Tips for Event Planners to Ensure Sanitary Facilities without Compromising Guest Comfort

1. Plan for Appropriate Facilities

  • Estimate guest count accurately: Use industry guidelines (e.g., 1 stall per ~50 guests for 4 hours) and adjust for peak times like breaks.
  • Choose the right type: Permanent restrooms are ideal, but high-quality restroom trailers with flushing toilets and sinks are a good alternative outdoors. - Monarch offers both permanent and mobile units!

Comfort upgrades to consider:

✔️ Flushing toilets where possible

✔️ Lighting that’s warm and adequate

✔️ Ambient scent diffusers (avoid overpowering)

✔️ Mirrors, hooks, shelves for personal items

🧽 2. Elevate Cleaning & Sanitization

  • Scheduled deep cleans during longer events (e.g., every 2–3 hours).

Sanitation Stations

  • Hand sanitizer dispensers at all entrances/exits of bathroom areas.
  • Touch-free soap and paper towel dispensers inside stalls if possible.

High-Touch Surface Protocols

Focus extra cleaning on:

  • Door handles
  • Faucet levers
  • Toilet flush handles/buttons
  • Dispenser buttons

Use EPA-approved disinfectants for common pathogens (including viruses).

🚪 3. Reduce Touchpoints

Provide touch-less options wherever feasible:

  • Automatic faucets
  • Foot-pedal or sensor flush toilets

Even low-tech options like paper towels to open doors reduce contact.

🛁 4. Stock Thoughtfully

Ensure restrooms are stocked with:

  • Plenty of toilet paper
  • Seat covers
  • Hand soap
  • Paper towels (or high-speed dryers)
  • Sanitizing wipes (for guest use)

Consider a well-labeled “comfort bin” for feminine hygiene products and disposal.

🧠 5. Educate & Guide Guests

Use clear signage to:

  • Encourage proper handwashing
  • Show how to use touch-less fixtures

Signs can be friendly and branded rather than clinical.

🧍 6. Monitor & Adapt

Have a plan to check restroom conditions throughout the event:

  • Deploy staff with checklists (cleanliness, supply levels, odor)
  • Use walkie-talkies or alerts to communicate needs instantly

Real-time adjustments prevent issues before guests notice.

📦 8. Back-up Supplies & Emergency Kits

Keep an onsite kit with:

  • Extra sanitizers and disinfectants
  • Spare toilet paper and paper towels
  • Gloves, masks

Preparedness minimizes service gaps.

🎯 Bottom Line

Monarch Mobile Restrooms is your best permanent or mobile solution to ensure sanitary facilities without compromising guest comfort!