If you are a senior, then it's already time to consider using a hand truck for all the heavy tasks. This tool can be used in any job setting, whether you wish to move things at home or work. With age, certain restrictions like heavy lifting come without saying. So, no matter if you need it for your age or just to make things easier, a hand truck is a must-have item. In this blog, I will explore easy-to-use folding hand trucks with all terrain, including stairs wheels for easy mobility and how you can use them.
What is a Hand Truck?
You must be wondering what a hand truck is. It is a two wheeled cart that in our case lightweight and foldable. It also comes with a flat platform with a vertical frame and handles that you can use to carry it. It's simple, you just have to tilt back the cart frame and move it to your desired location with the items you need to move. You can put just about anything on it, like a sofa, a chair, a box or a crate. Whatever the need, a lightweight folding hand truck for the elderly is just perfect for moving household items without putting any physical strain on yourself.
But, How to Use a Folding Hand Truck?
It's simple to use this light-weight folding hand truck. You can follow the steps below to operate your cart which can help you transport, load, and efficiently finish work. But before we get into it, let's go through some basics.
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Always remember to move your hand truck after tilting it backwards. If you have larger items, then you might need to tilt them before sliding the hand truck under the item.
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Prior to moving your items secure them with straps or bungee cords to move your items safely.
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Finally, tilt the hand truck backwards to balance the load and prevent the it from causing scratches or damage. If the load is too heavy, you can move the hand truck slowly so it doesn’t fall or strains you.
Now that you know how to carry things correctly and with caution, we can move to the actual steps of using and handling a hand truck. Here’s how it goes:
Step 1: Load
Make sure that your hand truck is stable and on a flat ground before you start doing anything. Once you have it, you can slide it under your cargo and lift it. Remember you need to fasten your items properly on the hand truck else you might have to worry every step of the way about it falling.
Step 2: Strap Down
Once you have everything on your hand truck, it is important that you secure your cargo. You can pick from a variety of different things, from straps to bungee cords, whatever you think is the most secure. This way, you can prevent your items from moving or tripping while you use the hand truck.
Step 3: Lift
Obviously, you have to know how to use the trolley once you have loaded your things onto it. You need to tilt it back so the load is off the ground. Finally, remember to keep your back straight and use your legs while handling the items. This will also save your back from any physical extortion.
Step 4: Transport
Before transporting your items, check if they are secure enough. You can take your hand truck in two ways: push it forward or pull it preferably when going down or climbimbing up respectfully. This way, you can handle it smoothly over any surface and maintain balance.
Step 5: Up we go
Hand truck trolleys make it easy for just about anyone to move things up the stairs. Just remember to load the things properly and secure them, then use the proper technique according to the load. You are all set up to use a hand truck without worrying about your age, now you have more mobility with a hand truck trolley as your helping hand.
End Note
You might find a lot of variants of a folding hand truck trolley, pick the one that suits your needs. It will help you transport your items efficiently and safely. Since it is foldable, it won't take up too much space for storage and you can always have it around. To learn more or to order one for yourself, feel free to contact us at support@upcart.com.