BLT Direct champions range of eco-friendly outdoor lights this winter

The lighting experts at BLT Direct are offering homeowners advice on how to protect the environment and their loved ones this winter by switching to eco-friendly outdoor lights.

As the cold weather and dark nights draw in, the power consumption of the average UK household increases by almost a third as homeowners illuminate their interiors and outdoor areas.

With the threat of frost, snow and ice present during the winter months, having adequate outdoor lighting is critical. This is especially true in households with older residents, as the risk of falls outside for elderly people increases significantly at this time of year; NHS figures show that 1 in 3 older adults will experience a trip or fall around the home each year.

To ensure that families are safeguarded from the risk of slips and trips outside, BLT Direct urges homeowners to reassess their current methods of outdoor lighting with winter in mind. Adding to existing lighting can help more vulnerable family members to navigate paths and gardens better and help them to stay safe this winter.

The BLT Direct range of solar outdoor wall lights provides ample illumination so that icy patches can be identified before heading outside. These lights require no batteries and run on solar power alone, making them an easy to maintain and cost-effective outdoor light source solution for the eco-conscious home.

Pathways can also be a source of anxiety when frost, snow and icy weather strikes. Solar ground and spike lights are a great fusion of solar and LED technology which can be placed along paths to illuminate the surface of the ground and require very little in the way of installation.

These clever outdoor lights can help lead the way to and from the home and provide an impressive level of illumination to ensure visitors to the property arrive to the front door without mishap on dark nights and early mornings.

Not only do they offer additional peace of mind that outdoor areas are going to be well lit during the winter months, but the innovative LED technology contained within the lights means that far less energy is required to light up any areas that might pose a potential hazard, making them the perfect way to protect the natural environment and those living in the home.

To find out more and to discover the full range of eco-friendly outdoor lighting products available from BLT Direct, visit https://www.bltdirect.com/