What is a deluxe porta potty, and is it worth the cost?
A deluxe portable toilet is a flushing unit with a sink, a mirror and a larger interior. It costs more than a standard unit because it has more…
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Questions tagged “Odor”
101 questions across all categories.
101 questions
Why does our porta potty smell like ammonia after a hot day?
We have a standard portable toilet for our seasonal ranch hands and guests. It's been sitting on dry, level ground for about three weeks, and the…
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Deb K. replied
What's the one piece of advice you'd give a new porta potty driver?
I start my first route driving a vacuum truck next Monday. The training covered the pump, the hoses and the paperwork, but I know there's a lot they…
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Sam O. replied
Saturday backyard rental: does the porta potty stay until Monday pickup? ✓ Solved
A Friday delivery and Monday pickup is the standard weekend rental model for a standard unit for a one-day event. Rental companies typically do not…
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Ray M. replied
Why does our unit smell like sulfur after a heavy rain?
We've got a standard unit on a residential addition site. It's been there about three weeks with weekly service, and the crew of eight uses it. The…
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Tyler R. replied
Can I add my own deodorizer or a bag of ice to the tank to keep it fresh?
We're hosting a backyard party this weekend, about 50 people over six hours, with a keg and some snacks. I rented a single standard portable toilet…
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Hector V. replied
Why does our porta potty smell like rotten eggs after a rain?
We have a single standard portable toilet for our seasonal ranch hands, serviced weekly. It sits on gravel about 50 yards from the main cabin, and…
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Ray M. replied
Flushing porta potty vs deluxe unit for a backyard wedding.
We're planning a backyard wedding for about 60 people, with a catered dinner and drinks. The ceremony and reception will run from afternoon into the…
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Dave P. replied
What's the real benefit of a flushing unit over a deluxe?
I'm planning a corporate gathering for about 150 people, lasting five hours outdoors on a grassy field with catering. The rental company is giving me…
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Deluxe porta potty vs. standard unit for a 3-day family reunion.
We're hosting a three-day family reunion at a local park with about 80 people, including kids and older relatives. There will be food and some…
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Why does our unit smell like sulfur after a rainstorm?
We have a standard portable toilet on a residential addition in Chicago. It's been there for about six weeks, used by a crew of 10 guys. The unit…
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Tyler R. replied
Weekly service isn't cutting it. Should we bump to twice a week? ✓ Solved
Twice-a-week service visits on one standard unit is what I ask for once a framing crew hits the mid-teens in summer heat. Weekly service holds up…
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Brad L. replied
What's the proper etiquette for using a shared jobsite porta potty?
I'm new to a framing crew of 30 guys on a six-month build. We have two standard units on site. The service truck can pull right up to them on the…
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Can I clean the porta potty myself between weekly services?
We are halfway through a six-week bathroom remodel. The rental company drops a standard portable toilet on our driveway every Friday afternoon and…
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Ray M. replied
Does putting a porta potty in the shade really make a difference to the smell?
I have a standard portable toilet on my residential job site for a crew of six over a 12-week build. The unit sits in full sun on the driveway, which…
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Kim S. replied
What's the difference between a flushing porta potty and a deluxe unit?
I'm planning a garden wedding for 150 guests, with a five-hour reception that includes a full dinner and open bar. The venue is a private estate with…
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Jules T. replied
Hot-weather routes: what changes about servicing porta potties above 95 degrees?
When the forecast says 95 or above, my whole day changes. The blue deodorizer in a standard unit breaks down faster, and a full holding tank starts…
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Hector V. replied
Formaldehyde vs formaldehyde-free porta potty deodorizer: what is the real difference?
Our venue coordinator asked my team to specify formaldehyde-free deodorizer for the standard portable toilets we're renting for a weekend festival.…
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Deb K. replied
What's the point of a deluxe porta potty over a standard one?
I'm planning a three-day outdoor festival with around 500 guests per day. The site is a grassy field with easy truck access. I'm looking at units and…
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Ray M. replied
Why does the blue liquid disappear so fast in hot weather?
Our standard portable toilet is serviced every Tuesday by a reliable rental company. The unit is on a residential construction site with a crew of…
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Hector V. replied
How far do porta potties need to be from food vendors at an event?
I'm organizing a weekend food festival in a city park and got two different answers on porta potty placement from rental companies. One says the…
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Marcus B. replied
Why does our porta potty smell worse after the service visit?
We have a standard portable toilet on our jobsite for 15 guys. The rental company comes every Tuesday. This week, right after the service visit, the…
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Kim S. replied
Does shade actually cut porta potty smell on a summer job site? ✓ Solved
Yes, shade reduces porta potty odor on a hot job site by lowering the temperature inside the unit. Heat accelerates the breakdown of waste and the…
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Hector V. replied
Neighbors are complaining about the porta potty on my driveway. What can I do?
We are six weeks into a bathroom remodel and have a standard portable toilet on our driveway. The driveway is gravel, the unit sits about 10 feet…
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Marcus B. replied
Weekly porta potty service is not keeping up. When should we go twice a week? ✓ Solved
Weekly service is the baseline for a crew of 18, but you should switch to twice-weekly service immediately. The heat is driving the problem. A…
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Ray M. replied