Shopping baskets are equipped with a hook, which is often left unused. The question remains, is it because people don’t really know what it’s for or why they just don’t use it. However, for a big purchase before the weekend, this hook might come in handy.
Some use it to store the bag they have ready to store the goods after payment. In some cases, a wheeled bag is also hung on this hook, in front of or behind the basket. However, the hanger is primarily intended for hanging the purchased goods.
What to hang on a hook
The shopping trolley hook is mainly placed so that you can hang things on it that could be destroyed by simply placing them in the trolley. If you’re doing a big purchase, fruits and vegetables are often offered at the front of the store. So close to the entrance. If you load the fruit into the basket first and then the rest of your purchase, damage may occur. Therefore, it is advisable to use a hook to hang fruit or vegetables in a plastic bag to avoid damage. You can also hang soft bread or other pastries.
It may be more appropriate to place the eggs in a smaller part of the cart that is separate. A sort of smaller basket inside the shopping cart. You can also place items smaller or more fragile than your purchase in this section. So you can find them easily and they stay well separated.
In some cases the hook is also used to hook the ear of the shopping bag. If you shop with a scanner and put the goods directly into the bag, the hook can help you keep the shopping bag open.
Some shopping baskets have space under the basket for bottled drinks. If you are buying them, use this place to carry them. You will have enough space in the basket for other foods.
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