Caring for your Mobility Scooter this Winter

This entry was posted in General September 19, 2022

We're coming into the dark, often bitterly cold, winter months and for those of you who are venturing out on your mobility scooters, this time of year can be somewhat challenging. From dark frozen mornings to wet winter days, the conditions aren't always ideal for those of you who are setting out on your scooters.

So, with that being said, we wanted to help you feel as confident as possible this winter, with a few helpful tips on how to keep your scooter in the best shape possible.

• Keep Your Mobility Scooter Clean
  Keeping your scooter dry after use in wet conditions will prove vital to the lifespan of your components. The same goes for keeping your scooter clean after use, especially on the framework. A quick wipe down after use shouldn't take a few minutes and should prevent any complex maintenance work in the long-run. 
• Fully Charge your Mobility Scooter
  To make sure that the battery can maximise its power you must ensure its fully charged each time before using it. This applies for EVERY time the scooter has been used, even if its just for short journeys. Remember, 12 hours is the minimum charge time for a scooter battery, any less than this and the battery performance will reduce over time and eventually become unusable. For more information on How to Charge your Mobility Scooter Batteries please see one of our recent blogs.
  
• Consistently Check your Mobility Scooter's Tyres
  In slippery, icy conditions, it's especially important your tyres are regularly checked for general signs of wear and tear. Pneumatic tyres must have their pressure checked on a monthly basis if they are not fully inflated the likelihood of an accident increases.
• Keep your Mobility Scooter Sheltered
  The ideal place to store your mobility scooter is in a house, garage or shed. The main idea is that your scooter is kept dry to prevent components from rusting, especially in colder temperatures your battery will not perform as well, so keeping your scooter sheltered helps to prevent this.
• Protect the Control Panel of your Mobility Scooter
  Mobility scooters have electrical components so it's important to prevent water getting in where it shouldn't. Use a protective cover to shield your control panel and try your best to keep both of your scooters and more importantly yourself, dry!

At Ableworld, we have large range of mobility scooter accessories that are available to help protect you and your mobility scooter over those winter months, some of which include: Scooter Poncho, Scooter Cosy, Tiller Cover, Storage Covers, Scooterpac Canopy and many more.

Now we've covered the basics of how to ensure mobility scooters survive the winter months, it's important to emphasise the most important thing to ensure is personal safety. If you're venturing out into the dark, always wear high visibility clothing and wrap up warm, ensure your battery is fully charged, and that you have working headlights turned on. 

With all the correct precautions in place, get up, get out, and get out there and enjoy the freedom your mobility scooter allows you! 

If you are unsure of the health of your battery, tyre pressure or would like a professional, friendly service, then please contact your local Ableworld store, so we can ensure you're safe on your next journey.

 

 

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