Water Saving Tips

For the benefit of our posterity, we should take action to conserve water immediately. Some tips on water conservation are provided below.

Only use the washing machine when there is a full load.
Wash clothes by hand when there is only a small amount of laundry.
Do not overuse detergents; otherwise, you would waste a lot of water.
Collect the soapy water after washing clothes, you can reuse it for floor cleaning or toilet flushing.
Adjust the time for washing clothes based on their materials.
Use a water efficient washing machine. Before washing clothes, soak them in water and spin-dry them first, you can save water and the washing time.

After rinsing rice, reuse the water for dish washing. The rice rinsing water is a natural and environmental friendly detergent.
Fill the sink with water when washing dishes and vegetables. Avoid washing them under running water from the tap.
Wipe the grease from cookers and dishes with tissue paper before washing them. You can save water and detergents.
Defrost food in the microwave oven or take the food out from the refrigerator the night before. Avoid defrosting food under running water from the tap.
Only use the dishwasher when there is a full load.

After rinsing vegetables and rice, washing clothes or taking a shower, reuse the water for toilet flushing.
Use a water efficient toilet with both high-volume and low-volume flushes for different needs, or use a toilet with an automatic flushing device and adjust the flushing water to a minimum required level.
If your toilet tank is too big, install a displacement device such as a bottle of water to cut down on the amount of water needed for each flush. Be sure there is no leaks in toilet tank , otherwise, repair them as soon as possible.

Use a glass or basin with water when brushing teeth, and washing face and hands.
Use adjustable or conservative device to avoid overflow showerheads and taps.
Use a bucket to collect the cold water flowing out before the hot water, and then reuse it for toilet flushing.
Take showers instead of baths. Use a water efficient showerhead and take a quick shower for under 5 minutes.
Avoid taking long showers. Turn off the tap while soaping your body.
When several people take showers, take turns continuously, which will save cold water in between.

Water the plants when sunlight is weak. You can save water by reducing moisture evaporation.
When gardening, choose drought-resistant plants. Separate the plants based on the amount of water they need and irrigate them separately.
Cover the garden with grass, bark, sawdust or gravel to reduce water evaporation.
It is suggested to use water in multiple ways to save freshwater, for instance, using water for breeding fish to water flowers.

Collect and reuse the water drained from dehumidifiers and water purifiers.
Follow the principle of using water wisely. Remember to turn the tap off after using it.
Leaking pipes and dripping taps cause the loss of much water. Take action and fix it now!
Teach children to save water.
Install water efficient toilet tanks in new houses.
Check water storage tanks and pipes for leaks regularly.
Inform related departments to fix leaking pipes.
Use a trigger operated nozzle on a bucket and a sponge to wash your car. Only wash your car once a month.

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