Personal Shopping Carts: Features and Benefits Review

Nov. 24, 2009 - PRLog -- Personal shopping carts have caught on big with members of all age groups because they save time, provide an alternative to bulky metal grocery carts, and they make loading and unloading groceries easier than ever. This article will review of the most important features and benefits of personal grocery shopping carts.

Grocery Shopping Cart Features

New styles of shopping carts come out every day with many features and conveniences to make your trips to the supermarket a little easier. The most important features to compare when you're shopping for a personal carrier are: the wheels, handle design and the shopping basket.

Wheels

Shopping carts typically have two wheel design styles. For the purposes of this article, let us call the first one "Wheelie Style". The wheelie style will often have a set of four, plastic or rubber wheels. The rear wheels will be larger than the front ones because they will be doing most of the work. A shopping cart with this type of wheels is designed to be tilted back on its rear wheels for movement. The front wheels are mainly for support and do not turn or swivel like your average metal grocery cart at the store.

The second wheel design style we'll call "Swiveling Style". The swiveling style design is very similar to the ones you find at your local supermarket. However, the wheels on personal grocery carts are much lighter and easier to maneuver. Carts with this type of wheel design will have four rubber wheels: two static rear wheels and two front swiveling wheels. This wheel design enables a cart to be much more versatile and maneuverable. This style is definitely recommend for anyone with back problems or other disabilities. Swiveling front wheels take the stress off your back and arms, giving you great comfort and mobility. One of the best personal carts on the market with swiveling wheels is the Versa Cart Folding Transit Cart: http://www.cartsonthego.com/folding-shopping-carts/versac...

Grip Handles

Choosing a cart with the right style grip handle to suit your needs is very important when purchasing your carrier. The handle should be a comfortable design that fits well in your hands, preferably one with a foam or rubber grip on it. Often times, those carts you find at your local grocery store have metal handles with plastic strips glued on the top. This type of grip handle is very uncomfortable. When deciding which personal shopping cart you should buy, you should definitely consider one made with a soft, slip-resistant material that holds up well for the life of your cart: http://www.cartsonthego.com/folding-shopping-carts

Shopping Baskets

Lastly we'll go over the different shopping basket styles and their benefits. Personal shopping cart baskets come in many different styles, materials and have different load capacities. So it's important to think about what you will be using your cart for. If you are going to be using it for grocery shopping, how much do you typically buy on a trip to the store? What is the weather like where you live? Will you be using your carrier around the house for laundry or utility purposes also?

The answers to these questions will help you decide which basket style meets your needs best. Most personal carts have a load capacity ranging from 50 pounds all the way up to 250 pounds so it's important to consider what your average size load will be and find a cart that easily supports it.

Many carts come with either an attached or optional waterproof carrier liner bag. Not only do these bags protect your possessions from inclement weather, it can also be used as a machine-washable laundry bag.

There are many carts that even offer a built-in hooded hooded liner. While this shopping basket style may not be as versatile as a detachable shopping bag, it still provides great weather protection and it keeps any small or loose items secure.

Ask Yourself the Right Questions

Personal grocery shopping carts are very useful and will prove to be an invaluable companion in your home and around town. Like any product you buy, make sure to ask yourself the right questions. This will ensure that the carrier of your choice meets your unique needs and can accomplish all the tasks you desire with ease and comfort. It's the answer to these questions that will help you find your ideal personal shopping cart to make your trips to the supermarket easier and more pleasurable. To shop for a personal shopping cart, I recommend visiting Carts On The Go: http://www.cartsonthego.com

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