Home Safety Maintenance - Grit Bins and Other Winter Equipment

Home Safety Maintenance - Grit Bins and Other Winter Equipment

Although gritting roads is the responsibility of the local council, individuals are responsible for clearing snow and ice from their own driveways and the paths leading up to their homes. While in heavy snow this may seem like a futile job, it is far safer for walking, or getting your car out of the driveway. The following winter equipment will come in handy in freezing weather:

1. Grit bins These come in many shapes and sizes but the main things to look out for is their ability to keep the salt and grit dry and their durability. Ease of use and the way they look are other factors to consider. This is a good investment but you don't want to buy a new one every winter and the one you choose needs to be durable and strong and of course the size will depend on your needs.

There is a huge range of grit bins, from small domestic ones with a capacity of 30 litres to large grit bins with a capacity of 350 litres or more. The price will also vary, ranging from about 55 for a mini 30 litre bin to 240 for a 350 litre salt bin depending on the manufacturer.

Most salt bins come in a highly visible yellow colour, which is ideal in the gloomy winter light, especially if they are to be kept in packing or loading areas. There are black grit bins like the elegant black and gold trim bin which is quite stylish and great for use in your front garden.

The lids of bins that are to be stored outside are sloping, so that snow and rain water can drain away and not collect at the top. Some salt bins come with a hopper feed, which makes it easy to reach the salt and grit inside without having to open the whole lid.

Some also have a compartment inside where you can store your shovels and spades which means that all your winter equipment is in the same place when you need to grit. Some grit bins also come with a lock, which is handy for keeping out vandals as well as ensuring they salty water tight.

2. Salt and Grit A good salt and grit mixture should have low residue so that less mess is walked into buildings. Look out for a fast acting salt that is also environmentally friendly and economic. You can also get this magic ice melt that melts ice within 24 hours and prevents refreezing for up to 24 hours.

3. Salt spreaders Hand pulled salt spreaders are ideal for making easy work of larger areas thus saving you time and ensuring an even spread.

4. Snow spades and shovels These should be durable, light-weight and with a break-resistant handle for heavy duty use to grit paths and clear snowbound areas easily.

Please visit our website, http://www.gritbin.org.uk for more information and a huge range of the best value grit bins, rock salt, snow shovels and other winter equipment for personal and business use.

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