Snow Shovels

Be Ready for Winter With a Snow Shovel Scoop

Snow shovel scoops come in very handy if your place routinely gets covered with snow during winter. You will find a range of snow shovel scoops on eBay.

Snow shovel scoop blades are usually made with thin and lightweight aluminium and polyethylene. Hardcore metals are usually not used since they could easily chip driveways or get damaged. They even add unnecessary heft to the shovel, making the shovel lift and scoop action difficult. The handle is usually high-quality hardwood, which helps to resist mould. It is also ergonomically designed for easier scooping.

Snow usually clings on to shovel scoops, regardless of whether they are made from plastic or aluminium. The following products can help prevent this “sticking” problem:

• Cooking spray: Cover your shovel scoop and the spray will serve as a lubricant. If don't have spray in your kitchen, you can also use vegetable oil. Rub it in with a cloth, and apply it each time you head out to remove snow.
• Petroleum jelly: Cover the whole shovel with this lubricant.
• Multipurpose lubricants: To protect the shovel from ice formation and snow build-up, use any lubricant that you find in your garden shed or workshop.
• Paraffin wax: Rubbing this all over your shovel can help keep snow build-up at bay.

For quick and effective snow scooping:

• Do not try clearing a thick snow cover with one scoop since you would then be lifting too much and could hurt yourself in the process.
• Do not create massive snow piles alongside your driveway since the chunks would tumble down back, doubling your work. Instead, heave every shovel-full a good distance away from the driveway.
• Limit the shovel 'lift and throw' movement. An increased range of motion means heightened pressure and stress on your body.

Yes. Snow shovel scoops are not all built the same. The shovel scoop you buy could determine how good a job you do with clearing snow and how comfortable you are when doing it. Other factors to consider besides the size and a broad scoop are:

• The shovel scoop’s blade size should not be too big or too small. Pick a size that is suitable for the job and that you can easily manoeuvre.
• Choose a shovel scoop that complements your height and strength. Tall people handling short shovels, for instance, is a recipe for a backache.
• Ensure the shovel handle’s diameter is comfortable in your hand. Handling a not-so-comfortable shovel could cause blisters.