Although there may not be many of us who spend time contemplating the business of portable restrooms or porta-potties, they are a part of modern life and a very good source of income for hard-working entrepreneurs seeking financial success. Starting a portable toilet company is no …
The portable toilet industry and those who work within it are often lost in a sea of disrespect and ignorance on the part of the public-at-large who are blissfully unaware of the difficult and important job of removing human septic waste they perform every working day. Even for those who …
The legacy of a new sustainable planet that is safe for future generations has been the impetus for a burgeoning focus on how every industry under the sun is impacting the environment. The powers-that-be behind every company in every industry have both the right and the responsibility …
Portable toilets have been around since the turbulent days of World War II, and they were initially intended for the war effort. According to the Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI), make-shift, sturdy and sanitary portable toilets became a necessity while establishing …
Home to strange things and unexpected hazards, portable toilets are not exactly known for their allure. Those who clean them are absolutely brilliant at developing a positive attitude, but there are times, as evidenced in the following blog, how that could end up being quite challenging …
At first glance, the title of our latest blog might seem as if a reader was about to embark on an exposé concerning a rather odd analogy that evokes few if any mental associations except maybe to those with mental issues. Second glances only reinforce this idea and cement the fact …
With the legalization of marijuana use and pot farming across more and more states throughout the United States and other countries, cannabis companies are increasingly being threatened with “neighborhood complaints” and lawsuits over the sweet, skunk-like odors that …
Although it hasn’t been done yet, a horror movie about smelly cryptoids lurking in porta-potties might fare well in the public imagination. Indeed, in some ways, the fuel for the fire is already there, as unfortunately, some of the myths and misconceptions concerning portable toilets …
There is no substitute for experience in any type of commercial enterprise. It is that intangible unique element that can predict pitfalls and avoid calamities, and it is a quality that cannot be bought or sold. It can be earnestly transferred, however, to the hard-working distributor …
Keeping a portable restroom fresh and clean is no easy task and it can be particularly challenging in the case of long-term rentals and multi-day events where usage is very frequent. By its very nature, a porta potty is a veritable banquet for germs and pathogens. They abound within …
Portable bathrooms are not favored topics of conversation in most cultures despite the fact that using one is a natural process and part of life. Some thing about it is taboo and distasteful and the topic is often avoided in polite conversation. It should be noted that attitudes are …
Eliminating waste has been a problem for humanity since the dawn of time. Ancient civilizations had their solutions; albeit dumping, burning and/or burying their trash in pits were messy, unsanitary and very smelly alternatives. While we were not around in those messy …
Derived from the Italian verb, graffiare, which means to scratch, graffiti began as an underground, pop cultural art movement in the late 1970s in New York and Philadelphia. Its beginnings are credited to two teenagers named Cornbread and …
Those that own or operate portable sanitation companies know full well that portable toilets need a little extra air freshener kick to completely ensure 24/7 30-day vaporous odor control and fragrance enhancement. The problem, at least for …
No mater how attractive or colorful a portable toilet may be, the bane of all effective portable toilet operators (and end users) concerns the mitigation of bad odors and the successful breakdown of waste in units. This is not even easier said than done, but it is crucial to keeping …
Malodors take many forms and each type requires special methods to eradicate. Within the portable toilet industry, scheduled unit cleanings are vital to maintaining clean, fresh-smelling portable toilets. Along with regular service, inevitably comes the reclamation of the build up …
The portable sanitation odor control industry has evolved over the years, and our in-house product development teams, chemists and perfumers at Surco have remained leaps and bounds ahead of the proverbial curve. We constantly study the market with a keen …
Portable restroom suppliers have an important job, albeit it is always behind the scenes of operation. The odor-control products they use must do what they promise and eliminate those highly unpleasant smells associated with portable toilets. The challenge is …
The best secrets are often those that are whispered everywhere, and when it comes to the power and popularity of our self-locking, odor neutralizing portable cabin Fresh Strap air fresheners, this is increasingly the case whether amongst our many PT clients on social media …
Contemplating the contents of portable toilets is a rare pastime and not a favorite for the faint-of-heart. Still, what is in that tank is responsible for how pleasant or unpleasant our experience will be, and it demands recognition, but probably no applause. Songs and movies speak of …
In keeping up with being a leader and innovator in odor control technology, Surco has stepped further into the digital territory with the recent launch of its new, responsive and mobile responsive website. The many advances in telecommunications and digital technology, particularly the …
Offensive odors have plagued mankind since the dawn of creation. While they might have been tolerated throughout most of human history, they were far from appreciated, since there were no viable solutions. Over the course of the last two centuries particularly improvements in sewage …
Founded in 1946 and strategically positioned near Pittsburgh’s international shipping port, Surco is a global provider of odor-control products for the modern portable toilet industry. Our clients hail from all over the world and they all clamor for our state-of-the-art …
Besides the inevitability of death and taxes, two other certainties in life are extreme cold and heat, depending on the time of year and where one calls home. As far as bad odors are concerned, they never do hibernate, but in warmer months they are much more intense because bacteria …
Life can be smelly. In their own non-endearing and molecular way, bad odors are like stalkers. They are unwanted, unappreciated, know no boundaries and won’t take no for answer. Or at least, that was once the case. Eliminating bad odors in commercial spaces, where …
Eco-Friendly products have become a staple in the American consumer market. Everything from consumables to pet products, cars, and even homes are striving to be “green.” However, one industry that has been slow to adapt is the air freshener and deodorizer …
The portable restroom industry has evolved over the years. While the standard portable toilets are still available everywhere, the industry has expanded to include a number of more elaborate solutions that include larger facilities, hand washing areas, and even small trailers …
Metazene®, a patented additive that is used in Surco Portable Sanitation products, is an effective and environmentally safe odor neutralizer that is used in portable toilet deodorant products to control odors at the molecular level. This odorless additive, developed …