Once a year the water bill flutters into the house.
In order not to fall into shock, it is worthwhile to be economical from the start - with these everyday tips.
Saving water is not only worthwhile for your wallet, it is also good for the environment.
It is therefore always advisable to think about saving measures in the household.
Regardless of whether it is a question of reducing electricity costs, heating costs or the water bill.
Especially in times of Corona, when most people work from home,
household costs rise immensely
.
This can be counteracted through a conscious lifestyle.
You can find out how you can save water in everyday life in the article.
Saving water in the household - tips for everyday life
Turning
off the water
: while brushing your teeth or lathering in the shower -
turn off
the water, this saves money and also reduces water consumption.
Economical use of the toilet
: No, you shouldn't use the toilet less now.
But you could take advantage of the stop button and avoid using too much water for the rinse.
So only let through as much water as necessary.
Use the capacity of the washing machine
: For the next wash cycle, make sure that you are making full use of the capacity of the washing machine.
This not only saves you water, but also energy.
It is also worth running the machine at a lower temperature.
"With 160 wash cycles per year at 40 instead of 60 degrees and without the prewash and dryer, you can save around 110 euros and avoid 250 kilograms of CO2," says the environmental protection organization WWF.
Load the dishwasher correctly
: You can also save a lot of water with the dishwasher.
Running a half-full machine is less profitable than a fully loaded one.
So make sure that you fill the dishwasher first.
In addition, it is important to check whether you can choose the savings program.
This also saves water and even electricity.
"With 160 dishwasher cycles in the economy program instead of hand washing you avoid around 80 kilograms of CO2 per year and save around 35 euros," the WWF knows.
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