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Tips for saving water at home

Water is one of the most precious resources that we have on the planet. Unfortunately, it is also one which worth we are not taking particularly seriously. If you want to live an environmentally conscious life, you should not underestimate the importance of saving water.

Why is water preservation vital?

First and foremost, life cannot exist without water. So, this should be reason number one why you should not take preservation of water lightly. Second of all, saving water also saves money, thus benefiting your budget. Sadly, many people would be more impressed by this than the first item on our list. Water preservation actually helps saving entire eco-systems, including endangered animal and plant species that are inhabiting those. Water preservation generally saves energy as well, so it has another crucial effect on reducing the carbon footprint and battle climate change on a global level. We think that those are good enough reasons for you to even just consider implementing water saving methods in your lifestyle.

What can you do?

Some easy to start using strategies for preserving water include:

  • Simply starting to turn it off while you are brushing your teeth or shaving. You do not need the tap running before it is time to wash up, why waste all that water down the drain – literally?
  • A really pleasant way for water preservation, at least for most people, is to take showers together with your partner. You will not be wasting one of the most precious resources that we have in our lives, and chances are that your relationship will become even more intimate.
  • Give up on plastic shopping bags. This might come as a surprise to some, but it is actually a really viable option. Tons of water are wasted for the production of just one bag and this is indeed a problem. Start reusing or just buy a durable bag made of actual organic material that you will use for the purpose of shopping. It will be a simple adjustment, but if more people did it, the results would be amazing.
  • TapWhen there is a specialised cleaning job around the house to be done – end of tenancy sanitation, carpet cleaning or the likes, it will be better to leave it to the professionals. Good professional cleaning companies in London and elsewhere are traditionally using steam cleaning machines and other equipment and methods that allow for less water to be wasted during the cleaning process. And you will have your home cleaned without lifting a finger, which is yet another benefit.
  • Another really simple thing to do is that when you are using your washing machine or dishwasher, make sure that the load is full.
  • Fix all dripping taps and pipes around the house not only to remove that awful noise they are making particularly during the night, but also in order to make sure that not a single drop of water is actually wasted on your property. Fixing leaks comes with health benefits as well, because it prevents mould and mildew build-ups.