. With capital investments such as buying a mobile restroom trailer, you want to know how much use you should get out of your purchase or how long it will last. Here’s a handy guide to help you better understand your investment and how to make it go the distance. What to Expect From Your Trailer While there is no surefire way to know exactly how long a restroom trailer for sale will last, certain considerations will help you ballpark its lifespan. When bought new and treated well, a well-maintained trailer can last a few decades. However, poor maintenance, especially when combined with heavy use, can quickly begin to chip away at its longevity. Because of this, be wary of certain used trailers for sale. They can often come with a shorter lifespan. Look for used portable restrooms for sale that come with certifications, like a 20-point inspection, to confirm you’re getting maximum lifetime for your not-quite-new purchase. How you treat your trailer is an excellent indicator of how long it will last. For example, if you have a smaller trailer catered to serve shorter guest lists but use it for handling more people, it will likely adversely affect its lifespan. Using your trailer within the manufacturer’s guidelines can help make its ideal longevity more attainable. With mobile restroom trailer ownership comes the expectation of certain damages to your trailer. Cleaning issues like dust, dirt, and muck are all anticipated but helpful to get ahead of. Hopefully, you won’t encounter any bathroom wall graffiti with your clientele (unless that’s the look you’re going for), but these cosmetic damages won’t diminish the functional life of your trailer. Since most trailers are outside when used, weather-related damages are sometimes unavoidable. For example, you might want to expect some bumps and dents from falling branches if your trailers are out in storms. Make sure that the damage is just cosmetic in nature before it turns into a more significant problem. A trailer that is well taken care of can last for many years and give you the most value from your investment. The critical aspect of this, though, is good maintenance. Quick Fixes and Regular Maintenance Regular maintenance ensures that your investment lasts as long as possible. You can use your trailer for many years with consistent upkeep and timely repairs and servicing. This maintenance, when kept up with, can take a little bit of time but can hugely impact the lifespan of your trailer. Standard maintenance involves much of the nitty-gritty work that no one wants to do but has to be done, nonetheless. Cleaning toilets, countertops, sinks, mirrors, and floors all help keep your trailer in working order. While a dirty trailer may not affect the use of your trailer now, it can deter patrons from using one of your facilities. This could lead to overuse on another unit and cause larger maintenance issues if left unaddressed. Without proper cleaning on a regular basis, issues like mold and dampness can pop up, leading to health hazards and more expensive cleaning bills. Beyond sanitary cleaning, practical maintenance is also essential in keeping your trailer in working order. Checking light bulbs, power outlets, cables, and other electrical components allows you to find and address small issues that can prevent your trailer from being used. Addressing quick fixes right away also helps you find larger issues faster. Say you have a light that goes out. If you choose not to change it, you may not realize that the bulb didn’t go out but instead, there was an issue with the wiring. By addressing minor issues quickly, you can identify significant problems and resolve them faster. Regular trailer maintenance includes changing tires, repairing defective hinges, and other toolbox jobs. These jobs keep your trailer up and running the best it can, and can give a little boost in your trailer's lifespan. If you are looking for a more comprehensive checklist of what you should address with regular maintenance, look at our trailer maintenance checklist, where all the odd jobs, supplies, and timelines are in one place. Long-Term Maintenance Like us, it is important to get regular checkups to fix any bumps or bruises as your trailer ages. While regular maintenance–like tire checks or changing light bulbs–is vital to keeping your trailer in tip-top shape, don’t leave possibly more expensive fixes for later either. Even though restroom trailers are made to withstand the elements, sometimes extreme weather doesn’t get the memo. If you live in harsher climates, that can shorten the lifespan of your trailer. Look into winterization packages to protect your trailer from freezing in the upcoming colder months. Additionally, with age comes wisdom and some wear and tear that needs addressing. When structural damages such as dented walls or leaky roofs appear, you should address them quickly. Promptly repairing structural issues ensures they don’t worsen and affect other parts of your trailer. The quicker you address big fixes, the longer your trailer will last. When problems spread or are left alone without being addressed, they can cause more extensive problems that may not be salvageable or too expensive to justify the cost. If you want your trailer to live up to its full potential and lifespan, keep up with regular maintenance and any non-cosmetic fixes. Video Infographic When purchasing a mobile restroom trailer, you want to know its expected usage and lifespan. This infographic provides a useful guide to help you understand your investment and maximize its longevity.