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Porta Potty Rental

Joe R — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:43:30 +0000

Porta Potty Rental

Author: John Biles, Jr.

Most of us have used a porta potty at one point in our lives. These portable toilets were created to give access to bathroom amenities in areas where plumbing is unavailable, or the need for a rest room is low. A lot of work goes into actually maintaining these units, and there are some things that should be considered before you take that next step.

Customer service is vital when it comes to the rental of the porta potty. Unless you want to be the person cleaning and emptying these units, you need to clear that service with the rep you are setting up service with. The trained specialist will be able to tell you how many units you will need for your event exactly. They will also inform you of all the charges you can expect to pay in regards to your rental.

During the time you are working with the representative, be sure to find out the cleaning schedule for the portable toilet that you rent. A good company will perform regular service on these units. If they are left too long they begin to smell and can become a health hazard. If there comes a time that the unit is really bad, check and see if there are additional charges for customer initiated cleaning.

Sanity is important too. Be sure the customer service agent goes over how they clean their porta potty rental units before delivering them to a new client. They should be using products that kill viruses, bacteria and fungus that can be found in unsanitary areas. If you don’t feel that their method is sanitary enough for your standards, you can choose to go with another company.

When your unit is delivered, you need to check it over before you sign off on it. You are responsible for any damage that the unit sustains while it is in your possession. If you notice anything wrong write it on the invoice and have the driver sign that they witnessed the same problem as well. Be sure it is clean and can lock before you accept the unit as well. Any other concerns that arise should be handled through the customer service department of the company you rented the portable toilet from.

Now, you have some ideas on what to take into consideration when it comes to renting the unit. But why would the average person want to rent one of these units? On a day to day operation, most people won’t want to, unless they are working on a construction site where a unit would be needed to help take care of the waste of the workers. But beyond that there are some other options.

If you are hosting a backyard party you will want to have a unit available to prevent numerous people going through your house, some of which you may not know well. If you are doing a remodel job, you don’t want workers covered in grime using the family restroom and this gives them an option. If you are holding an event at a location that there few or no bathrooms, this provides a good solution. Or any event where you don’t want to clean up restrooms after, the porta potty is a perfect solution.

Once you have determined a need for a porta potty, find a reputable company with a great work ethic to handle your needs. Many times you can find a great family owned business that deals with the portable toilet rentals to help meet your needs and provide you the best customer service of all.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/tools-and-equipment-articles/porta-potty-rental-2713465.html

About the AuthorJohn Biles is president of J & J Services, who services Nashville and Middle Tennessee area with Dumpster Rentals, Portable Toilet Rentals, and Pressure Washing

Author: John Biles, Jr.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/tools-and-equipment-articles/porta-potty-rental-2713465.html

About the AuthorJohn Biles is president of J & J Services, who services Nashville and Middle Tennessee area with Dumpster Rentals, Portable Toilet Rentals, and Pressure Washing

Spring Lawn Care – Tips & Tricks

joe — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:46:08 +0000

It’s about that season again. The snow melts off, the grass is looking kind of rough, and you’re already thinking about the projects you want to tackle this year. Well, to get you started, here’s some spring lawn care tips that are sure to help you grow some of the greenest grass in your neighborhood.

Aeration: A core aerator will pull 2-3″ plugs of soil from your turf. Most all of the aerators that GRS Rents carries will space the holes about 3-4″ apart and deposit the plugs on top of the surface. It is recommended by Horticulturists that “[t]urf soil should be aerated at least once a year on heavy compacted or clay soils.”¹ Early spring, when the soil is moist, is a great time to aerate. Using a rental aerator on your lawn allows air, moisture, and nutrients to penetrate deep into the root zone of the lawn.

De Thatching (Lawn Combing): Plan to dethach your lawn in the spring as well. Excessive thatch in a lawn can cause stress on your lawns root system, leading to more problems in the summer time. Lawn dethatchers come in one basic size, ~20″ deck, that pull the thatch to the surface. Some models that GRS Rents carry have bagging units attached to them, other models allow you to simply rake up the thatch when you’re done.

Mowing: It may seem obvious, but you should cut your grass once it exceeds 2.5″ in height. This practice will keep the lawn from stressing and will help avoid disease. If the grass does get too tall, consider using a bag-style mower to avoid excessive thatch buildup in the lawn. Experts reccomend mower blades be sharpened a couple times a year to ensure a clean cut. Conveniently, GRS Rents offers mower blade sharpening at all of our locations.

Edging & Trimming: Take the time in the Spring, before growth takes off, to trim out of control bushes or trees. It is also an easy time to edge sidewalks, flower beds, and driveways. We carry an assortment of tools like sidewalk edgers, bed edgers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, chippers, and more to help you make these jobs a piece of cake.

While these are just a few tips to Spring Lawn care, they should give you a great start to enjoying a beautiful lawn all summer long! If you have questions about your upcoming projects, give GRS Rents a call at 888-477-7687. Our helpful staff would love to help you get the most out of your spring projects!

¹ Robson, David. “Spring LawnCare Guide.” .

Time to Rent? Help Your Rental Company Help You!

joe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:54:05 +0000

Here at GRS Rents we work with customers to find the best equipment solutions for their upcoming projects. We do our very best to completely understand your projects so that we can ensure you end up with the right equipment – the first time! How do we do this; you might wonder? Well, it’s quite simple! We take the time to speak with you and completely understand your project. We hope that you’ll take our questions as an assurance that we’re working hard for you; not an annoyance while talking to a guy at the rental store.

Here’s what we’re likely to ask:
1) What type of project are you working on? – We want to understand the application for the equipment you’re asking for. We bring in new equipment all the time and may have a new machine that you’ve never seen before!

2) Do you have any special needs for this equipment? Specific features that you’re expecting? – The GRS Rents staff wants to ensure that the equipment we supply you with completely fits your expectations. We hope you’ll take the time to completely inform us of any specific features you need on the equipment you’re ordering. This information will help ensure that you get what you’re expecting from GRS Rents.

3) Have you or the person that will be using the equipment used this type of equipment before? – It doesn’t matter if you order your equipment from our Crystal Lake Rental Store, Marengo Rental Store, or East Dundee Rental Store – We want to make sure that whoever is using the equipment knows how to operate it safely and with all available features!

4) How long do you think you’ll need the equipment for? – We’re taking the equipment out of rental inventory specifically for you! Let us know how long you’ll need it for to help us accurately plan rental equipment for all of our customers!

So, you see, when the staff at GRS Rents wants to talk about your project with you – we’re just trying to help! We want to envision the work being done and confirm that everything will go according to plan. Stop by GRS Rents in Crystal Lake, Marengo, or East Dundee or just give us a call at 888-477-7687 to plan your next project!

You can reach each store directly at:
GRS Rents – East Dundee: 847-428-7070
GRS Rents – Crystal Lake: 815-477-8888
GRS Rents – Marengo: 815-568-1100

Thanks!

Spring is Just Around The Corner!

joe — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:13:36 +0000

Spring is just around the corner and here at GRS Rents, we’re getting ready to help you get started on your spring projects. Our entire inventory is being gone through top to bottom. Be on the lookout for new equipment at all of our locations as we prepare for spring projects!

Why Rent Equipment?

joe — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:26:17 +0000

Here at GRS Rents we’ve been helping our customers get there projects done faster, with less work, and with way less hassle for nearly 20 years. But the question for many people remains; why should I rent equipment?

It’s simple: whether you’re tackling the simplest of projects or complicated construction or remodeling work, there is almost always a tool to make your project easier, safer, or more affordable. GRS Rents has already done the homework in finding these tools, buying them, storing them, maintaining them, etc. Further, we have a complete staff of rental coordinators to help you match awesome tools to your projects. Consider GRS Rents to be your ‘toy box of tools.’ Our wide assortment of inventory allows us to be your one-stop shop for most any project. We rent everything from Bobcats, Excavators, Utility Track Loaders (Dingos), and landscape tractors to pressure washers, pipe wrenches, and floor mops. If you need something – GRS Rents is likely to have it!

Tool renting lets you:

* Use the appropriate tool for for the job you’re working on. Stop using screw-drivers for chisels, shovels for post holes, and hammers to break concrete! Save time, money, and protect your safety by renting from GRS Rents.
* You can get started right away by working from helpful instructions and tips from GRS Rents staff, rather than spenduing time reading a manual or hunting info on the internet.
* High quality, commercial quality equipment is expensive to buy, but extremely affordable to rent. Did you know you can rent a $450 hammer drill for less than $23?
* By renting tools from our Crystal Lake, East Dundee, or Marengo Stores you don’t have to store them in your garage! Save room for the fun stuff!

When you’re planning your next home improvement project, consider using the right tool for the job. Renting from GRS Rents can save you money, allow you to use the right tool for the right job (safety first!), and help your project done faster!

Thanks for reading! We hope to talk to you soon!

Renovating Warehouse or Office Space? We Can Help!

joe — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:05:45 +0000

As the economy begins to rebound, GRS Rents is working with many contractors who have been retained to renew existing warehouse/office/retail space for new tenants. This work often requires revisions to wiring, data cabling, and hvac. As these items are almost universally installed in ceiling areas it is important to be able to work there safely. GRS Rents supplies these contractors with all types of scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and forklifts to help them safely complete these projects. Most commonly we are providing contractors with 19′, 20′, or 26′ electric scissor lifts. These time savers also help get the job done more efficiently.

With rollback delivery service available anywhere in Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin we can make ground or loading dock deliveries. We also stock a complete line of 4X4 boom lifts and shooting boom forklifts to help with exterior renovation work. Give us a call at 888-477-7687 to discuss your next project!

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