Technological progress, as you know, does not stand still, but no matter how many new devices appear, the usual bucket has always been, is and will be in every house. This is an indispensable thing in every household. And in the country, you just can’t do without it.
What are buckets for?
In urban conditions, food buckets are not often used for their true purpose - as utensils. More and more they are used to clean windows and floors or to collect garbage. In the country, everything is different. The owners simply cannot do without these reliable “helpers”.
- In the absence of a water supply, food buckets are used to bring water from a spring or well.
- In a bucket you can collect mushrooms, berries, potatoes, beets, carrots, pears, apples and much more. And fits a lot, and carry comfortably.
- Often cabbage is fermented in them, pickles are salted, and soaked apples are made.
- The bucket is an indispensable tool for gardening. Water is drawn into it, fertilizers are bred, collected before sawdust is laid out on beds.
Plastic bucket
This is one of the most sought after options. Due to the great demand for this product, the range of plastic buckets is much wider than all the others. Color and shape can be very different. The volume of the bucket is from 1 to 70 liters. These products are lightweight and easy to operate. The price is inexpensive.
For food purposes, buckets from 1 to 20 liters are considered ideal, having a special marking (pp or hdpe), meaning that they can be used for products, since they are made of food-grade plastic. Also sometimes there is an image of a fork and a glass. In such buckets are kept fruits, berries, vegetables, bulk products and much more.
Buckets of large volume are more suitable for construction and gardening. Non-food plastic is indicated by the letters "pvc".
Metal bucket
These are one of the most durable products that can easily withstand many, so to speak, “tests”:
- They can transport or store any liquid.
- The metal bucket can be used for its intended purpose, even if it is deformed and received a dent.
- Such products are not afraid of temperature changes. In the cold, they do not crack, they do not melt from the fire.
- This is an irreplaceable thing during construction work.
The most common are metal buckets:
- Enamelled . The most common and beloved model by many housewives. Such buckets are made of thin sheet steel, covered with glass enamel. Used for food and liquids. The color, shape and volume of the bucket is up to buyers. Such products can be operated at t up to 100 C. Enamelled buckets do not rust, do not oxidize, are completely reliable and durable. If necessary, you can buy a bucket with a lid.
- Stainless . This is a universal option. They are suitable for food, and for construction work, and in the garden. Corrosion-proof buckets are light enough, but at the same time very strong and durable, do not need special care. They can serve up to 20 years and even longer.
- Tin. With the help of such buckets it is convenient to do cleaning: they withstand any, the most aggressive detergent solutions. At the dacha, you can put vegetables, fruits and berries in them, plant fertilizers in them, carry building materials: crushed stone, sand, peat, etc. How many liters are in the bucket? Volumes can be very different. Most often, buckets of 10 liters are purchased. Products do not need special care.
- Galvanized. Such buckets are quite comfortable and durable. But they are highly not recommended for a long time to store food. Fruits, vegetables and berries can be kept in them no more than a day. Also, in galvanized buckets, nothing can be preserved, fermented, boiled and boiled. Products do not rust, are easy to clean, and serve for a long time. A great option for domestic and construction needs.
Wooden bucket
Every housewife in the house has an iron or plastic bucket, but not everyone can brag of a wooden bucket. But such a product has many advantages over its iron or plastic counterparts, but it requires a little more attention than everyone else.
Application
A wooden bucket is a container unique in its breadth of use. They make it from environmentally friendly material - wood.
Such a container is ideal for salting vegetables, and for use in a sauna and bathhouse, where it is possible to steam brooms, transfer and store water in it. A wooden bucket does not emit harmful fumes. On the contrary, the healing substances that are contained in wood will give water beneficial properties and softness, and add brooms to elasticity.
For pickles, you can purchase a bucket with a lid. Since such products are made without the use of adhesives, the products in them will be tasty, fragrant and healthy.
A wooden bucket is also used to create a certain atmosphere and surroundings. Such products are popular:
- In restaurants, clubs and cafes, in which the interior is designed in the style of old taverns or hunting lodges.
- In rest homes and hotels in the style of family estates, estates or castles of past years.
- In baths and saunas. This is the most extensive area of their use, since it is rarely possible to find a Russian bathhouse without a wooden bucket.
- For all kinds of thematic events, reconstruction of past events, shooting clips, movies, advertising and various programs, you may also need a new or old wooden bucket.
- There are owners of log houses who love to decorate a room in the style of old Russian chambers.
- Such a product will be a great gift. It is not only very useful in everyday life, but also looks very attractive.
Wood
The strength of wooden buckets largely depends on the choice of wood. These products are made from oak, pine, cedar, spruce, linden, aspen and alder. The wood of these trees is light, strong, and can be processed well.
Care
Wooden products tend to dry out over time, cracks and gaps appear at the joints along the side surface and on the bottom. Repeated swelling-drying of wood can lead to the fact that by pouring water into an unprepared bucket, a puddle can be found on the floor. The task of the owners is to eliminate this unpleasant moment and prevent the appearance of fungus and mold.
There are several rules for the proper care of wooden products.
Method number 1
It is not recommended to use a new wooden bucket without first steaming it. To do this, about three days before its use, it is necessary to pour cool boiling water into it, close it tightly and leave it to cool completely. The boards will swell and the gaps will disappear.
After use, the bucket must be washed. To do this, put several large pieces of quicklime at its bottom, pour water and close tightly. The steam generated inside will permeate all the boards and extract acid and tannin from them.
After about 3 hours, the lime water is poured and pure water is already poured and the inner surface is thoroughly washed. Buckets treated with lime water, almost never mold.
Method number 2
Before the first use, boiling water is poured into a wooden bucket for a bath, wait a few minutes, drain the water and thoroughly clean the entire inner surface of grease stains, dirt, etc. Then rinse with hot water.
Having finished steaming, it is necessary to pour out the old water, thoroughly rinse the bucket with hot water, wipe it dry, and then put it in a dry and cool place upside down. In the steam room it is impossible to leave him in any case.
After a while, if a leak appears, cool water is poured into it 2–3 hours before use (the wood will soak well, swell, and cracks, crevices and gaps will be eliminated). Then pour boiling water over.
That's all the simple and simple steps to properly care for a wooden bucket for a bath. If you adhere to them, you can extend its “life” for a sufficiently long period of time without any risk to harm your health. Many are interested in how many liters in a bucket for a bath? Volumes can be very different, but most often they use products for 12-20 liters.