Many Italians are looking for ways to reduce their household utility bills. Water is an essential service, but its cost is not negligible. This article offers some simple tips for saving water at home and, as a result, money too.
Here is what you can do
To save water at home, there are a few good habits you can adopt:
- Use a concentrated dishwasher detergent. This will save you up to 50% of water compared with traditional liquid detergents.
- Install an aerated tap in your kitchen. An aerated tap can reduce water consumption by up to 60%.
- Do not leave the tap running when you do not need it. Every minute the tap stays open, up to 3 litres of water can run away.
- Use the washing machine only when you have a full load. This will save you water and electricity.
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, showering or shaving. There is no need to let it run unnecessarily.
- Take a shower instead of a bath. Using the bathtub takes more water than showering.
- Avoid letting the water run unnecessarily when washing dishes or doing the laundry.
- Do not use running tap water to rinse vegetables or other foods: it is enough to do it under the cold water jet of the shower.
- Collect rainwater in a barrel to water the garden or the balcony, or to wash the car.
These are small, easy tips that will help you save. By saving water, you are not only helping to protect the planet, but also saving money. They are good habits that you can adopt every day.
