Cleanliness is next to godliness, as the old saying goes. While we can't promise that you'll be gifted god-like powers anytime soon, it does say something about the unique quality of being clean that we all like. No matter where you are: a construction site, music festival, church gathering, or outdoor bbq, having a portable hand washing station can make all the difference in helping people feel clean and relaxed.

A good rule of thumb is that if port-a-potty rentals are around, then you probably want hand washing stations. While you can technically do without them, you invite the risk of disease, unhappy patrons, and an environment in which your event has failed to provide "the basic necessities" for people to be comfortable. While hand washing stations might feel like a luxury, they are anything but.

Stop the Spread of Disease

Even when there's not a global pandemic afoot, disease and germs are still around. Coughing, sneezing, or simply touching the surfaces of our car or phone can be a good way to get a cold or stomach bug that makes many people sick. If you are planning an event where food will be served, then we must recommend hand washing stations next to your porta johns simply to be consistent with basic bathroom procedures. We all wash our hands after using the restroom, even if we were otherwise careful. Why take a chance?

A Good Backup When Hand Sanitizer Runs Out

These days, hand sanitizer is all the rage instead of washing our hands multiple times. While hand sanitizer does have some advantages, it doesn't have the effective scrubbing power and ability to wipe away dirt, grease, or food like washing your hands with soap does. Many people actually report that they feel "cleaner" after washing their hands at a hand washing station than simply slathering on hand sanitizer, and this will affect the mood of the people at your event or site. Hand sanitizer can also be expensive to purchase in bulk quantities, while portable hand washing stations are rinse and repeat (literally) services.

Innovation Saves Water and Resources

Many think that the hand washing stations they see cannot be effective because of how little water goes in and out. There are many varieties of hand washing stations, but most of them reuse or "wash" the water so that it is sanitary to keep using it again and again before it must be refilled or switched out. Certainly, it is enough for a crew of workers or a single-day event with maintenance.

Hand washing stations operate on the same principles as port-a-potties, in which portable sanitation company Mr. John asserts that a crew of ten working 40 hours a week generates roughly 30 gallons of waste, which would require 2,500 gallons of clean water to treat. By comparison, a port-a-potty would only need 30 gallons to treat the same amount of waste. The same logic applies to modern hand washing stations.

Your Event or Site Will Look Professional

It is a bit of a social faux pas to have port-a-potties or toilet facilities without a place to wash your hands. Especially in this modern age, where people are rightly focused on cleanliness and combatting disease, not having a hand washing station around will make people question the professionalism of your event. It is simply expected that people will have a place to wash their hands for whatever reason: whether they've gone to the bathroom, consumed food, or gotten dirty, having a hand washing station at your event or work site will make it look more professional and like you actually care about people's experience.

Let the Hand Washing Begin

If it's never dawned on you to include a hand washing station at your next event or project site, then we sincerely hope this article has enlightened you. Not only is it a smart idea for health and safety reasons, but it will add a touch of professionalism to everything and allow you to save water, money, and resources in the process. People want to feel clean, and that involves washing their hands. For hand washing stations and other sanitary services, be sure to contact Nix Sanitary Services!