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Top 9 Best Ways To Save Water At Home

Top 9 Best Ways To Save Water At Home

February 17, 2021 By Tom Preston Leave a Comment

Water tanks are common in places with an ongoing drought, but some homeowners install water tanks to save money and conserve water at the same time. However, they’re bound to get empty quickly if you use water wastefully. 

You do have the option to buy a larger water tank, and you can check this website for that, but the fact that there’s limited capacity remains. On the other hand, if your goal is to save water, then what you need are these tips: 

  1. Check for leaks 

Old pipes tend to sustain damage over time, and, eventually, there’ll be holes. Hence, it’s essential to regularly check the plumbing if there are leaks and fix them immediately. Doing so will save a lot of water that would’ve gone to waste due to the leaking. 

  1. Go for low-flow toilets 

Low-flush or low-flow toilets use pressure or gravity to clear the waste, which means there’s not much water involved in the process. For that reason, low-flow toilets are famous for their low water consumption. 

  1. Do the laundry all at once 

When comparing large or small laundry loads, it’s much better to do laundry in full load, especially since you can save energy, detergent, and, most importantly, water. 

Take note of the instructions for the full load for your washing machine since there should be specific amounts of water and detergent. 

  1. Use dishwashers thriftfully 

Dishwashing should also follow the rules of laundry—do it in full load or, to be more precise, avoid washing dishes in small loads, regardless of whether you have a dishwasher or not. 

If you don’t have a dishwasher, make sure you don’t waste water by turning off the faucet when not being used. Speaking of which, many other chores require the use of taps.

  1. Invest in water-saving equipment 

Nowadays, you’ll see countless water-saving equipment online or even in supermarkets, from shower timers to faucet aerators. If you can’t force yourself to turn off the tap and the like, investing in such equipment would be a good idea. 

An excellent example of water-saving equipment is a custom shower head. This can stop spraying water once it reaches the predetermined amount of water. 

  1. Purchase a bathtub 

You can also save water when taking a bath by using a bathtub. 

When using the shower, most of the water you use isn’t really necessary, and you can’t measure how much water you use up when showering. On the other hand, a bathtub allows you to measure water accurately, so it’s the perfect way to save water. Besides, having a bathtub is also a plus to any homeowners. 

  1. Refrain from using a hose 

Just like how you can’t control the amount of water sprayed by a shower, you also can’t measure how much water you apply when using a hose. 

Once you spray the plants with a hose, that’s it. It’s no longer recyclable, it doesn’t accurately shoot water to the plants, and some may not even get to the soil. In fact, garden hoses can waste up to hundreds of gallons of water if you’re not careful. 

  1. Store rainwater for plants 

Another technique to save water if you have a garden is by storing rainwater. Rainwater may not be great for consumption, but it should be good enough to water plants. So, make sure you always have a bucket lying around when raining. However, take note that mosquitos live and reproduce in moist places, so make sure to use all rainwater as soon as possible, or at least cover the container up with something. 

  1. Get a water meter 

Last but not the least, you can get a water meter. As the name suggests, a water meter is a device that shows you the volume of water used in the house. With a water meter, you can find out if your techniques are effective or not in real-time. 

Wrapping Up 

As the man of the house, you must set an example to your kids on how to be thrifty. So, saving water isn’t just a matter of saving money. It’s also a matter of being a role model to your kids. After all, they’re going to need to know how to be thrifty once they grow up, so it’s better to instill it in their minds while they’re young.

About Tom Preston

Tom Preston is a professional blogger who has more than seven years of experience in the industry. Tom specializes in creating and publishing articles on home improvement and parenting. During his leisure, Tom loves to try out different outdoor activities with his kids.

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