This is how to save water at home
This is how to save water in your daily life. These are all really easy tips to water saving that can save you money too.
This isn’t just about saving money but about helping the environment too.
Water conservation strategies
While saving water can save you money, we can all do our bit to help prevent water pollution and fewer emissions. Saving water in your home can also prevent your water systems from failing quicker or overloading the system that pumps water into your home.
Think of it this way; the less water you use the less it costs you and the environment.
How to save water in daily life
Our water saving tips below will help you to save money as a family as well as helping you to reduce water coming from your home.
All these tips are really easy to do and can save you a lot of money in the longer term. We cover everything from drinking water to water meters and even when to flush the toilet.
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Ways to conserve water at home
These are all easy ways to cut water down in your home and reduce how much water your family uses.
Turn off the tap
When cleaning your teeth, turn the tap off in between brushing. It saves so much water at money!
Fill up the bowl
Wash your dishes once a day. Fill up your washing bowl three-quarters high but don’t leave it to run free. Turn it off before it overflows.
Use a dishwasher
Did you know that most dishwashers use less water than washing by hand? Pick a dishwasher that has an A Star rating.
No rinsing
There’s no need to rinse your bowls before you put them in the dishwasher.
Use one glass
Pick a glass and use that all day for all your drinks.
Soak posts
Instead of stubbing any pots you have, leave them to soak. This means less waste in the water so you shouldn’t have to change it so quickly.
Garbage disposal
Use the garbage disposal only for liquid. That way you won’t have to run the tap to clear the pipes.
Washing fruit
If you need to wash your fruit and vegetables then do it with any pre-poured water you have. Even cooled down boiling water will work.
Thawing food
Defrost food safely by leaving it in the fridge instead of running it under warm-hot water.
Instant heater
Have an instant water heater tap installed. This would give you hot water straight away so you don’t have to run the tap and wait for your water to get hot.
Coldwater
If you like drinking cold water then add a jug of water to your fridge every morning. This means that you have instant cold water without having to keep the tap running.
Reuse leftover water
If you use any water to steam or cook your vegetables then make sure you save it. You can use it again throughout the day.
Use a little bit
Before you fill something up, think, do you really need that much water?
Pan-size counts
Try and pick the right size pan for the job. If you are cooking for fewer people then pick a smaller pan as it needs less water to boil.
Ice cubes
If you drop any ice cubes on the floor, you can still use them. Add them to your household plants so they can have a drink too.
Collect all water
If you do decide to rinse your fruit and vegetables then try and collect all the water. You can use that throughout the day instead.
Washing machine
Before you use the washing machine, make sure it’s filled up to the max for the best use.
Buying new
If you need a new washing machine then make sure you buy one with the best Energy Star rating you can. This will help you save electricity and water.
Tips for water saving in the bathroom
These water conservation tips can save your family money and help you cut down on how much water you use.
Showerhead
Replace your showerhead with a more water-efficient one. The best way to find out how your shower head is performing is my putting a bucket in the shower with you and see how quickly it fills up.
Shorter showers
Time yourself and try to keep your showers to ten minutes or less. This could save you a lot of money month on month.
Toilet leaks
Check if your toilet leaks as this could be costing you more money than you thought.
Add the bath plug
Make sure the bath or sink plug is in before you turn on the taps. Watch the bath and adjust the water temperature as you go.
Flush once
If it’s just a wee then there is no need to flush.
Dual flush
Having a dual flush can really help to save you water. You push one side for a wee, which takes less water, and the other side for a poo which is a stronger flush.
Washing your hair
Turn off the shower while washing your hair. This could save you at least 100 gallons a month.
Washing hands
Turn off the tap while you lather up your hands.
No tissues
Put any tissue in the bin to be recycled. This saves a bit flush for the toilet.
Stop drips
Think of every drip as money down the drain. Check your showerheads and taps to make sure that they aren’t dripping.
Collect the colder water
Collect all the water that runs out of the tap while you are waiting for it to heat up. You can use this throughout the day for any other cooking you need to do.
Practical ways of saving water
These tips on how to save water are all things that we could all be doing. The bonus is that they save you money as well.
Paddling pools
Instead of filling up the paddling pool, get a water sprinkler head and have fun that way. It uses less water and waters the garden at the same time.
Lawn care
If you are filling up the paddling pool then use the water for the garden when you are done.
Water bill
Checking your water bill every month is a great way to find out if you have any leaks at home. If it suddenly shoots up then you know you have a problem.
Fix-it quick
If you spot a leak then fix it quick as it could cost you money. Grab a wrench and fix the tap if you can.
Reuse towels
You don’t need to wash your towels every time you use them. Just once a week is fine unless they are really dirty.
Fill up white goods
Only put on the white goods like the dishwasher and washing machine when they are full up. This is the best way to use your water wisely.
Outside water-saving ideas
Fix any hose leaks
See some water coming out of the tap end of your hose? Fix it quick or replace it as that’s water that is going to waste.
Water butt
Buy a water butt that collects rainwater. You can then use this to water all your garden plants on hot days saving your water bill.
Choose dry plants
Plant plants that like the heat and less water.
Reduce your grass
Grass loves water and wet environments. To save money, cut down on your grass space.
Watch the slopes
If you have a sloping garden then try and plant at the bottom of it. It means that any running water will filter down and water the plants for you.
Compost
Start your own compost pile. This means that you can spread it on your flowers which will in turn keep them damp and moist.
Lawn clippings
Once you’ve cut the grass, leave the clippings on the grass. This helps to keep the grass cool which in turn means that it needs less water.
Check your lawn
Every few days in the summer check your lawn. It doesn’t need watering every day. Step on it and if it bounces back then you know it’s fine. Once it starts to droop then give it a water.
Weed your grass
Weeding your grass and flowers means that they get all the water instead of the weed.
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Car wash
Instead of using a business car wash, wash your own car. This means that you only use the water you need.
Use a broom
Use a broom instead of a hose pipe to clean your patio.
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