How to Use Mobile Toilets in the US

The usage methods of mobile toilets in the US vary depending on the type. Taking the smart public toilets piloted in New York City as an example, their operating procedures and rules are as follows:

I. Unlocking Methods

Smart public toilets offer multiple door-opening methods to cater to different user needs:

1. SMS Unlocking: Users send an SMS to a designated number, and the system will return an unlocking code. Enter the code to enter.
2. App Unlocking: Through the "Throne Bathroom Network" application, users can view the locations of nearby public toilets, real-time cleanliness ratings, and usage status, and directly operate to open the door.
3. Physical Sensing Card: Residents without mobile phones or smartphones can obtain a "tap card" from local community partner organizations and swipe it to enter.

II. Usage Rules

1. 10-Minute Time Limit: The system starts counting down after activation and reminds users via voice 5 minutes before the end. After the time limit, the public toilet will play bilingual (English and Spanish) prompts, and the sliding door will open automatically.
2. Touchless Fixtures: The public toilet is equipped with facilities such as running water sinks and heating/cooling air conditioners, allowing users to complete cleaning operations without direct contact, reducing the risk of cross-infection.
3. Operating Hours: Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and closed at night for maintenance and cleaning.

III. Special Designs

1. Independent Modular Facilities: The public toilet adopts an independent design, requiring no connection to the city's water and sewage networks. It is flexible to install and can be quickly deployed for temporary events or emergency scenarios.
2. Convenience Facilities: It is equipped with baby changing stations, free menstrual products, etc., to meet diverse needs.

IV. Other Types of Mobile Toilets

Some emergency mobile toilets (such as products specifically for women) have different usage methods. For example, the US "Go Girl" female emergency urinal requires standing use and is made of medical-grade silicone, which can be repeatedly cleaned and disinfected for reuse. However, such products are personal portable devices and do not fall under the category of public mobile toilets. Their operation should refer to the specific product instructions.

Summary: US smart public toilets focus on technological and humanized designs, enhancing the user experience through diverse unlocking methods, time-limited management, and convenience facilities; while emergency mobile toilets emphasize portability and personal hygiene, requiring corresponding operation methods based on the product type.