We Spaniards continue to increase our water consumption with the problems that this generates. Save water It not only helps us save money but also helps prevent pollution of lakes, rivers and seas, natural systems essential for the proper functioning of the planet.
Water is a limited resource and as such its consumption should be responsible. A leaking or running faucet while not in use is a waste of good. Being aware of this and knowing different ways to reduce our consumption, we will contribute to dealing with the scarcity of this resource now. protect the environment.
En Bezzia Today we want to discover different measures to save water in your home, thus reducing your ecological footprint and achieving a saving on your bill. Doesn't sound bad, right? Saving water in our homes is not a utopia and today we are showing it to you.
Measures to save water in your home
Check your faucet
If the faucet in your house is very old or leaks, you will be wasting a significant amount of water every day. In the first case, consider installing in the taps saving devices: flow limiters or aerators; that contribute to reducing their flow. These types of devices are very easy to install and you can find them for a relatively cheap price in any hardware store, even in large supermarkets.
Another option is to take advantage of a reform to replace the old taps with flow reducing taps or thermostatic taps, which facilitate saving habits, as advised by the OCU.
Turn off the tap and bet on the shower
Turning off the tap while brushing our teeth, shaving or lathering dishes is a basic measure to save water. There is also a big difference between taking a bath or showering. Fill the bathtub requires at least 200 liters, while a five-minute shower uses a quarter.
Take shorter showers and close the tap while you lather or wash your hair. In the shower you can also use air mixing heads, which provide the same feeling of wetness but consume half the water, or devices with a reduction in the diffusion area.
Pay attention to the toilet cistern
Today the cisterns have a double flush button. But the same is not the case if you have an old cistern. These, however, can be updated with some ease by exchanging the internal device known as universal for a saving device. There are also other options such as placing a discharge limiter into the overflow tube or place a full bottle inside the cistern to reduce the amount of water discharged.
Use the toilet for what it is and not like trash. Every time you drop a cigarette or a handkerchief or… and you pull the chain you are wasting water.
Load the washing machine and dishwasher
Run the dishwasher and clothes washer only when they are fully charged. If you can afford it, invest in a new dishwasher and a new washing machine for more modern and efficient appliances.
Adapt your garden
It may seem silly but choosing native plants for the garden it is a way to save water. Especially if you live in an area with little rainfall, betting on native plants that require little water will contribute to responsible water consumption.
Also the irrigation system influences. A drip irrigation system It is the most efficient alternative in this sense. And to water with a hose, we must always keep in mind to do it during the summer in the late afternoon or early in the morning.
The car goes with a bucket
Wash the car with a bucket and not with hose. Every time we clean our car we can spend an average of around 250 liters, which can amount to 500 liters if we do it with a hose. Also the use of biodegradable cleaners to clean our car can be a great option for our purpose.
What measures of those that we discover today do you put into practice?