We waste thousands of tonnes of water in our bathroom daily. Our vastly gross amounts of water usage, is putting a strain on our water resources. Running taps, leaking drains, unnecessary use of the flush, as well as sprinklers and pipes, all contribute to this drain. Moreover we spend large sums of money each year to buy products to clean our bathroom. Here are some quick tips on how to stay at green at home..after all, becoming green, begins right at home isn’t it?
If you have any leaking taps or faucets at home, fix them quick
While shaving or brushing your teeth, don’t leave the tap on
Turn down your water heater to 130F. You’ll save energy this way as well as the water is hot enough to kill the bacteria if present
Purchase and fix energy saving devices for your faucets. An energy saving shower head, can cut down your electricity bill. It’s possible to save around 20 percent of your hot water usage.
For your pipework, you can fix insulation since we often waste tonnes of water by running the tap to wait for the water to get hot.
Don’t go in for the PVC or polyvinyl chloride shower curtains, instead opt for cloth
Don’t use the flush unnecessarily, use your thrash can for thrash when you can. Flushing consumes too much of water, not to mention that flushing thrash can cause unnecessary problems. Your toilet could get choked as well!
If you have mildew, grout on your bathroom tiles, scrub with lime or vinegar – simple cost effective home remedies. You can use an old, used toothbrush to help you.
Instead of using chemicals to clean your bathroom, use baking soda, lime or vinegar.Chemicals are harmful to our health and can cause many skin irritations and breathing problems as well.
Save your time, as well as energy and take a shower as against a bath. A bath uses approximately 18 gallons of water, whereas showers uses only about 7.
While having a shower, if hair is clogging the drain, don’t try to wash it down the drain, use a thrash can instead.
For keeping your drains clean, mix equal quantities of baking soda and salt and pour it down your drain. Immediately pour some boiling water, followed with some cold water. You’ll find your drains remaining clean and odorless.
So, think twice before you leave the tap running, or dream away while your taking a bath.
Praveen Sequeira |
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