| Servicing Portable Restrooms On Construction Sites |
How much water to start, liquid deodorant cleaner or packets,
chemical dispensing, what about added fragrance ?
chemical dispensing, what about added fragrance ?
With differing procedures when it comes to servicing the construction
market, most portable restroom contractors agree, the amount of water
used in the original charge must be sufficient to cover the solids. The
smallest charge of water came in at three gallons, while a few hovered
near the eight gallon range stating that the use of extra water and
deodorant cleaner produced a better product for their customers,
meaning better odor control. Considering the spectrum of highs and lows
the average amount of water came in at 4.76 gallons. These numbers
were gathered from an informal industry polling of portable restroom
contractors, conducted by the Journal.
The use of liquid deodorant cleaners remain the industry favorite, sited as
being cost effective by 88% of respondents.
market, most portable restroom contractors agree, the amount of water
used in the original charge must be sufficient to cover the solids. The
smallest charge of water came in at three gallons, while a few hovered
near the eight gallon range stating that the use of extra water and
deodorant cleaner produced a better product for their customers,
meaning better odor control. Considering the spectrum of highs and lows
the average amount of water came in at 4.76 gallons. These numbers
were gathered from an informal industry polling of portable restroom
contractors, conducted by the Journal.
The use of liquid deodorant cleaners remain the industry favorite, sited as
being cost effective by 88% of respondents.
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Use of products that allow a service technician to toss a packet or tablet into the tank have gained general
acceptance in the market but are only used by 12% of the industry. Those electing to use this method, noted the
advantage of inventory control and avoidance of messes associated with blue dyes.
While the process of pre-mixing water and deodorant cleaners have been utilized for years as a means of controlling
costs as well as maintaining consistency in the field, 24% claim pre-mixing as their preferred method. With the
increased need for clean water for handwashing facilities, many operators seem to be moving in the direction of
pre-mixing, implementing three compartment tanks on service vehicles.
Urinal blocks as a means of controlling odor seem to have made a sharp decline, giving way to the growing
popularity of fragrance sprays and disks. Polling results indicate, that on construction type rentals, 84% of the
operators utilize an enhanced fragrance as a standard part of their service.
acceptance in the market but are only used by 12% of the industry. Those electing to use this method, noted the
advantage of inventory control and avoidance of messes associated with blue dyes.
While the process of pre-mixing water and deodorant cleaners have been utilized for years as a means of controlling
costs as well as maintaining consistency in the field, 24% claim pre-mixing as their preferred method. With the
increased need for clean water for handwashing facilities, many operators seem to be moving in the direction of
pre-mixing, implementing three compartment tanks on service vehicles.
Urinal blocks as a means of controlling odor seem to have made a sharp decline, giving way to the growing
popularity of fragrance sprays and disks. Polling results indicate, that on construction type rentals, 84% of the
operators utilize an enhanced fragrance as a standard part of their service.
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