Many business owners have to maintain a parking lot — it’s a responsibility that is often forgotten amidst the long list of other tasks and to-dos. This task shouldn’t be taken lightly though — as long as you own your lot, it’s your job to make sure it’s clean and accessible, whether you do the cleanup yourself or hire workers to come in and do it for you. There’s a long list of things to take care of in a parking lot — sealing asphalt, repainting, filling cracks and potholes, and repaving, to name a few. You also need to sweep and clean, clearing debris to reveal any damage, and removing any trash or scraps. Neglecting these tasks can have some serious consequences. For instance, if allowed to collect over time, metal debris can damage your customer’s cars, cause injury, and add to long-term degradation of the lot.  Although they’re fairly simple in design and operation, magnetic sweepers work wonders when it comes to keeping your parking lot clean and safe. You can push it by hand  or even attach a custom-made magnet to the front or back of a vehicle. Either way, when you pass over the debris (no matter how small), rest assured that if it’s metal, the sweeper will grab it. Below we’re sharing other benefits of using a magnetic sweeper in your parking lot upkeep —  Less Labor Intensive Without a magnetic sweeper, you’ll likely use something like a broom to sweep up noticeable debris. However, this option is labor intensive. Whether you or your employee are out sweeping things up, the process will be grueling and time consuming, and you might end up missing some of the smaller pieces anyway. There are a million other tasks to complete in a day in the life of a business owner — probably things that feel more important than parking lot maintenance, so why not reduce the time and sweat that goes into sweeping?  Reduces Cost and Conflict If your customer runs over a nail, they’re going to be upset, especially if the metal debris that caused the damage was collecting in your lot — we all know how expensive replacing a tire can be! You don’t want them to have any reason to blame you. It’s not just property damage you have to worry about either. Loose metal can potentially lead to injuries, and those injuries, even minor ones, can require medical bills or even lead to lawsuits. Keep everyone safe, including you and your business, with a magnetic sweeper! Some business owners will actually attach a magnet or a magnetic sweeper to their forklift or car, allowing them to pick up scraps every time they come and go.  Apex Magnetic Sweepers You can use a magnetic sweeper in all types of weather and terrain. Rain or light snow won’t stop you! Neither will blazing hot days or freezing cold winters. If you’re interested in having a sweeper shipped directly to you in order to reduce labor and keep customers happy, shop our site. If you have questions, give us a call!