Practical sanitation solutions that support dignity, safety, and continuity when facilities are limited or unavailable. 

Sanitation is one of the most overlooked parts of emergency preparedness. Many plans emphasize food, water, and first aid, but even short disruptions can create hygiene and waste-management challenges, especially during shelter-in-place scenarios or when building systems are offline. 

Total Prepare’s sanitation category focuses on simple, deployable solutions that help organizations maintain basic hygiene, reduce risk, and support staff comfort until normal services are restored. 

Core sanitation essentials 

• Complete Toilet Set: A compact, practical solution for managing waste when washrooms are unavailable or inaccessible.  
• Sanitary Bath Wipes: Supports basic hygiene when running water is limited, and helps extend comfort during longer disruptions. 

Multi-use containment and privacy 

• Multi-Use Black Plastic Sheets: Useful for privacy barriers, temporary containment, sealing areas against smoke or drafts, or creating waterproof separation where needed.  

Protective supplies 

• Nitrile Medical Gloves: Simple but important for sanitation tasks, cleanup, and limiting contact with contaminants. 

Where sanitation is most critical 

Sanitation products are especially important for: 

• shelter-in-place planning beyond a few hours, 
• multi-site workplaces where staff cannot easily leave the premises, 
• reception centres or temporary staging areas, 
• continuity planning where water, power, or building access may be restricted.