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How to Prolong the Lifespan of Your Shopping Trolleys?

September 14, 2021

Retail stores and supermarkets normally offer and sell products that are needed by consumers. Since owners and managers of these establishments want to entice a lot of customers during their operations, they must ensure that their spaces can cater to their actual needs.

Business owners can acquire more customers if they always possess their needed products. They can likewise attract customers if their establishments have a great fitout. One more thing that they must do is to invest in shopping trolleys and other helpful items. These items are great for attracting customers since they can help them bring their wanted products before paying for them in payment counters.

Shopping trolleys are one of the most used items inside retail stores and supermarkets. Upon acquiring them, you may want to conduct the following tips so you can prolong their lifespan.

Eliminate All Litter

One great way to prolong the lifespan of your shopping trolleys is to eliminate any litter. Some customers tend to leave receipts, used sanitary wipes, and other wastes on the trolleys. Without removing them, they may accumulate and leave some stains and imperfections on the trolleys. Cleaning and maintaining your shopping trolleys without eradicating these waste materials would only make them dirtier.

Cleanse the Trolley

Eradicating unnecessary litter is not enough to prolong the lifespan of your shopping trolleys. To further extend the service life of your shopping trolleys, you must allocate enough resources that can make their cleaning possible. The shopping trolleys, especially the part where the products are typically stored, can be washed with an appropriate soap-water solution. Those that are known to be fragile, alternatively, can be immersed in cold water and scrubbed with a soft sponge.

Wash the Structure

The whole structure of your shopping trolleys is often exposed to various dirty elements in the surroundings. And whenever they are stacked in one place, these elements can easily transfer to others, which could affect their overall service life. To prolong their lifespan, you must wash their whole structure. From the wheels to the frames, they can be effectively washed through pressure cleaning. Cleaning them with a sponge and soapy water can also be done to remove any visible dirt.

Inspect the Parts

The assessment of the shopping trolleys parts must be done regularly to ensure that they can work for a long time. If their wheels already squeak, then you must grease them with the correct item. Alternatively, shopping trolleys that already contain broken frames and handles should be removed from the trolleys’ area so they can be repaired or fixed first.

Ensure Proper Storage

Ultimately, your shopping trolleys can obtain prolonged service life if they are stored properly. Most shopping trolleys are made from materials that can withstand heat, moisture, and other damaging elements. However, too much exposure to the sun, rain, and others can destroy them in the long run. To avoid this from happening, trolleys that are left outside by customers must be brought back right away.

To obtain great shopping trolleys for your establishment, you can contact us at SOS Retail Sales.

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