As humans, there are a few things we have to do, no matter what: breathe, eat food, drink water and use the toilet. So, when we say that toilet hire is essential at your event – it’s not just a figure of speech! Whether you’re having a large private gathering, an expo or a festival, hiring the right number of toilets for it will ensure that the event runs smoothly and is a success.
But exactly how many toilets will you need for the event? This is a pretty simple thing to work out. Most agree that the rule of thumb is 1 toilet per 60 guests. So, if you’ve got 100 guests, then we’d recommend 2-3 portable toilets. However, there are a few other things you have to work out before deciding exactly how many toilets you need for 100 guests.
How long will the event run for?
The longer the event runs for, the more toilets you’ll need per 100 guests. This is because people are spending more time at your event and therefore will need to use the toilet more often. The average person uses the toilet every 3 to 4 hours, so you can see that toilet use will be far more frequent for a 3-day festival than an 8-hour one. Hiring more toilets will ensure that people aren’t stuck in lengthy queues just to do something as basic as using the toilet.
What’s the demographic?
It’s worth considering what the demographic of your event is before deciding the right number of toilets. Older people are more likely to need to use the toilet more often. So, if your event is targeted at seniors, it’s a good idea to hire more toilets. A higher number of female attendees could also impact your decision on how many toilets to hire per 100 guests. There’s often a longer queue for female toilets, so if your event is something like a women’s health expo, then you should consider an increased number of toilets.
Alcohol
The factor of alcohol is important when working out how many toilets you need per 100 guests. Events that feature alcohol consumption should have more toilets for guests, as there will be more toilet use. Alcohol is a diuretic substance, causing us to use the toilet more when consuming it. If your event is something like a music festival, speak with the experts at SBS Fence and Toilet Hire to figure out the ideal number of toilets per 100 guests.
It’s true that toilet hire isn’t the most exciting part of putting on an event. But it’s definitely one of the most important. Think about how often you’ve been to an event and there were massive queues to use the toilets, or there weren’t enough toilets, OR the toilets were illogically located. To guarantee that this isn’t a problem at your next event, have a chat with the professionals at SBS Fence and Toilet Hire. They offer a range of different portable toilet solutions for events, gatherings, construction sites and more.
