Portable Sink & Hygiene Best Practices Guide

Restrooms are only half the sanitation story. This guide focuses on portable sinks, handwashing stations, and hand sanitizer setups so you can build a hygiene plan that meets expectations for events, job sites, and emergency use.

When Do You Need Handwashing vs. Sanitizer?

• Handwashing with water & soap: Essential when people are eating, handling food, or getting dirty.
• Hand sanitizer: Perfect for quick disinfection and high-traffic entry/exit points.
• Best practice: Provide both whenever you have food service, kids, or long-duration events.

Portable Hygiene Options

Pottys Plus offers several options that can be combined for a complete hygiene solution:

• Hand sanitizer stands for quick touch-free sanitizing View Sanitizer Stands
• Single-station portable sinks for smaller events or focused areas View Single Sink
• Dual handwashing stations for high-traffic zones and larger events View Handwashing Station
• Built-in sinks inside VIP portable units and luxury restroom trailers VIP Restrooms · Restroom Trailers

Hygiene Planning for Events

Events with Food & Drinks

• Place sinks within easy reach of catering, food trucks, and buffet lines.
• Add sanitizer stands at the entrance to food courts or tents.
• If alcohol is served, plan for more frequent hand use and restroom use.

Family & Kids’ Events

• Position sinks and sanitizer near kids’ areas, bounce houses, and petting zoos.
• Use clear signage to encourage parents and kids to wash hands often.

Hygiene Planning for Construction & Job Sites

• Place handwashing stations near break areas and lunch spots.
• Provide sanitizer near office trailers, tool cribs, or shared equipment zones.
• For dirty trades (concrete, roofing, landscaping), consider extra sinks or more frequent refills.

Emergency & Shelter Hygiene

• Ensure handwash stations near food lines and shelter dining areas.
• Provide sanitizer stands at entrances/exits and outside restroom clusters.
• Plan for higher-than-normal use and schedule refills accordingly.

Placement Tips for Sinks & Sanitizer

• Visibility: If guests can see sinks and sanitizer, they are more likely to use them.
• Proximity: Keep sinks near restrooms and food, but not blocking lines or walkways.
• Foot traffic flow: Avoid creating choke points; spread hygiene stations across key paths.
• Lighting: For evening events, ensure hygiene stations are well lit.

How Many Sinks & Sanitizer Stands?

While every site is different, a simple starting point is:

• 1 sink for every 4–6 restrooms in high-use areas
• 1–2 sanitizer stands per main entrance/exit
• Additional sinks or sanitizer at each food or beverage zone

Build a Hygiene Plan with Pottys Plus

Tell us about your event or job site — including food service, kids’ areas, or specific health requirements — and we’ll recommend a mix of restrooms, sinks, and sanitizer stands that fits your layout and attendance.

Start with the Unit Calculator for restrooms, then request a quote or call/text 732-592-1800 and ask for help building a hygiene plan.