6 Ways to Save Money in the…Bathroom?
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The bathroom and toilet cistern make up over 40% of the total water usage for the average household. By carrying out a few simple tests you can find out whether your toilet cistern is using more water than necessary, and if it is take steps to reduce your water usage and save money.
Having a lifestyle of frugality means that you’re always looking for new ways to save money, sometimes in places you would never expect, even your own bathroom! Chances are you’re spending a lot of money that you really don’t need to in your water closet, so here are some great ways to save money while in the bathroom.
A leaking toilet cistern can waste large amounts of water - more than 12 liters an hour. This quickly adds up to a significant amount of water especially if not noticed or ignored. Households should check for leaks and if any are discovered be vigilant in fixing them, if necessary by a plumber.
1. Your Toilet. Reduce your water usage by throwing in a liter bottle full of water into your tank. Most tanks are designed to be much bigger than they need to be and you don’t need to use all of that water for each flush. Putting a liter bottle of water in there means every time you flush, you’ll save a liter of water. A liter might not sound like much, but it adds up rather quickly.
A leaking toilet cistern will often make a constant humming sound as the toilet is forced to keep taking in more water to replace the water that escapes through the leak. This is not always the case though or may not be heard, allowing water to leak imperceptibly and unnoticed against the white porcelain of the toilet bowl. If you suspect that your toilet cistern is leaking, a DIY test you can do to check this is to remove the cistern lid and put in a few drops of food dye. If colored water appears in the bowl before you flush, then there is a leak. Alternatively, hold a piece of toilet paper against the back of the inside of the bowl. If it gets wet it would again indicate that you have a leak. In the event that a leak is discovered leaking toilet cistern repair should be carried out as soon as possible to avoid any further waste of water. If you are still unsure after carrying out this test, contact a plumbing service for more information.
2. Towels. Some people get a new towel for each time they shower. I’ve gotten in the habit of using a towel for the entire week, and then just taking it off the rack when I do my laundry. Since you’re just wiping water off of your already clean body, there’s no reason to get a new towel for each shower.
3. Soap. This is another great place to buy in bulk. You’re going to go through the soap eventually, so buy a bunch of it at a time and save a lot on a per-unit basis. Soap really doesn’t ever spoil, so get a bunch of it at a time, you’ll use it up eventually.
4. Toilet Paper. Always buy your toilet paper in bulk, preferably from a warehouse store such as Sam’s Club. You’re going to use it eventually, and the stuff doesn’t spoil, so buy toilet paper in nice large packages. When you’re doing your dirty work, don’t use too much toilet paper.
A dual flush toilet cistern is a unit that has two buttons - one for a full flush and a second for a half flush. Though the planning regulations in many countries now require that all new houses and apartments install dual flush units, most older houses and apartments will not have them. Older toilet cisterns are much less water efficient and will use about ten liters of water per flush. By comparison, more modern units will use between four and six liters for a full flush or three liters for a half flush.
It only takes a few sheets to “get the job done.” Wadding it up is just a waste of hard earned cash.
5.The Shower Head. Get yourself an adjustable or low flow shower head. A typical shower head wastes a lot of un-necessary water. When you’re scrubbing you just don’t need the full flow of water, and if you can adjust it downwards, you can save quite a bit of water.
6. Toilet Bowl Cleaner. You don’t need toiler bowl cleaner, most of the time a little bit of vinegar and baking soda will do the job for you.
It is easy to measure how much water your toilet cistern uses. Turn off the water supply using the tap found behind or under the bowl. If this tap cannot be located or is still leaking, turn off the main water supply to the house… [read more]
Throw the stuff in, scour the toilet with a brush, and you’re good to go without forking the money over for some over-priced cleaning product!
Source: www.financeispersonal.com
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