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We live in a world with scarce natural resources and water is one of them.
Here we will help you to reduce your water consumption and save on your household bill. Stick around to find out which are the essential keys to save water at home.
Start your sustainable lifestyle today!
Are we aware of how much water we use?
In Spain, we use an average of 133 liters of water per person per day, or in other words, 7 20-liters jugs, according to INE data. This makes us one of the five countries in the European Union that consumes the most water per inhabitant. Let's take a closer look:
In an average household, water consumption is as follows:
- Kitchen = 19%.
- Bathroom = 73%.
- Other = 8%.
The question to ask is ‘how much of that water are we wasting?’ Did you know that a dripping tap wastes more than 75 litres of water per day? According to the WHO, the most water is wasted in the toilet (38%). This is followed by washing clothes with 22%; 20% is lost in the shower and 7% for washing dishes.
We are sure that after reading these figures you are as keen as we are to save water at home, either because of the economic cost or to make your home a more sustainable place. Considering the price of water, and the fact that it is a more precious commodity now than ever, any way of saving water at home is welcome and necessary.
Tips to save water at home
Read on and discover the best tips to save water at home!
1. Repairing water leaks
As we saw a moment ago, one of the main culprits of water wastage are leaks. A small leak at home can cause the litres of water wasted to skyrocket. Regularly check your taps, showers, toilets and pipes for these small leaks and repair them immediately - don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today! You will save significantly on your monthly bill if you tackle the problem as soon as you discover it.
2. Install water saving devices
There are numerous water-saving devices available on the market that will help you reduce your water consumption. For example, you can install low-flow showerheads, faucets with aerators or dual-flush toilets. With these devices you will save at least 50% water without losing the comfort of a good water flow.
3. Optimise your toilet
Sometimes we overlook the maintenance of our toilet, but it is essential when it comes to saving water at home, we tell you how you can do it:
- Put a bottle inside the toilet cistern: with this trick you will achieve a lower consumption when flushing the toilet, as there is less space for water in the cistern. The ideal is to have dual-model cisterns for full or half flush.
- Don't flush waste down the toilet: every time you flush it is a waste of water and money. Waste should be flushed down the bin, not the toilet, to avoid clogs and unnecessary waste.
4. Recycle water
There is a lot of the water we use every day that could have a second life and could help us save water at home.
- The water used to rinse vegetables or dishes. Use it to refill the cistern or clean the floor.
- The water from the air conditioning, if you have it, collects the water it releases. You can water the plants, for example, fill the mop bucket or use it for the iron.
- Those liters of water that we waste in the shower until it reaches the temperature we are looking for, put a bucket in it and you can give it a second life.
- Capture rainwater: make the most of rainwater by collecting it in barrels, for example. It can later be useful for watering your plants or for cleaning.
You will see that these little tricks are a great help in saving water at home.
5. Wash clothes and dishes efficiently
Proper use of the washing machine and dishwasher will greatly reduce your water bill at the end of the month. When washing clothes or dishes, make sure you wait until you have a full load. Use efficient washing programmes that use less water and energy. Also, consider reusing towels and avoid pre-rinsing dishes, as long as they are not heavily soiled.
6. Defrost food in its natural state
With good forethought and organisation, you can take food out the day before to defrost in the fridge, thus avoiding the hot water jet that we usually use to speed up defrosting. You can also defrost in water that comes from recycling.
7. Awareness and education
The most important factor in making a real change in saving water at home is awareness and education. Make sure you educate yourself about the importance of water and how your daily consumption affects the environment.
Share this article with your family and friends, and promote the adoption of sustainable habits that will help you save water at home. Remember that every small action counts and that we can all make a difference - social responsibility is an individual task!
8. Use sustainable faucets
Probably the most important point to save water at home is to have efficient taps that help you to reduce the use of resources in your home.
Timed taps, sensor taps and/or taps with energy and flow saving systems can reduce your water consumption at home by 50-70%.
Now that you know much more, what will be your first change? At ramonsoler we offer you a wide range of sustainable taps because we are committed to the environment and, above all, to your daily savings, because every action counts!
Start saving water at home now!
