Restroom Trailer Tips & Education

Usually our top-end portable restroom trailers are hired out for exclusive galas, private (read: very expensive) parties, and your more niche sporting events, like the PGA tournaments and the Kentucky Derby. So it’s nice that this week a lot of them are scattered around Indianapolis available for the large crowds at the Super Bowl Village. And while you might think a trip to the village would be an expensive proposition, happily it looks like that’s not the case.According to reports by a pair of local Indy news teams, WISH TV 8 and WTHR 13, organizers and local merchants are doing their best to keep costs down so the average family can enjoy themselves, without breaking the bank.They tracked the spending of a typical family of four, and found that hotel rooms close to the action can be had for under $100 for the night, and if you want to keep your car there, tack on another $17. (Which isn’t that terrible, considering at some sporting events, parking for just a few hours can be $20 or more.)Feeding that family can get tricky, but if you’re willing to skip the street vendors, who tend to be a little pricey (around $16 for a burger, fries and a soft drink at one stand), and don’t mind fast food, you can save more than a few dollars. Some savvy locals have been enjoying the festivities outside at the village, then walking down to the Circle Centre Mall and having something to eat in the food court. It’s less expensive, and they can sit down at tables and also enjoy some indoor heat.And the events at the big game aren’t out of reach either. WISH TV reports one family found a 4-pack of tickets online to the NFL Experience for just $90. If you don’t need the 4-pack, you can save $3 per ticket by buying them in person, instead of online. You will, however, have to wait in long lines. And for some attractions, those long lines can mean you could get turned away due to sellouts. That’s what’s been happening at the wildly popular zip line that lets you glide over the crowd, tethered to a cable. Want to avoid missing out? If you want to skip the long lines and get into special events, you can get an NFL-Xtra pass for $46 and get in like a VIP.Our mission has always been to make our portable restroom trailers affordable to our event planners, so they can provide affordable events for families, whether it’s a street festival, Little League game, county fair or major sporting event like the Super Bowl. It’s great to see Indy keeping the Big Game within reach of the average family.

If you’re going to be hosting a large outdoor event this summer whether it’s a wedding, family reunion, or company picnic, most will say to start your preparations now. It's true, planning ahead will ease some of your anxiety and lighten the burden because it will give you plenty of time and allow you to do a more thorough job. But keep in mind that although you’re planning ahead, sometimes the initial plans can be forced to change depending on different circumstances. Can you guess the one detail of an outdoor event that we’ve been called about at the last minute time and time again? You guessed it…it’s the bathroom arrangement! We’ve experienced an array of calls ranging from customers who realized at the last minute that there were too many guests for the amount of restrooms available, to the hosts deciding that they didn’t want so many people walking through their home, to the restrooms at the outdoor venue being too far away for the guests to get to. All of these customers had original plans that changed; in the end they decided to rent a portable restroom trailer as a solution for their dilemma. Don’t panic…not all plans change at the last minute. In fact, planning ahead does have its rewards. For example, a family that had previously rented a portable trailer for a wedding has recently requested another restroom trailer for another wedding since the guests raved about it so much. Because this family has already begun planning for the summer, they can be confident that they will have the best trailer to fit their needs, and that their guests this time around will have the same remarkable experience as the first. Planning ahead is important and highly recommended, but don’t forget to double check the details as it gets closer to the event date. As we’ve illustrated, plans can spontaneously change at the last minute, which may demand a slight alteration in the final arrangements. Most importantly...don’t forget the bathroom, that’s our advice; oh, and make a list & check it twice!

I visited a beautiful park the other day. It had a huge playground, widespread fields for a game of Frisbee or Football, an enormous skate park, and a long walking/running trail of red stones. There was even a small splash section to cool off in the summer time. It was a park that you could go and spend hours at. Unfortunately I found that the restroom facility had been blocked off due to construction. I thought, “Surely, a park as elaborate as this would have another set of restrooms”, so I walked around to see if there was another building that contained restrooms. I couldn’t find any. To my surprise, the only bathrooms available were two porta potties! I gathered up the courage to look inside and nearly gagged. They both looked (and smelled) as if they hadn’t been cleaned in months! They smelled putrid, the toilets were just about full, and one of them had toilet paper stuck everywhere while the other had no toilet paper at all. Needless to say, I did not enter. I was sorely disappointed and here’s why... That community took such care, and put so much thought and effort into the park for their residents, as well as residents of other communities; yet they failed to think of and provide an adequate facility solution during the renovation. So many times the temporary bathroom solution falls through the cracks. Realizing that regardless of whether you’re a large corporation or a community park, providing an exceptional facility for your employees or residents will show that you care about their health, safety, and overall well being, which will result in enhanced productivity or community.

2012 has come and gone. It has brought both joy and sorrow to our country. We remember those we’ve lost, and celebrate new lives, as well as new relationships that have been born. As we prepare to enter a new year, we remember the past and we focus on the future. We make goals and plan out how to achieve them. No matter where you’ve been or where you plan to go with your life, we challenge you to make this New Year one of the best yet. Spend time with those you love, take care of your health, and aspire to live life to the fullest with each new day that comes along. When 2013 comes to an end next year, strive to be able to say, “I’ve done the best I can and I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished this year.” Happy New Year...may you have a very special 2013!

No one shows us better how to be joyful and make the most out of the situation than Frosty the Snowman. In this clip, he has just come to life and is so carefree because he is so happy to be alive. The children with him in this story can also teach us a lesson...they are so concerned about his needs rather than their own, they make sacrifices to keep him safe. This holiday season let's try to be thankful for what we have, enjoy life, and try to offer help and support to those in need. Portable Restroom Trailers wishes you a very safe and joyful holiday season!

‘Tis the season for shopping!According to ShopperTrak, this week will be the highest sales volume week of the year, culminating with Saturday, aka “Super Saturday”, being among the five busiest shopping days of the season. With all these shoppers stopping every now and then to grab a drink or bite to eat, you’re sure to stumble upon a line at the restroom. And we all know that a long restroom line means a dirty and messy bathroom experience. So, here are some tips to stay clean and healthy during your holiday shopping expedition:1. Carry sanitizer in your bag. Use it every time you think of it, especially before and after entering the restroom.2. Use the toilet covers that are provided. If there aren’t any, use toilet paper to cover the seat before sitting. (If all else fails, squat!)3. Flush the toilet with your foot to avoid touching the germs on the handle.4. Use plenty of soap, lather well, and rub vigorously for about 20 seconds before rinsing, advises the Mayo Clinic.5. Use a towel to turn off the faucet, unless it turns off automatically.6. Dry your hands completely with an air dryer or paper towel. Hopefully they are automatic so that you don’t have to touch them with clean hands.7. Try not to touch the door on the way out. If you do, grab that handy little sanitizer that you put in your bag.If you’re going out to battle the masses this weekend, stay safe and we wish you the best in finding that “perfect gift”.