Portable Sink, Handwash & Sanitizer Options Guide
Clean hands are just as important as clean restrooms. This guide explains the difference between sanitizer-only stands, single-station sinks, dual handwashing stations, and built-in VIP sinks, so you can choose the right setup for your event or job site in New Jersey.
Hand Sanitizer vs. Handwashing with Water
Almost all portable restrooms include a hand sanitizer dispenser. That's a great baseline, but many events and job sites benefit from upgrading to full handwash options:
- Hand sanitizer: Fast, convenient, no plumbing or power required.
- Handwash sinks: Use water and soap to remove dirt, grease, and grime.
- Combo setups: Sanitizer stands at entrances + sinks near food and restrooms.
Types of Handwash & Sanitizer Options
| Option | Product | Where It's Used | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Sanitizer Stands | Hand Sanitizer Stands | Standalone sanitizer posts placed at entrances, near restrooms, food areas, and high-traffic spots. | Quick germ control at festivals, weddings, job sites, kids' areas, and anywhere people pass through frequently. |
| Single-Station Portable Sink | Single Station Portable Sink | Compact freshwater sink with soap and paper towel dispensers, placed near restroom clusters or food areas. | Food festivals, school events, farmers' markets, sports fields, and smaller event layouts that need real handwashing. |
| Dual Handwashing Station | Portable Handwashing Station (Dual) | Two-sided sink for high-traffic zones, often set next to banks of restrooms or food and beverage zones. | Large events, tournaments, parades, community festivals, and busy vendor areas that need maximum throughput. |
| Built-in VIP Sink | VIP Portable Restroom | Freshwater sink and vanity inside the VIP restroom itself for maximum convenience and privacy. | Weddings, private parties, corporate events, VIP lounges, and backstage areas. |
When to Add Hand Sanitizer Stands
Hand sanitizer stands are an easy way to boost hygiene anywhere people gather or move through quickly. They work especially well:
- At entrances and exits — guests sanitize on the way in and out of your event.
- Near restroom areas — an extra layer of cleanliness outside porta potty or trailer banks.
- Next to food & beverage zones — essential for festivals, weddings, carnivals, and concessions.
- By vendor booths and activity zones — great for kids' areas, sports events, and petting zoos.
- On job sites — position near break areas, tool stations, and entry points for quick worker hygiene.
When to Add Portable Sinks
Events with Food & Beverage Service
- Place single-station sinks near food trucks, buffets, and serving lines.
- Use dual handwashing stations in high-traffic food courts or vendor rows.
- Pair sinks with sanitizer stands so guests can sanitize quickly and wash fully when needed.
Construction & Job Sites
- Use portable sinks near break areas, lunch spots, and office trailers.
- Support safety policies and health guidelines with running-water handwashing.
- Combine sinks with construction restroom rentals for a complete sanitation setup.
Recommended Combinations
Here are a few proven setups Pottys Plus customers use in New Jersey:
- Festivals & fairs: Banks of Standard restrooms + dual handwashing stations near food + sanitizer stands at entrances.
- Weddings & private events: VIP Portable Restrooms with built-in sinks + a single-station portable sink near the bar or food tent + sanitizer stands by the tent entrances.
- Construction sites: Standard or Standard With Flush units + portable sinks near break areas + sanitizer stands at site entry points.
Planning Handwashing for Your Event or Site
When you use our Unit Calculator to estimate how many toilets you need, also consider:
- Will there be food, drinks, or kids on-site?
- Are you trying to meet specific health, OSHA, or client hygiene standards?
- Do you want elevated guest comfort with VIP restrooms and sinks?
Our team can recommend the right mix of sanitizer stands, single-station sinks, dual handwash stations, and VIP units to match your layout and budget.
Ready to plan handwashing and sanitizer coverage for your New Jersey event or job site? Request a quote or call/text 732-592-1800, and we'll build a custom sanitation plan for you.