Categories for porta potty

A History of Modern Portable Toilets

January 2, 2021

Looking back at its origins, it’s hard to imagine anyone ever using the original porta potty units fashioned in the 1940s. Over time, though, these bathroom systems evolved to make them easier to transport and improve their overall sanitary conditions. While they might seem similar, an original porta potty is entirely different from the modern porta potties in Chattanooga, TN that we rent out to families and businesses throughout the community. The wartime demand for portable toilets As countries around the globe engaged in battle, military bases sprung up all over Europe and Asia during World War II. These new,... View Article

Why Is It Called a “John”?

December 19, 2020

There’s an endless list of nicknames for a toilet: head, loo, WC, lavatory, privy, latrine—that’s just a small sample of the many names for a toilet we’ve heard during our decades of service as a porta potty rental business. Often, people in Chattanooga, TN bring their toilet-related questions to us, such as, “Why is it called a ‘john’?” Who was John? Meet Sir John Harrington, one of Queen Elizabeth I’s 102 godchildren and known as The Saucy Godson for penning risqué poetry. Looking back through centuries of toilet and porta potty history in Chattanooga, TN and around the world, any... View Article

ADA Compliance and Regulations for Portable Restrooms

November 18, 2020

Do you know the difference between regular porta potties, handicap accessible and ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible portable restrooms in Chattanooga, TN? (Did you even realize there’s a difference between the latter two?) If not, you’re not alone—most customers don’t know what distinguishes them from each other, particularly if they aren’t familiar with the challenges mobility issues can present. However, depending on your event or organization type, you may need to use one or both kinds of accessible porta potties. Here’s what you need to know when you’re interested in renting portable toilets. Handicap and wheelchair accessible portable restrooms in Chattanooga, TN... View Article

5 Porta Potty Facts Your Construction Site Should Know

November 8, 2020

Porta potties and construction sites tend to go hand-in-hand. Whether the job is large or small, indoors or out, if you’re going to have several workers roaming the job site, you’re going to need some porta potties. If you haven’t considered porta potty construction site use in Chattanooga, TN, then it’s time to understand what you could be missing out on. Improve productivity Whether you’re running a massive construction build or you’re just adding a new room to someone’s home, every contractor ultimately worries about improving productivity as much as possible. After all, the longer the job takes, the more... View Article

The Mysterious Blue in Your Porta Potty

October 24, 2020

There are several reasons you might find yourself using a porta potty. Perhaps you’re camping for a weekend, and you just couldn’t stand the thought of using the woods to relieve yourself. Maybe you’re on a construction site, and there isn’t a bathroom nearby. Whatever the reason, when you do find yourself using a portable toilet, you’ll be grateful for the blue porta potty liquid that’s swirling in the bottom of the tank. What’s the blue liquid for? Let’s be honest—people absolutely need a place to go, which makes porta potties a fantastic option. However, once that porta potty has... View Article

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