Everyone is always wary of getting sick; hand sanitizer and constantly washing ones hands takes up a good portion of our days. Some folks are more “germaphobic” than others, but are the typical places we’re cautious of germs really as infected as we once assumed? WebMd put together a survey of the places most adults consider germy. The most common answers were porta potties and public restrooms (door handles and toilet seats). When compared to the actual studies on bacteria found on various surfaces the results were quite different. In fact, porta potty and public restroom germs are found in much...
2012 has been a year of some powerful and disruptive natural disasters. Whether it’s a storm, flood, fire, or other, lesser issue like having frozen pipes – sometimes nature forces you from your home. A porta potty can be critical in maintaining proper hygiene through hard times. Gotügo provides emergency portable bathroom rentals quickly, and without breaking the bank. There have been multiple instances in the Baltimore-DC area where gotügo has quickly come to the rescue with their individual standard porta potty units, restroom trailers, and even portable sinks. If you prefer, there are also options of purchasing portable restrooms and storing...
Did you know there are more options in renting portable restrooms than just using typical porta potties? Many people don’t realize that there are a number of sanitary options out there for individuals in the Maryland, D.C., and Northeast Virginia area. Gotügo offers porta potty rentals from Caroline and Talbot County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Loudon and Prince William County...
With the temperatures dropping and holiday songs playing in the malls, everything great about winter starts coming to mind; from the first snowfall to the smell of freshly baked cookies to the warmth of a fireplace. The holiday season is a time of cheer and family, along with numerous winter events. Everyone has a favorite special event to go to during the holidays. This year, if you are planning on creating your own special event for the winter season, why not consider some of these ideas: Have a bonfire and invite all your friends and family to join in the fun...
Among the thousands of tasks that need to be checked off in preparation for a wedding, one thing you don’t want getting overlooked at an outside venue is the bathroom! Especially in temperate areas like our beloved Maryland/DC/Virginia region, outdoor weddings have become all the rage. No matter if you’re planning a rustic spring wedding in an old farmhouse, or an outdoor winter ceremony surrounded by holiday twinkle lights, one thing is unavoidable: your guests will need access to clean lavatories. When most people think about portable restrooms, they might think of the typical grungy Porta Potty stations found at tailgates,...
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Much of the East Coast has already started to feel the effects of hurricane Sandy but for those of you that are still bracing (or haven’t planned ahead) here are a few tips to help get you prepared. Know where your shelter options are; knowing ahead of time exactly where they are on a map and planning alternative routes to get there (in case roads are blocked) will help expedite your emergency plan. Stock up on foods that require no electricity to cook, such as crackers, fruits, healthy snacks (granola bars, trail mix) and comfort foods to get you through snack times,...
With the arrival of many people’s favorite season comes a multitude of fall festivals. If you’re planning to hold an event of any size, don’t forget to account for your attendees’ basic sanitation needs with a portable restroom. A single standard porta potty unit will typically accommodate 75-100 people for a four-hour time period. For a festival, it is strongly encouraged...
Getting messy and dirty on the job site comes with the territory. But maintaining clean and sanitary conditions is an important factor when it comes to keeping everyone healthy. As we head into the start of winter it becomes more and more important to keep your workers as healthy as possible. The easiest and most cost effective place to start is by providing accessible hand washing stations. Portable hygiene for construction sites include rentable portable sinks and hand sanitizer stations that you can have delivered right to your jobsite. The portable hand-washing sink comes equipped with two 30 oz. soap dispensers...
