We all know that water is a necessity and saving water whenever possible is important.
However, we are doing the opposite. We are wasting water whenever possible.
Don’t you think so?
Well, start reading this post and let us know about your thoughts in the end. How many of the noted mistakes are you doing on a daily basis?
Brushing your teeth
While brushing our teeth, we need water, but we should not keep the water tap turned on for a long time. Once your toothbrush is wet, you should turn it off.
Later on, simply fill a glass of water and use it to rinse your mouth. This way, you will save water and even rinse your mouth with ease.
Shaving
Like brushing one’s teeth, shaving should be even done in a way that water can be saved. For this, you should you should fill your sink with warm water and rinse your razor in it. This will help you save water.
Washing clothes
Well, we assume that washing clothes in the latest clothes washer will help us save water. However, it has some conditions applied to it. If you are in the habit of washing clothes 2-3 times in a day with just a few clothes in the washer, you are wasting water. However, you will save water only if you switch your clothes washer on with full loads. This is optimum and should help us save water on a regular basis.
Dishwasher
Similar is the case with dishwashers. If you switch it on when it is fully loaded, you will be using it optimally. Optimal utilization of dishwasher will help you save gallons of water every day.
Think about it and use it only when it is fully loaded.
If you do not use the dishwasher, you are washing dishes by hand. Even here it is possible that you may waste water. Check this example. You are washing dishes by hand, and you are applying soap to every individual dish. However, to save time you have left the water running so that you can rinse the dishes in a flash. However, to save time, you are wasting water.
The best way to wash dishes by hand is to apply soap to every dish and then rinse them with water. You may feel that the latter is a painful task, but it does help in saving water.
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Cleaning vegetables
Well, while cleaning vegetables, you should make sure that you rinse them in a pan of clean water or simply rinse them in a stoppered sink. This will help you clean vegetable and save water at the same time. Here, if you want, you can use a dual setting aerator.
Water bottle
Well, running tap water is problematic, and there are people who can easily get annoyed because of this. However, they are okay with it because filling water bottles and keeping them in the fridge is a pain, isn’t it? If your answer is affirmative, then you are definitely on the wrong path. Drinking water is important but if you can keep a bottle in the fridge, you will save water that is usually wasted because of running tap water. Moreover, it is a safer option too, as compared to running tap water.
Think about it and if you feel that you can actually save water my keeping bottles in the fridge, don’t think twice. Start filling water bottles and keep them in the fridge.
Watering plants
We love to water plants, but most of us do not know how one water plants should.
Watering plants is an art, and there are many people who know about it.
With this post, it is difficult to detail every single thing about watering plants. However, look for it with the help of a search engine and you will notice that the way in which you have been watering plants in the past, is the reason behind water being wasted while watering plants.
Here are just a few tips to help you understand the common mistakes we make while watering plants:
1. Watering the pavement. Well, watering the pavement is a total waste. So, make sure that you do not make this mistake.
2. Know when you should water the plants. Some people feel that they should water their lawn as and when they get time. However, this is not right. You should water the lawn only when it needs water.
3. It is important to know that you should avoid watering the plants when it’s windy. Also, you should try to water your lawn during the first half of the day.
Cleaning driveways and sidewalks
People think that cleaning driveways and sidewalks are difficult without a hose. However, the face is that hose is not necessary at all. You can use a broom, and the results will be satisfactory. In fact, the results should be better in some cases too.
So, the next time you think of cleaning sidewalks and driveways or getting them cleaned, make sure that you get a broom for the purpose. This should help you save water and, in some cases, time too.
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